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The true Democrat., 1854-04-25
The State of Missouri,} so+
 County of Stoddard.( ~

This day, personally appeared before the un- dersigned clerk of the county court for the coun- ty of Stoddard, in the State of Missouri, John M. Johnson, John D. Smith and James Ma tions, all of whom are directors of the Cairo and Fulton railroad company in the State of Missouri, who after being by me duly sworn, state upon oath, that at least one thousand dol lars of stock for every mile of railroad, propos- ed to be made by said company, is subscribed thereto, and five per cent. paid thereon, in good faith and in cash, to the directors named in the articles of association of said company and that it is intended in good faith to construct, main tain and operate the road mentioned in such articles of association.
 JOHN M. JOHNSON, (Ssq,e7) J. D. SMITH,
 JAMES NATIONS. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 3Oth day of December, A. D. 1853.
 Witness my hand, and seal of said
 court at office in the town of Bloom L. s. field, Stoddard county, and State
 aforesaid, the day above written.
 REUBEN P. OWEN, Clerk.
The true Democrat., 1854-04-25
Senate Chamber, April z, 1854

MIR. EDIToR:-I have this day been fortunate in procuring the passage of bill for relief of Mrs. Sally T. B. Cochrane; also bill for relief of Terese Dardenne, widow of Abraham Dardenne, and her orphan children, section of land; also bill for the relief of Mark and Richard Bean paying them $15,OOO for loss and damages sustined heretofore; also bill for relief of the legal representatives of James Erwin and Da- niel Greenhouse. send you the latter bill and report, which hope you will publish.
 1 have pressed the commissioner of general land office to send out orders to allow our people inside the railroad reserves to enter their lands under the new pre-emption law just passed. I hope it will soon be done and they had better enter them quick. Respectfully,
 R. w. JOHNSON.
The true Democrat., 1854-04-25
0ETIn the Senate oft the United States, April 3, 1854, MT. Brown made the following report, 1 to accompany bill s. 3O6


 Or In the Senate of the United States, April 3, 1854, MT. Brown made the following report, Ito accompany bill s. 3O6.]
 The committee on Indian affairs, to whom were re-
 terred the public documents and testimony of James
 Erwin, of Arkansas, soliciting relief for himself.
 and for himself and the heirs and legal representa-
 tives of his late partner, Daniel Greenhouse. now
 deceased, have had the same under consideration,
 and report: Hrt
 That the said James Erwin, on the 3Oth of October, 1854, entered into contract with Captain Jacob Brown, of the United States army, and principal disbursing agent of the Unit ed States for Indian removals soes, to furnish to the United States, at several specified places, quantity of corn, beef, salt, and number of pack-horses, wagons, teams and teamsters, for the subsistence and transportation of a large number of Creek Indians then about to be re- moved from Georgia and Alabama to their new homes, west of Arkansas: and that the said Erwin, in compliance with the contract, Ca copy of which, with the petition and the testimony, IS appended to this report) did provide and have ready, at the times and places required, the stipulated quantity of corn and beef and salt, and number of wagons, teams, etc., etc., to carry out, in good faith his contract with the United States.
 It further appears, that after he, the said Er- win, had so prepared himself to comply with his contract, by great exertion, expense, and trouble, TO AadsGns cGme to consume the corn, beef, and salt, or to give employment to his pack-horses, wagons, teams, and teamsters; and that, in consequence of this failure on the part of the Indians to emigrate, he sustained eff not a total) heavy loss and asks the United States to pay him for his losses. Heavers that he has had no remuneration of the United States for
The true Democrat., 1854-04-25

condition. " Aass""'e
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06
Another Attempt at Bank swIndllng.

The rumor of another defalcation in Wall
street appears to be only an attempt, not sue
cessfu1 swindle on the part of the Teller. The
facts are thesel Mr.. HowLAND, who has held
various positions in the National Bank. for
more than twenty years and last as Paying
Teller, had been detectected in a scheme of
ENLIGHTENMENT and promptly dismissed. 1t ap-
pears that at the meeting of the Board on Fri
day, the President of the Bank, Mr.. JAMES
GALLATTN, noticed in the statement of the
bank which is usually laid before the Board,
a sudden, and to all appearances unace1untab'e
reduction in the item of outstanding circulation,
since the previous discount day. of about $50
600, which he at once told the Directors could
not be regular. On m examination of Teller's
accounts, the subsequent afternoon, it was
found that he had Withdrawn from his cash,
$4,000 or $4,000 circulating notes, and the
whole of the money, with the exception of
few thousand dollars represented by bills re-
ceivable which he had purchased, was found on
his person, together with the bills. The sup
was to have been consumated the next day
by the purchase of European funds, with which
he was to clear out.
These daily discoveries of fraud and wrong
doing have much to do with the strir gency of
the times, filling as it were the whole atmos-
phere of Wall street with feeling of distrust.
AS the mass of men are not adapts in the dis
elimination Of character, the sins of one man
cause whole community to suffer. When
Schuyler "Schuylerized." every body felt there
were ''more Of the same sort left" in Wall
street. When Candee proved faithless, it was
confidently whispered that more such cases
would soon come to light" And, thus, if one
fraud, does not actually beget another, it pro-
duces almost as bad an effect creating suspicion
of others. In the midst of these trying, crack
ng times there is but one course to adopt. Be
HONEST THOUGH THE HEAVENS FALL. IF any
guilty clerk finds himself in that worst of all
possible pesitions-the ne cessity of committing
a fraud to day TO cover up wrong of yesterday;
let him stop where he is-make clean breast
to his employers, and no longer torture his sonl
and body upon that internal treadmill of daily
crime which can never revOlve him out of
misery. Had SCHUYLER or KYLE, or Paul. nr
CANDEE, or HOwLANn adopted this course, thew
might this dav have been pitied, if not respect
ed and honored.-[ N. Y. Mirror.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06

STEAMER BURNT TIE propeller Bruce.
with cargo of clothing aud supplies 'for the
Bruce mine, to which she belonged, passed the
Welland Canal about two weeks ago, on her
voyage from Montreal to the Sault, since which
time nothing has been heard of her. Some ten
or eleven days ago a bright light on the lake
was seen from Cleveland, as reported by the
papers of that city at the time and it is feared
that this fact will furnish clue to the Bruce's
fate Chicago Times
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06
Breaking Jail.

In Macon county, in this State, on the 18th
inst, an occurrence took place which is some
thing unusual in this country. A Gen. B. w.
WALKER of that county. a man of note and
who formerly represented it in our Legislature
has been in jail for sometime by order Of Chan
cellOr CLARKE, for matters growing out Of some
chancery case-WALKER being, we believe. the
administrator of some estate; the Chancetlor's
action has been sustained BY the Supreme
Court. OF the merits of the original case we
are not familiar. But a new phase was put to
the case on the 18th, when "mob headed by
two ringleaders, one Of whom was the Rev. B.
F. BLOUNT, a Methodist Preacher, and the
other was Col. W. l.. REYNOLDS, commandant
Of the Goth Regiment" broke open the jail in
open day and turned Gen. WALKER out! The
whole matter appears to have been pre- arrang
ed-the Colonel having ordered rpgimental
muster for that day so as tn have a crowd ready
for the act. The sheriff Of Macon county of
fers $500 reward FOR WALKER. This is one of
the most high handed acts we have ever known
in this State Huntsville Advocate.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06

"a The young lady whose zeal for the
cause of religion and the comfort of the citizens
prompted her to procure means to purchase
lamps, &C., for the c. P. Church, is no terror!
Gentlemen of moral courage have no need Of
running, if they have the virture to defend
charity, and an active interest for the promotion
Of religion We are authorized to return her
s.,cere thanks fer the Iberality extended and
as there is yet an insufiiciency of means,
those who were not called on will si;;!M! have an
opportunity to add their "mte." Churches,
when comfortably fitted up are convenient ar
rangements.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06

RATHER TART.-The Washington Union
caught rat her a tart customer few DAYS since
when it attempted to use mp Horace Greedy
The Union charged against the Tribune. that
it was its chief business to attack the Admins.
tration of President Pierce. The Tribune
tartly replies, he ''should as soon think Of as
sailing the piety Of Vo,taire or the integrity of
Aaron Burr. SO Ear from ttaekirg Ger .Piorce's
administration, we have long ceased to watch
the spot where it went down."
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06
THE EAST TENNESSEE AGRICUTU-
RAJ SOCIETY.


At meeting of the stockholders of this as
ISOLATION, held according to previous notice OF
the 9th ult., says The Register, the following
gentlemen were elected directors for the en-
suing year.
GEX HaaprS. of Davidson county.
T. NIXON VANDIKE, Davidson.
c. W. M'GHEE. Monroe county.
r. Fl. HopsDEN. Sewer county.
JAMES FuRrER. Blount
RICHARD OLIVER, Anderson.
Fl. Fl. HUBBARD. Jefferson.
JACOB MILLER, Hawkins
JAMES MC'KAMY, Blount.
Knox county. "A. L. MAXWELL, JONI VII
LIAMs, W. G. SWAN. o. P. TEMPLE, JOS. II
WALKER. PEREZ Dickinson. NJ ". WILL ANS
D. P. ARMSTRONG, w. W. WALLACE.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06

EaT The Legislature of South Carolina as
sembled at Columbia on tie 9th ult The
Senate was organized by electing Hon. r. F.
w. ALsTox. President; Gen. WIN. E. MARTIN
Clerk and T. GARLLEARs, Messenger.
In the House, Hon.JAMEs SIMMONS was cho-
sen Speaker J. T. SoLAN, Clerk; j. S. RICH
ARDsoN, Reading Clerk, and j. A. PALMER,
Door Keeper
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06

A correspondent of the National EateHigen-
GER, writing from Baltimore, says the National
Council Of the Know Nothings held at Cincin-
natl, did NOT recommend a candidate for the
Presidency of the United States. The subject
was not even discussed. The Council seems
to have been called with a view to a modi 6ca-
ton of the rules and regulations of the Order.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06

Martha Washington COllege.-The work on
this College, at Abingdon, is gong on rapidly
as could be expected. The building is to be
244 bv los feet. aud so to 10 feet elevation.
Rev. VIM. D. Jones, D. d. late of Odd Fellows
Female College at Rosersville, Tenn, has alredy
been elected president Of the institution.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06

An GOLD School" PAFsON-About thu
time that temperance and anti slavery began
to flourish, committee waited on old Parson
Miltoni of New-buryport Mass, requestnghim to
advocate those causes. "Shan't do't!'' said the
Parson ofthe old school "when you hired me,
i: was to preach the gospel-now it is rum and
niggersi"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06
Sensible,

Mr. A. NJ LowERT gave notice on the LIST
inst, in the South Carolina Legislature, of a
"bill to abolish battalion Musters and reduce
the number of company musters." That is sem
sible, unless Carolina Militia officers have been
able to accomplish more good than has been
accomplished in. Tennessee.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06
Steamer WAlida,V

Capt w. J. HOFFMAN, of Nashville, has pur-
chased the steamer Aida and will transfer
soon as the river raises sufficiently to admit
her over the Muscle Shoals. Her place in this
trade will then be supplied W IL the light draught
steamer CITY OF KSoxvILLE"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06

Hag- We understand that Kentucky hog
driver, in order TO illustrate the evils of intern
peranee, permitted his horse and buggy to miss
the bridge over Stekee, yesterday, and found an
equilibrium BY an angle of about forty five de-
grees, near thirty feet below. No damage
done to the man nor horse, but the buggy was
considerably disigured
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06

RSs- We learn from the JoneSboro Journal
that three boys in sullivan county, named CAR
TEEL, PHILLIPS and Hicks got to qurrelling
and scuffiing, when CARTEL received stab
from a knife in the hands of Hicks of which
he died in few minutes. How unthoughtedly
when boys armed with deadly weapons, do
they commit deeds at which they would shud-
der, after moments reflection.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06

1t is noted as n singular fact in connection
with the recent election in the State Of New
York, that while for Governor, CLARK, wing,
received l56,7TO votes. and SEYMOUR, dem.,
1861 ass, the combined vote of ULLMAN and
BRoNsoy amounts to l56, l56, thus showing a
curious division of the people into three equal
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06

GOVERNOR OF NORTH CARoLINA.-In con-
sequence of the declinatOn of Gov. REID, (he
being elected by the U. S. Senate) the duties
of the State Executive will devo!ve upon WAR
Rem W1NsLow, ESQ, President of the Senate.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06

NORTH CAROLINA U. s. SENAToRs.-The
Hon DAVID S. REID and the Hon. ASA BIGGs
have been elected U. s. Senator's the former for
the short term, the latter for the long. Mr.
REID was elected on Friday Mr.EIGGs on Sat-
urdav 25th. Mr.. RtID received 80 votes to IS
for Mr.. BARRINGER. and four scattering; Nh
BIGGs 81 to 50 for Hon. Gro Z. BADGER.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06

ARKANSAS LEGrsLATURE.-Both Houses as
sembled at Little Rock and organized on the
9th inst. The Hon. B. G. HERLEY, of Dallas
county, was chosen President of the Senate, and
the Hon. SAMUEL MITCHELL, of Arkansas coun-
ty, was chosen Speaker of the House.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06

eSy- We had the pleasure of calling in at our
Friend O'Brien's Office on last evening, and
calling in his good-humored devotee of 'Meiiys'
we delivered the special message con6ded to
our care, and left them quite happy except
slight argument on the question; "does 7aoo
mean TOO2" X.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06
Pork.

The Watchman, Athens, Ga, dec. lst says :
ave believe that but one drove of hogs has
as yet reached this place. Monday and Tues
day being favorable days for the purpose, num-
beers of them were slaughted, and sold, We I'M
derstand, at cents nett"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06

Talking OF the Clutch of Amsterdam" our
jim wants to know what is the difference he
tween an Amsterdam dutchman an ana other
dam dutchman. Profane question can't answer
Boston Post
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06

The Florida Legislature met at Tallahassee
Monday. In the Senate there are ii Demo-
Gratis to Wings, In the Heuse Of Represen :
;atives there are % Democrats to IL Wings
There is United States Senator, Comptroller
of Public Accounts, State Treasurer, State En-
gineer and GeOlogist, to be elected By the
Legislature Nashville UDion
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06

PoRK-THE WEATHER.-The Huntsville
Adcocate of the 29th ult., says:
"The weather is clear and cold-6ne for
Pork. We never knew so much killed so ear
" in the season. Five cents. is the current
price
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06
senSerS,

s9- The steamer Northern Light, left New
York for California on 9th ult., with $50 pas.
sengerS.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06

N. & C. RAILRoAD.-The annual meeting
of the Stockholders of the Nashville and Chat
tanooga Railroad Company, to elect a Board
of Directors. takes place on the 18th of next
month, at MurfreeSboro.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06

BS- What has become Of the "West Ameri-
can Review" and its story of the Actress
What has become of them?
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06
Hon. A. Fl. srEpHrys.--The Columbus 3

Hon. A. Fl. STEPHEys.--The Columbus En-
quirer, Ga, 18th ult, Gays:
"The numerous friends of this gentleman
will be grati6ed to learn that he he's entirely
recovered from his late illness, which confined
him in our city last week. He left for his resi-
dence on Monday morning last"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06

DSr DIR. JOHN CARTER, prominent physi
clan of Augusta. died in that city on the ID
instant
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06

HG- Our "JIM" makes regular trips every
now and then between this point and the Goa
ysrdl
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06

1t is stated that SANTA ANNA has given orders
for the obstruction, in New-York of two more
steam ships, precisely similar to the Santa Anna.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-06

Gen. LESLIE COMBS, President Lexington
and Danville Railroad Company, Lexington,
Kentucky.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-05-20
THE ROLL or HONOR.

This The fine phrase Of the Pcnnsyvunan in reply 70
the Tbunes roll Of nfamy including the names Of the
northern democrats who stand hy The constitutional aud re-
publican principles q the Nebraska bl The Pennsyva-
nian well says;
1--WE say, then All honor the northern democrats who
have had the discrimination estimate the Idle clamor o. the
opposition is proper worth the manly courage 10 ad
here just and true principles in the face of the bitter
terrific assaults which have been made upon them And
the northern democrats Who voted throughout for the con-
promise measures IN the face ~ the same sort 81 dsonsira
tons against them thereby won proud distinction and
appaudcd Cor their wisdom nerve by sensible and
patriotic ~ all parties hereafter win the present
northern democratic supporters n Che Nebraska BIN be re-
garded with admiration and their course warmly approyed
q BY their constituents and the great body a. the American
people.
1--WE give their Names and point the record with pride
comprising body ~ who In this matter have deserved
wc o. their country and who have won one N the proudes
Of distinctions in the fact that they down On Gree
ieys black list where every who does hs duty asa o.
triot, IN prominent sphere be sooner or later
found"
The Trenton m ~ True American, paper conducted
with ability and force warmly sustaius Mcssrs vail and
Lily the members from that State who arc n favor n
the Nebraska BILL and says that they are sustained with
ardor and enthusiasm by the democracy Of New Jersey
Why should he % The battles o. the revolution
that have made New Jersey bAowcd ground were fought
and won for tbeuams principle upheld by he majority
~ Congress Of which Messrs Vail and Lilly are seadfssi
and intrepid members.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-05-20

USpERsRoUND RAILROAD cApTuRED.--Some weeks
ago copied from the Sandwich (Mass) Advocate the
announcement that schooner had arrived at Wareham
from this port with slaves who succeeded in making
their escape and that supposed that the steward Of
the vessel assisted in getting them clear The schooner
was ascertaned TO be the Ellen Barnes through the vg
lance Of officer Cox She put into this port few days
since in distress with cargo Of ice bound Elizabeth
CITY, North Carolina The schooner had changed owners,
and sailed under captain No doubt the former cap
tain Russe afraid to show his face in these waters
again Officer Cox arrested the present mate Thomas
Murray who Of the when the vessel sailed
under Captain Russell and negro sailor These admitted
that the negroes slowed away and taken charge
Of by some men when they arrived Warehan The evi
denoe appearing sufficiently strong against them they
remanded for trial the Of the hustings court
which meets on Monday next
The slaves the property Of Mrs Berkeley, OF Ports
mouth.-Nortok Beacon.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-05-20

HOUSES ron HENT.-I hxvs new,
III attached each,
tossea psrsiisi With noyndaY running
railroad where leaves The
{ more = ~ Capitol
These from asch, Including
K, and stnble
and % stcrert II hand TIE aaon haa
overlooking railroad portion 81 he city 49,
Apt The h w "
graded ard nAve9sd The
so cfs lots generally good and caahs being nAae Ey pro
ducsiv~.
An ssy between these houses and
the Presidents square Dsawsr- avenue
Penn.yiysnis isavF the boucs 81
shsfrs
pr the wsr Navy and Treasury pepHrnsn
h~ Market, GeDsrsl Posf once, aud Patent oftre
peculiarly sdpted ~ clrff
u ~deassry hnss'- sis ~ wah
M manual labor gssdes.
The houses and oss viii be let they ssnd Win afFe shed
sssl horse and onhuiiftnR ~ ne Vey nw
hundred collars psyabfs nonhy Huihef
be wanted thsy viii be inside VIA Due increase
u rent
Apply VIM scknsf, ocepFynF bouse On ne sane
M, e-~ew AMOS KENDALL.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-05-20

WKkr rHosFEcTs-Thcre has been, perhaps than
the ordinary amount Of oroakHg during the past winter
At the dismal prospect Of the growing wheat crops From
the representations Of tho roakes would he led APP
prchcnd great danger o. famine which would make il
necessary for the people Of Ohio 10 seek Egypt
for supplies Some have supposed that this impression has
contributed 70 the present nordnate aud cyorban price
brcadsus while Others have attributed Il the prospect
o. general European Whatever may be the cause
q The great advance in the price Of provisions
readers That apprehcnd for anticipating q
famine We INDUCED in drive into the country some
days ago and assure the timd the wheat
prospect more promising u this of the year There
viii be plenty q grain raised in Ohio this supply
hc inhabitants Of four such States 80 there i no danger
q starvation As . The present high prices the causes
signed are ahecrest humbug The explanation unques-
uonaby j. that the present stock Of provisions been
bought up speculation, and the market now controlled BY
eastern operators Those who hold on until after the
coming harvest viii probably be doas aud 20 mote Il
bel We have sympathy 70 waste upon such a. burn
their fingers iu gambling upon the star ofliieR
Columbus Journal.