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The true Democrat., 1854-08-02
0T The first and chief reason of tbe

OTThe first and chief reason of the Ga- Zete Tor ealing convention to remodel the constitution was, to ertemdhe elective troncAise ms argument we ridiculed in our last issue by showing that the etective .traachisc could not be erte'1fed ln this State without granting the right of suf1rage to persons who might improperly use It. Ourpresent constitution, which we con- tend Is excellent enough, gives every free auAite
 ale citizen c the age of taoenty-one the right to vote, and, we imagine, no sane man would de- sire to extend the right of suffrage beyond this ito extend it either to females, to persons not citizens or not of age, or to negroes, the only classes now excluded from voting
 In reply to this the Gazette contends that by "eatendlng the elective tranchise" it did not mean to increase the number of voteys. buton]v to increase the number of e9icers to be votel for and declares us to bean "idiot" or only "a sAade oboue o'ae,' because we did not so understand him.
 It Is difficult matter to understand any man who says one thing and means something else. The editor of the Gazette, with his usual prol- ficacy, gave sir reasons why a convention should be called to remodel the constitution.
 The frst was to erte,ad tue elective tiuncsise."
 The sa2h was, to transfer all elections of State officers from the Legislature to the people.
 Now in reading these two reasons, thus clas. s6ed as firstly and sictaly, one would naturally suppose them to be two distinct arguments in favor of convention, and he would suppose the first to mean an increase of voters among the people, and the siatA an increase of officers to De coted Jw by the people. But not so with the editor of the Gazette. To extricate him. self from the difficulty in which the first in- wolves him, he says they are both one and the same-that is, the siath is only a repetition of the first. Thus he gets out of the folly of hav- ing advocated an extension of the "elective franchise" in its true meaning, and thus for having misunderstood him, characterzes IS as an "idiot'-as an "idiot' because We did not take him to be babbling fool.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02

A CONSCIENTIOUS MAN-Mr. Robert Schuv. Ter, the defaulter, is the same man, the Boston Transcript says, that few months ago had cor. scientsous scruples about running mail trains on the New Haven Railroad on Sundays. There are " few more of the same sort left.n
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02

AYERS CHERRY PEcToRAL is a most excel lent remedy for coughs and colds We hay had occasion to try it's virtue repeatedly durn. the winter just closed, and always found it's us, attended with beneficial results. Those wh are afflicted in this way, will do we'll to try it It can be had at almost any of the drug stores -HotIldaysbu,y Regiser, Pa
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02

TRAVELLING AGENT.-Mr. ohn M. Bell. IT,, is now out on collecting tour for the True Democrat through the counties of Prairie. h. dependence, Poinset, Marion, White Fulton. Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph and lizard. We hope our friends will give him such aid as they
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02
r~ess h Us. Tri-Weekly lIsss-. 45:aass= Mail Line from Ma. SS kks.szzs

r-TsSs U. .s Tri-Weekly NIass--s@ss SSsA Mail Line from Ma E k9sz3 k9.szzs. poIeom lo Little Rock, via Pine Bluff. in Steamboat and FOur-Horse Post Coaches.
 Through in 30 Hours. LeoUes Napoleon on Sunday, Tuesday, and Tbgsday
 Naghts.
 LearsS Little Rock 0a Sunday, Tuesday and Thurs
 dug Ntghts.
 HARE MODERATE, and the comfort of pas II sengers always consulted.
 The Land route, from Richland to Pine Bluff q distance of Is miles is through deuselv 0opulated 'eaItdy and aaost de'aghyul c0untry, and is over good road, during most of the year as can be found Tn the State. The route from Pine Bluff to Little Rock, distance of 42 miles, passes over rolling up land country, and the road is unsurpassed. It Is believed that the accommodations on this line are EQUAL TO ANY now offered to the travelling com munity. Our boat, the THOS P. RAY is fast and safe, and commanded by sober, polite and attentive officers. Our coaches are commodious and comforta. oe, our drivers skllfu experienced and obligng and our stock selected with judgment and care, and sci out regard to expense.
 For terms, apply to either of the Wharf Boats, a; Napoleon, or on board the MailBoat; at Pine BleT to DREW WHITE, Esq; and at Latle Rock, to JNO. COLLINS, Proprietor of the Anthony House
 SHALL, DANLEY & CO.,, Aug '54. If Proprietors.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02

. AN EXCHANGE PAPER asks, very innocently, if it is any harm for young ladies to sit in the lapse of ages. Another replies, that it all de- bends on the kind ol ages selected. Those from l8 to 25 it puts down as extra hazardous
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02

sR RESOLUTIONS THE PEoPLE.-We hail wth pleasure the increasing popularity of McLEAN;SS VOLCANIC OIL LINIMENT, notwithstanding tbs vile and malicious lies" that were invented and issued through the press to injure its reputation
 Rssolged, That having tested it, and found it more efcacious than any other iniment remedy for tbs cure of Rheumatism, Bruises Sprains, Pains, Sores Eruptons on the Skin, Piles, Burns Scads, etc. ana for Horses, to cure Sweeny, Lameness, Strains Poll evil, Fistula, Sores, etc., will continue to use it. for McLean's celebrated Eminent will never fail tn cure any external disease if properly applied.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02

0TOne of our contemporaries estimates, that within the last few months, something like twelve millions of dollars have been fraudulent. ly obtained in New York by knavish financiers through over-issues of stocks and similar one rations. The recent extraordinary develon- ments have aroused scores of lazy and dull or superanuated directors and trustees from the;r lethargy, and they are now doing their utmost to straighten up matters.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02
Elections.

We will be indebted to our friends if they will give us, by mai the earliest information of the result of the elections in the different counties.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02

DENTIsTRY.-By reference to his advertise. ment, 1t will be seen that Dr. Smith proposes to remam here few weeks for the purpose oi practising his profession. This will afford on, citizens an opportunity of having dental ope. rations performed by skillful practitioner.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02
Railroad Speaking.

Railroad Speaking. ou, GEN. VIM T. HASKELL and Colonel Joh, O DOCKERY, will address their telow-citizyenn:: n: the subject of the Mississippi Ouachita and Red MY Railroad, at the following times and places ,d Lewisvlle, Lafayette county, Thursday, August RI Risbon, Union |" Tuesday, ,ys] Eldorado '' :" Thursday, '' ,@ Fosters, q Saturday, ll The friends of the enterprise are requested to Q barbecue at any of the above appointments.
 Collecting Agent will be in attendance to receives scrptions and collect calls due. Avg
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02
Negro Stealing in Texas.

Mr. Hamilton White, of Caldwell county, gives the following account of negro stealing, to the editor of the Texas State Times:
 A few days since man was taken up between Lockhart and San Marcos travelling, not exact ly in company with negro, but just behind him. The fellow said his name was Rilev.- The negro accused him of having given another as his name on the road. They were taken to Lockhart and confined in jail. Riley confessed the charge of negro stealing said he was enc of party of ten or fifteen men, engaged in carry ing negroes from Texas to Mexico. For each negro they take into Mexico the Mexicans pav them two hundred dollars The negro is made slave after the Mexican fashion. He is a peo,a working at about twenty-five cents per day. finding himself, and is to be free when he pays his master two hundred dollars
 Riley is from Arkansas. Was recognized by some citizens, who says he was publicly whip ped there for horse stealing.
 The negro says he belongs to gentleman near Houston His owner has been written to.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02

We say, then, to all who may be suffering from external diseases obtain supply at once of H. Me LEANS VOLCANIC OIL ElNIMENT-it is the only reliable remedy.
 sdy- See advertisement in another column of to- days paper.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02
a FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.

a. FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD. H | WILL pay the above reward of fifty V~ Il dollars for the apprehension and deli
 very of my boy ISAAC, if taken out of
 Dallas county, and s25 if taken in the V <Acounty. Isaac ran away on the 23d July, XSlS54. Heis bright mulatto, IS years old, A weighs l40 or l50 fbs, has thick hair, in- clined to be straight when combed, blacksmith by trade think he is trying to get out of the State, probably into the Indian nation. B. NJ. SMITH. Tulip, Dallas county, Ark, July 26, 1S54# 49 St s. W. Independent, Ark Traveller and Ouachita Herald publish St and send accounts to True Demo- crat office.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02
Read the following exeract of a
 Letter from California.

J. H. McLEAN-Dear Sir: and all If the Company return you our thanks fer having snn. piled us with your Volcanc Oi Eminent It is trp- ly the most valuable and useful medicine for tr;n across the Plains. We used it for Rheumatism Bruises, Sprains Pains Wounds, Sores etc.. and # always gave immediate relief. We applied it also to our Horses and Cattle for Strains Chaes Calls and other injuries. and it invariably performed speedy cure. Yours, etc.. J. CUMMINGS
 Sacramento City, Dec 0th, 1858.
The true Democrat., 1854-08-02
Horrible Tragedy in Texas.

The following account of horrible tragedy we take from the Galveston Journal of the 1Oth.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-03-09
Z CONGRESSIONAL.

WASitINGToS, March T..
SESArE.-Mr. Everett said he was iniiSpoSed on
Saturday morning and had been absent when the
final vote was AIKEN on the Nebraska Bill, bhthis
views in relation TO it were we'll known, and he
now desired TO record his vote against it. Mr..
Clayton made n like request. having also been alb
sent. but the Senate refused permission.
On motion of Mr.. RuSk, the Post Master General
was desired to report to the Senate, the amount
paid to the several Railroads in the U. S.. for the
transportation mails the last three years up
to January last, with rates of charges in the diff
erent States. ..,.. ..t.g.f5.-f
The Homestead Bill was received from the House
and on motion it was referred to the committee on
Public Lands ''.+F I
Mr.. Cnss expressed his appreciation of the bill
and hoped the committee would report speedily
and favorably of it. After some debate the bill
was postponed. Senate adjourned. H. Iss. +.
HousE.-The House went into commit ee of the
whole on special ORDERS being bills relating to or
ganized Territories.
The bill apptopriating thirty thousand dollars for
the construction OF certain roads in New Mexico,
aud the bill establishing four additional land Offices
in Minnesota, were considered and laid asid 10 be
reported. itl- nv
The Senate bill to aid Minnesota TO construct
rnrusd in that Territory, for military, postal, and
other purposes was taken up. after long. debate
without coming TO vote the committee rose and
the House adjourned. fs9 ,gt .tsss its5 afy
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-03-09
y RIVER NEWS.
TIE RIvEn.-phe depth of water last night was

THE RIvEn.-'rhe depth of water last night was
IL feet inches. 2 < - * =
The Union Line steamer G;tyaof Wheeling
arrived from Louisville yesterday.
The Thos. Swami left yesterday on her regular
trip. sNt 'ase
RIVER IMPORTS.
SLoUISvILLs-Per sCity Of Wheeling'-Har-
din, Branman & Co., 81 barrels liquor; Rhodes q
Ogleby. 200 do molaSses, Gordon, Mathews 81 Co
495 sacks meat; J II Stout " Co, 60tcs hams, S
G Baker g. Co, 5 bbs oil; Kel!s & Caldwell, do
oil, 2 do turpentine, sack h. seed, Dbl potash;
ForsytlS Il Hopkins, hhCls tobacco; John Null
drew, 20 bhls vinegar; J K Durham & Co, 2 do
oil; James Baker, 81 krs white lead; McAfee Bros
8 Dales mdze, so 10 cotton, 100 bgS barley, 45 HID
bacon; ReShip, 1856 bbls molasSes, 81 bales hemp.
'SrEUBENV Steamer VirOqua.-
Bayless, 100 bblS flour; Crangle & Co, SKIS.
c. seed. sa.r,.-=- .a.s5tl
PARKERSBURG-Ptr Steamer Fort Pitt
G W Anderson, 20 bbs water; NJ Mathews, 20
do wheat P BayleSs, 500 do flour; w Baird,
100 kegs white lead; H K List, l sack peaches;
ter pckgs castings, small vaSe, II sacks wheat,
8 bbis do; Passengers, so bbls potatoes, Is bbs
wheat, 2 bags beans, box butter, 5 bbls eggs, /
basket do, baskets fish, box do. .,a
SUNFISH--Per steamer Stephen Bayard.-R
Cunning, Dbl beans, II do dried fruit; ] II Thomp-
son, sacks rags; Crangle s. Co, % bbls beans.
IL bblS seed, kegs lard; Zoecker 81 bbls flour;
S G Baker & Co, Dbl scrap iron; NJ Mathews,
Is bbIS flour; E Grooves, 81 do do, box fruit,
sacks do; J X Miller. $50 sacks corn, D Murray
casket eggs, DO butter. g &c. .4s-
Arrivals aud Departures of Steam Bonts.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-03-09
WASHINGTON NEWS.

WAsmscrox, March s.-The block..of marble
sent by the Pope for the Washington Monument
was destroyed last night by some parties unknown,
and fragments left on the banks Of the Potomac.
Thomas Devn Riley. leader in. the Irish troubles
of ,4S, and we'll known as literary man, died
suddenly last night of apoplexy. He was thirty
years old. s-4s-t t=s.st ss.g =, s.iisa
have not cheated in relation to the amount of their
possessions and stand 10 ten MILL IN acres. The
object of their visit is to make proper treaty with
the government for their lands.
The trial of John Charles Gardiner will COM
mence sometime next week, as soon rs the minor
cases delayed by his brothers trial is disposed Of
strong feeling exists here TO have The counselun-
der whose auspices Gardiner obtained his award,
summoned to ADMINISTRATION. The suicide of, the
DR.. has created a reaction in the public mind,
which falls back upon those who assisted him. He
is pitted MS the dupe of others. .a}a;i = .,s
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-03-09

STRANGER passing through our city, on look
ing at the Times & Gazette yesterday. asked
whether he was in the midst ola nest of rampant
Abolitionists. or in portion of Virginia whose
people had heretofore enjoyed the reputation OF
holding SCUM. iudicious. and conservative senti-
mens on the subject of slavery. and were at all
times law abiding citizens. He was answered
that our city was not undeservrng of her reputa-
tion,and that tie ranting Abolitionist who has so
often shown the cIoyen foot in that paper, was
not the representative or organ of the people Of
Wheeling any more than lie was the architect OF
the suspension Bridge, though he claims to be
both. Its perhaps. bes. that he should thus
have ayowed his position, people will always
iect .-.- --.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-03-09

MEssRs. DORsEY. HowARp & KNOX appear to
us to te the most industrious men on W alter street.
Almost every time we pass their warehouse they
seem 10 be busily engaged in clearing "a passage
along the pavement for pedestrians, and no small
task it is for them to do among the piles of hogs
heads. boxes. and bales which are pouring into or
from their house. 80, .,..t,
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-03-09

The PAPER Mn. OF Messrs. Lambkin, Bonham
& Co.. is again in successful operation, rapidly
filling the orders which accumulated during the
stoppage of the mill 10 repair the damages of the
late accident. - sTHa
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-03-09
CAUTIoN.

DR; MoRsE's 1xv1eoRATIsa coeIfsL1 as been counter
feitet by some ulprineipled PEI sons Ssst'
~ ntn a the genuine will the
pasted over the each bottle.
lowing words blown In the glass ssfI7-
"DR. MoRsE's lNyI1oRAriNG CORDIAL a 81 slsst4
en-. RING, pRorRIEroRsss .,Y.,'
'.sltts,s CAUTION EXTRA. gil3ist
Also observe Promissory Note with tie nropfstn,s
I nvigorating Cordial.
To counterfeit which is forgery "a
ug-7ae Cordial PIT up 1isatv ii PM
90 Per bottle; two Tor 30 sly or $40 81 80
- - z -, ". II. RING, Proprietor.
2 g llsS q a.e5 s192 Bf6adways NeyszYork.8
Sold by rugsist the United states
AGENTS.
xgHEEIINs kells & ealdwsIi
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-03-09

wrSDr.--The weather yesterday was highly
windy. So was the Great Agitator, the Times
aad Gazette.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-03-09

We are indebted to the clerk ofthe steamer City
Of Wheeling for Cincinnati papers. .oia
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-03-09
VIM. T : Needs, ass
Ter tN BIuuk book NEnun fincturer,

RooItbinder, & BIunIk book Mnnp fa cturer,
No. 244 Monroe Street, UP STAIRS.
WogLD rsspes,lsy inform their friends and The PUB.
men lately known James NJ Ewing,s BookbindeTy and
Blankbo N mandatory and prepared to Rule and
magazines, periodicals, &C., not surpas
and by any esta bishment in tho country l sou
n1.Constantly hand assortment of blank books.
ap12-1y .-...
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-03-09

RIVER AND WEATHER.
PrrrsBuRaH, March a.=-Rlver feet 10 inches
falling Weather clear and cool. re
C1Hc1sNArt-The river has risen feet.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-03-09
NEW WORK MARKET,

MARCH s.-Flour adYanced.1e at 500 s. 25.
Southern advanced 1885,, s,17as. 81. Tranactions
in wheat moderate, prices trifie higher; being 6
cts advance. Corn advanced. s5as9c. Sugar, N
Orleans Al, Muscoyado43 Molasses, N. Orleans
49, Beef market firm at IA. Lard, prices sitter,
butnot qnotably higher, 104 elLinseed oil 76c.-
Cotton market dull. Coffee, Rio bnoyant at iii
cents II nst ~ tssa lae fVsst lt fia5al ~ 3It-s
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-03-09
MISCELLANEOUS.
Dr,lG Gordon Harris, n

GRADUATE OF CAMBRIDGE.
Il MISUNDERSTANDING Lock 1nfrmary. No.3l south Gay
" street opposite the Exchange Hudings Baltimore.
practical experience OF 20 years enables DR.. II.
10 insure sound and speedy certain class of Dis
eases, which ha long been yielded by regular
clans TO the hands OF Quuckcry He may be
hden.ially, either in person or by letter. = . -
Persons at distance cured at home by addressing
letter. to DE- Harla, Baltimore, Md. All Communications
remedies sent by mail to any part ofthe u s.
See advertisement on fourth page. 2apr4-1y
Foreign Exchange, Rorcign Exchnnye.
DERSoNS wishing to remit oney TO England, Ireland
4 or Scotland, in amounts ffonG upwards find
safe, quick and cheap medium through - ist ti'.
- BE- sa - EDWARDS, SANFORD & co. fEA
aitLr -" tiaia' r se15 IN. PIG6fAH, Agent. lT
ne13tE .ai5i ~ ~ ArCIure House.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-03-09
CINCINNATI MARKET

MARCH s.--Flour 6,o6;. tie announcement OF
The Atlantic checked business. Whisky 213. Mess
Pork 1925, 1000 bbs do deliverable a. Louisville
1900 Lard 81. No change in groceries. Them
creased prospect of war causes better feeling. u
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-03-09
For the Wheeling Intelliseeer.
Proposals

Will be received at the office of the Stree. Com
missioner, until good weather, for furnishing a
good substantial Ferry Boat at the crossing of Third
aud Chapline streets-the same having become
impossible by mud and water; said Commissioner
not having time TO attend TO such trifing matters.
The contract will be given to the lowest bidder,
payable in city bonds, having two years 10 run
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-03-09

The 1nteIligencer will please call the attention
of contractors to the b,ve, foot passengers al
in great danger in getting drowned in attemptin,
TO cross, and oblige SUBCBRlBER.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-03-09


The LATEST HUMBUG out is an epic Poem, - pur
p ring to have been written during trance, and
dictated by departed spirit through "medum.''
A Mr.. Harris says he was the medium, and the
spirit of DANTE spoke through him. We have
read pc lions of this poem, and have concluded
that il Dante would write. for love or money, such
lncoherent, ungodly, disjointed and ungrnmatical
rhymes in the spirit world, he has been making
very bad use OF himself since lie leftus. The pro-
duction amounts 10 over four thousand lines, and
is said TO have been written in twenty-six hours
One hundred and fifty seven lines, or five cap ma
ges an hour! Bless us! what fast men these
poets must get to he after they have shutf1ed of
this mortal coil. If they all thus going 10 ''rc-
visit the glmpSeS of the MOON" 1t is 10 be feared
that they will monopolze the business, and leave
living poets 10 starve, goad them 10 emigrate be-
fore their time from this to another world, where
they can "poetize" with so much more rapidly
and facility, and where they can come in success
full competition with their fast cotemp' rarieS-
Goldsmith used TO consider one finished couplet
good days work; and GIey was ten years in tin
ishng his Elegy; and even The prolific Byron never
gave the shortest production TO the world until it
had undergone months of study and revision. But
these developments from the spirit world
throw all such slow operations into the shade. If
some of the mediums in their frances could run
against Goldsmith. Byron, Shelley Campbell,
and strike up bargain for few hours work in
the way of an epic, pastoral or a drama TO be
furnished in quantities TO suit purchasers, they
might make spec, for something new from these
truant fellows who have kept themselves out OF
The way for some time, would go on like hot
cakes, and beat ''Hot Corn out and out
II they could throw us in lew tragedies from
Shakespeare, they would make another good hit,
the stock in trade of this extensive Spectator,
who has also kept. himself out cf the way for
considerable space, is now little above par in the
market. These long silent gentlemen should be
admonished, however, that they must get a better
interpreter or spokesman Than Mr. Harris. their
their souls could possibly suffer in the worst place
in the other to which their worst enemy could con-
sign them. Indeed, unless the poetieal standard
be very low in the spirit land. we. should think
that Mr.. Harris has imported an article which was
uncurrent alike among seraphs and fends,-for it
seems TO us 10 belong to that class of poetry which
neither men nor gods are said TO tole'ate,-and
now tries TO palm it off in region which, we be-
lieve according to the scale of the spiritual dsci-
pies, is below all the seven spheres.
Seriously, when is the damnable humbuggery
going to cease2 eliot Corn is put forth as q
great agent in the work of ''moral reform,'' and
finds sale on account of its Ubscentv; and now we
have poems from The ghosts of dead nen;-infa-
nous libels on the works OF genius consecrated
for ages!
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-03-09
HEMPFIELD KAILKOAp COMPANY.

NOTICE hereby given, all the stockholders. pri.
IN and municipal, the Hemrfcld Railroad Com.
panv that The OH insialment OF five dollars ShaIc is
required paid before 10th day January
next. and he like OF five dollars rer share monthly
t he CATER until the Whole amount is paid.
JOSEPH HENDERSON, Treasurer.
Washington, Pa, Dec. %, 1888 dc30