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The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
The Na.hlnston House. Fayetteville Ar
 kansas. by William Adams

HAVE taken charge of the above establishment L at the Southwest corner of the Court Square. and i.ln in readiness to entertain the public It is my de ign 70 sustain Hotel ot as high standing as the peo- Ple oi ArN"SaS could desire The advantages of the 'oe atlon are well and widely known. The fiuits ege5aoeS and provisions of Washington County. in :Ii tAeir proiuscn and superior qualities seek sale from all parts in the town of Fayetteville and shall therefore always have the choice and abundance of he market. The Table will not only be furnished |th home supplies. but whatever delicucas that may oe needed nom abroad shall be brought in reou,ifion Ntrct attention will always be paid to the cleanliness and comfort ot the rooms and beding-in fact every department will receive that care and attonton wh well ordered establishment demands
 "l(n these views invite the patronaceof the pub Ac have had much experience in my business. and believe that in all instances can well satisfy the wishes ot those who desire home. however short or iohE thelr stay at the Nashingto0 House.
 .s3 Arrangements for the keeping oftravaers horses gre ample and oi nature to give complete sati,tac- lon to guests. With the reiteration of my determi nation @ sustain good table, good sleeping arrange mentS, good stable, and comfort in every resnerf submit my claims to the public
 Sept. Is, '54 3ln WILLIAM ADANS
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13

LIFE AND ITS AIMS"-This is the title of new book just published by Lippincott, Grambo, < Co.,, of Philade phia, to whom we are indebted for handsomely bound copy.- The work is for sale at the book store of John E. Reardon in this city, and we would advise those who like to study lessons of wisdom happily and gracefully imparted, to buy it at once.
 The design of the author seems chiefly to have been to show, that the government and development of the intellect, as regards spe- cial aim in life, should be commenced at an early period, and when once that aim be de- clded upon and embraced, then to urge resolu- tion, labor, energy and action, until the good is attained. This is in part the morale of the story brought out by many sprightly dialogues and eloquent passages, while there is no lack of interesting and piquant love scrapes. which Of course, didn't run smooth. Altogether it is superior to the flood of trash so profusely pour- ed out by the press of the present day.
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
Destructive Fire-LOss about s25.OOO.

A fire broke out Saturday night in the corn mill of Mir. H. W. Hawes, situated between Shelby and Campbell and Jefferson and Green streets. After the entire destruction of the mill, which was light frame structure, and of but little value, the flames communicated to the lumber in the yard of Messrs. Huling, La
 ccey & Co., in which was piled about a million rect of the hnest selections of pine lumber and large lot of shingles, all of which lumber was soon consumed Messs. Huling. Lacey & Co.'S loss can not be less than Sl5,OOO to $18,OOo, not dollar of which was insured.- The fire extended across Green street, consum- ing four frame dwelling on the south side of Green. A new brick dwelling, near Campbell, between Jefferson and Green streets, the proper ty of MT. Ehrman, was an entire loss, he hay ing insurance. Other frame buildings caught. and were partially burned, but the loss in that way was inconsiderable.-Lou. Cou-. Auq. 28
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
One of the Witnesses.

The following curious colloquy took place not hundred miles from Fitchburg the other day, between the Commonwealth's counsel and reluctant witness i'll liquor case: Counsel-have you, prior to July 10th last purchased any intoxicating liquors of the defendant?
 Wltness--Not that remember
 Counsel--Have you obtained any at his store. Wltness-Not that remember
 Counsel-Will you try to recollect; bear in mind that you are under oath. Wltness-I am trying. GA pause.) Counsel-Wel witness, what do you say now?
 Wltness--l havn't made any discover vet Counsel-tiave you not told persons within ant?
 Wltness--No ot that l remember
 Counsel-Did not you tell me yesterday that you had bought spirits of defendant?
 Witneas-Yes, sir.
 Counsel-You did, Anal Well. sir, when you told me that, did you lie or tell the truth? Wltness-l told the truth. Counsel-Well, sir, then you have bought spirits of defendant.
 Wltness-Ycs cs. sir.
 Counsel--Wha hat did you mean by swearing that you did not remember?
 Wltness--I meant that 1 couldn't. Counsel-Did you pay defendant for the spirits?
 Witness-Yes, sir.
 Counsel-How much?
 Wlness-Twelvc and a-half cents.
 Wltness-Sparats cf Iupemtiae e-Fitchbmy ReueiUe.
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13

0r The St. Louis Pilot publishes the fol- lowing capital .jeu despryt, which is highly cha racteristic of Benton's rude madness. Itis very much on par with his silly, pompous and raving speeches and letters:
 Washington City, Aug. 8, 1854. 10 the Eaitor of tue Missouri Democrat:
 SIR: In 184O, stated repeatedly in my pub- lie speeches in the State of Missouri, (God d-n the State,) that the old saying that "Republics are ungrateful," was falsehood and calumny, sir; but now find that was then mistaken. am now fully convinced of the truth of that old saying-Republics are un- grateful, sir. 1 have been beaten for Congress in may oaon district, sir, and know, sir, that no such result could have been produced except by the basest ingratitude, sir Am 1 not Old Bullion, sir? Do not l, solitary and alone, put the ball of the Expunging Resolution in mo- tion? Didn't advocate in many speeches the reduction of the duty on salt? Didn't throt- tie and kill that monster the United States Bank? Was not l in the Senate for thirty years, and have 1 not written thirty years view, sir? Tell me, sir, that Republics are grateful, sir! No sir-it is false, sir-and if you affirm to the contrary, sir, your are liar and dirty dog, -misrepresenting the truth for criminal purposes sir But know who it was that beat me, sir-it was not the whigs, sir,-it was the Nullifers, sir-they are scamps and rottens, sir-they must have been in con- clave with the 6,OOO victims who died of cho- lera in St. Louis in l849. Yes sir, a conclave sir-con with, and claws a key, sir-locked up with them, sir. And sir, assert it, the shade of Calhoun was also locked up with them and held their key, sir. For these base conspirators against "me and mine'' sir, are nothing but ad- juncts of Calhoun, sir-yes sir, adjunct of Cal houn, sir-joined to him, sir. Ad, to and j,enc- tus joined Yours inveterately,
 THOS. H. BENTON.
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.

HE undersigned offers for sale the beapt;f,l tract of land on which he resides If miles below Little kock. containing 800 acres of choice bottom land about 100 acres are under cultivation; the improve ments are frame dwelling kitchen and the necessary out buildings. cribs etc. orchard nnd garden.
 This place is well known to be one of the most bean Ifnl locations in the State. Situated on Bear Skin Lake having an open front of ? miles the lake i. from 10 to p feet in depth soft and apouholiig m great variety of fish, the range botl ummeror winter Is very superior there is first rate Saw and Grst mill within miles.
 Also the undivided half of s6o acres of land ad- oning the the lake 800 arcres of which have oeeh deadened years and isnnw ready for mprov ing. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber on the premises RICHARD F DI1NN Sent. '51 1'-'
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
State Convention to Reform and
 Remodel the Constitution.

The official vote of each county heard from, upon the question of convention to reform and remodel the constitution, will be found be- low. From the counties of Carroll, lizard and Van Buren no returns have been made, and consequently we have been unable to ascertain
 It will be seen that the votes stand as fol- lows:
 For the convention. n...................... ,99T Against "................... la, ,S97 Majority against Convention. 1, 300
 This result should be cause for sincere reioic- l ing among the true friends of the State; for in rejecting the plan, suggested by the Legisla- ture, for "remodelling the constitution" not only has burdensome expense been avoided, but there is still door left open for all neces- sary "reform." Our State credit should bv all means be protected and it can only be put up- on proper footing by an economical admins tratlon oi the government. No expenditures should be made excepting such as are absolute ly demanded by the public interests. By a
 
 Arkansas will yet be brought out of her pre- sent financial endorsements.
 The Gazette doubtless will shed many tea rs over this defeat of its darling project For six months prior to the election did it advocate. with all of its usual cunning and strategy, the adop- ton of the policy of calling convention "to reform and remodel the constitution" The large majority against it is most signal rebuke of its recklessness of the public interests.-- Having by its snuous inconsistent course upon all vital State questions forfeited its title to the confidence of the people, its advocacy of any policy possesses no weight or influence, but is regarded on all hands with suspicion and dis trust.
 To such low ebb has the Gazette concern fallen.
 The following is the vote in each county. The Vote upon the Question of Calling q State Convention to Reform and Reno. de! the Constitution.
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
Rust's majority A51a


 PULASKI CoUNTY.-Old Pulaski. heretofore regarded as the stronghold of whiegerv has become democratic. No longer can if ba said and boasted that the whigs possess the metropolis of the State. In the recent election tbe do mocrats achieved a glorious victory with re, gularly organized ticket against organized m. position. The true democrats won the victory not only over the whigs, but over the combined forces of the whigs and dismyamizers. The Gazette struggled hard for its alles but effected nothing. The democracy, with butfew excep. tons, stood by their ticket
 To sum up the result. it is as follows: Pulaski county has given majority for the democratic candidate for Representative in Congress; a democratic majority for State Senator; demo- cratic majority for one Representative in the State Leglslatue and majority against the call of convention to reform and remodel the con- stitution.
 This is enough for one day. Are the allied editors of the Whig and the Gazette satisfied ? Will they permit us and our little family of printers and devils to raise one shout for old Pulaski? We know it is hard upon them but whose fault is it? Unnatural coalitions .,,v.,,s fall.
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
MORE SCHOOL BOOKS.

WHISPERS Elementary, McGutfey's, Comley's " Carpenters and Vaughn's spoilers; McGuffey' y's and Goodrichs series of readers; Morses Mitchelis smiths and Parley's. Geography; Davies, Smiths Murrays, Smiths, Well's, Bullion's, and Browns s Grammar; Websters, Walkers, and Reid dictionary
 The most approved books of History, Botany, Phi ,,o,sophy, Chemistry, Algebra. Surveying, Geology Mlneroogy M ythology, and French, Latin and Greek works; olendorff's system of Spanish and French States Copy books etc. full supply just received by wagons, and opening at the book store of
 sept. IS. 1894 JOHN F. REARDON
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13


 A NEW PAPER-We notice in the Teleqraph the prospectus of new paper about to be commenced in Washington, Hampstead county, under the auspices of MEssRs. JENNINGS & MOORE, to be called the Hempstead Democrat It will be issued about the middle or last of October next at the rates of S2 50 if paid in advance.
 In speaking of their paper the propretors say it will be devoted to Politics. Lateruo1 I'm. l'rorenents and Locol Matters generally They have just procured from the East a new and improved press, with the best of type and ma- teral for running the same, and are prepared to issue neat and beautiful family paper Every attention will be paid to ensure to the public useful and interesting sheet. while much pains will be taken in editorial matter to render the same satisfactory to the subscribers generally. They have incurred much expense to establish the same, and fondly hope to re- celve liberal subscription from the community. It IS determined by the subscribers that "TBE HAMPSTEAD DEMOCRAT shall be pe,uaoaent paper, and not an ephemeral production of a day"
 We wish these gentlemen the greatest suc- cess in their public spirited enterprise.
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
Congressional He ction.

Below we give the official vote of each coun- ty for Representatives 10 Congress. In the first district Judge Greenwood had no opposition, except perhaps in the county of Phillips, where exertions were made to beat him with w. C. Myrtle. The result, however, shows that the Judge led MT. Myrtle 300 votes in Phillips county
 In the second distract, Col Rust had all op- ponent in the person of E. G. Walker. Col. Rusts majority in the district is 4516 He run ahead of Mir. Walker in every county except Arkansas and Yell. His majority is unprece- dented in the State
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
Red River Raft

The following article upon this subject we clip from the Washington Telegraph. The removal of this raft from the channel of Red river has long been an object of the greatestso- licitude with the citizens of the southern por- tion of our State. Much has been done to- wards effecting it, but as yet has proved fail ure. The present appropriation for that object, ii judi'iously managed, may remove it. Robt. w. Johnson, who was in the city during the last week, expressed his earnest hope that under the present law and with the present appropria- ton channel might be opened. He has de- voted much of his time to the subject and has always regarded it as one of the leading objects for the advocacy of representative from this State.
 We hope that Col. Gilmer will undertake the work. Every way competent to do so, and possessing great interest in its success we have confidence that, if he undertakes it. he will complete it.
 Appropriation for Red River.
 We have received letter from Hon. Rob,t W Johnson, informing that after hard fighting the appropriation for the removal of the Raft has been made subject to the improvement of navagation around the raft. clause for this object was first appended to the river and harbor blf, which was vetoed by the President. It was then tackled on to the army bill and passed the Senate, but was stricken otf by the House. Still persistlng however, Mr. Jon son succeeded in having it restored, by conference ot the two Houses, and eventually in having it pas sed as an appendage to the army bil by both Houses
 lie sayslt was an eventful time for our Red river people, and strongly urges the necessity of immediate y submitting our plans ofimprovement to the Secre- 5ary of War. and of going to work in good earnest to accomplish as much as with the present appropriation intimatng that it is almost our only hope, as our chances will be very small for any fur ther appropriation.
 Mr Johnson deserves the warinest thanks of cur people for his persevering energy in this business for itis like pulling teeth for Congress to appropriate any thing for the removal of the raft and to Red river is a harder road to travel than joqdon We trust that Col. Gimer will immediately sub init his plan to the Secretary of War; and that our cuziens, generally. will take such an active interest i'll the matter, as to secure speedy and etfectua ap- plication of the amount which is thus after so hard struggle, allowed to be applied to the improvement of navigation around the raft.
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
MARsHAL,s SALE NFCRorS

B R1 Virtue of two writs of Fieri Facias issnod G-A D by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of tba z nited States in and for the Eastern District of Arkansas, and to directed will offer for sale o tba highest and last bidder for cash in hand at the door the United states court roon in the city of Little Rock on Monday the 2d day of October next. fbe foI lowing described negroes, slaves for 1e Julia, wo. man aged about twenty-five years; Catherine, a wo- man aged about twenty seven years and Fnoch. bow aged about seventeen years The above described nc Hays, to satisfy said executions issued in favor of Joseph kimbro Sale within the hours prescribed by law where due attendance will be given bv me
 JOHN QUINDLEY, Marshal of the
 Eastern District, Arks. Little Rock, Arks 9th September, 1854 48-2t
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13

SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST THE HUDsoN's BAY CoMPANY-The New York Commercial publishes the following extract from letter dated " Washington Territory, June p, 1854,' addressed to gentleman in that city, but it does not believe the story:
 1 have no further information respecting the Hudson's Bay Company. The report men, toned to you in one of my former letters that they were instigating the Indians to murder the settlers from the States, offering to furnish them with arms and ammunition for this purpose, is generally circulated here, and is believed.- The Indians themselves affirm 1t is true
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
Members of the Legislature

In making up our list of the members of the Legislature two errors were committed These mistakes were committed in consequence of ru- mors reaching Us which We deemed at the time reliable.
 In the district composed of the counties of Marion, Searcy and Van Buren, CALVIN CoKER, dena., has been elected State Senator
 In the county of Mississippi, J. C. HARDING, 9enl:, has been elected Renresentatire
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
NOVELS JUST RECEIVED.

TNHE Lampighter- Vathek; U The Foresters, by Dumas; Sweeny Todd. the Ruftian Barber;
 Masanello, the fisherman of Naples;
 Lady Lees Widowhood; Woman and her Master by the author of Minnie Grey, etc. The Star Chamber by Ainsworth;
 The Planters Northern Bride;
 Linny Lockwood
 John, ors Cousin in the hand worth two Counts in the bush;
 The Royal Favorite, the Mysteries of the Court of Charles 2nd; The Women of Israel, ? vols., sby Grace Aguilar Life and it's Aims; Two Roads, or the right and the wrong; Trials of house keeper;
 Life and adventures, of a country merchant: at the book store. JOHN E. REARDON Sant 1o51
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13

1r We trust our subscribers will bear in mind that many of them are 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 a favor by remittins 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 oamua.
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
tT By the advertisement of the "Wash;no

VT By the advertisement of the "Wash;no. ton House." in to-day's paper, it will be seen that our friend Wm. Adams has removed iron, Clarksvlile, to Fayettevllein Washington coun. ty, where he has opened hotel. Those O, the travelling public who love good cheer, clean lness and comfort and kind and obliging host, will not be disappointed should they give him a call
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13

CJ We advertise to-day the card of Messrs. MILES & ADAMS, commission merchants in New Orleans
 Mr. W. G. CRAwLEy, acting as the agent of this firm, has located his office at Pine Bluff and is prepared to make advances in cash up- on cotton shipped to that house.
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13

A NEW STATE.-A correspondent of the Cleveland Plaindealer, writing from La Points on Lake Superior, states that the white inhabi- tants on the shore of the lake are now agitating thequestion of forming State seperate and apart from the present organization, taking what of Michigan lies west of that State, and the points of Wisconsin and Minnesota, bordering on the lake and appropriately naming it the State of Superior
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
TRUE DEMOCRAT. RICHARD H. JOHNSON, EDITOR.
 LITTLE ROCK, SEPT. 13, 1854.

Or Ghe large circulation ef tie TRUE DEMO- GRAF makes it Me most desirable advertasng me- dunn an tue State N has more readers in Ag- hamsas Mam any other paper--sts number of sub- scribers being almost equa1 to tot cf both tue other Little Hoch papers combined
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13

Hon. Robt. W. Johnson arrived in our city last week, remained with usa few days and re- turned to his home in Jefferson county His health was not good
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13

.=3 REsoLtrIoNs BY THE PEoPLE.-We hail with pleasure the increasing popularity of McLEAN'S VOLCANIC OIL LlN1MENT, notwithstanding the vile and malicious :" lies that were invented and issued through the press to injure its reputation
 ReS'tfed, That having tested it, and found it more e1caclous than any other lnimen or remedy for the cure of Rheumatism Bruises Sprains, Pains. Sores. Eruptons on the Skin, Piles, Burns ScalCs etc. and for Horses, to cure Sweeny, Lameness, Strains Poll evil Fistula Sores, etc., will continue to use it: for McLeans celebrated Liniment will never fail to cure any external disease if properly applied.
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13

VThe wheat crop of California has been harvested, and is very fne There will not be . c', ""' oi hour rom New York for the support ofthe gold diggers, the ensuing year
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
FISH! FISH!!

ID HALF bbls Mo- and large Mackerel; AO lo kl1s do;
 '' Salmon;
 10 boxes Cod Fish;
 20 '' Smoked Herring; Received this day per wagons, and for sale by Sept. 13, '54 RAPLEY, HANGER & co
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13

O4r" Tommy, my son, run to the store and get me some sugar" "Excuse me, ma, 1 am somewhat indisposed this morning. Send faith er and tell him to bring me a plug of tobacco"
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
MUSIC AND MUSIC BOOKS.

THE SOUTHERN HARMONY, Roston Academy new, l Carmina Sacra and the Shawn;
 A full supply of well selected NEW SHEET MUSIC for piano and guitar.
 INSTRUCTION Books, for piano, guitar flute, violin and accordeon.
 VIOLIN AND GUITAR STRINGS superior quality vio- lin bridges and rosin, etc.. just received at the book store of JOHN E. REARDON. Sept. 13, 1854
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13

eF MT. TALLY, of the Arkansian, publish ed at Jacksonport died on Saturday, August 26th, after long illness.
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13

VTWhy was Noah bad mouser? Give it up? Because he was forty days and forty nights before he found ary rat (Aryrat.)
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13

UT We have been requested to state that meeting of Far West Lodge, I. 0. o. F., will take place at their hall on Saturday night; and all the members sre earnestly requested to at tend
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13

GrThe salaries of the Chaplains to Con- gross are fixed, from the 3oth of June, 1854 at S75O each
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13

Gr" Mr. Smith, don't you think Mr. Skee- scs is young man of parts?'
 '' Decidedly so, Miss Brown; he is part num- skull, and part knave, and part fool''
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
'Uty DepUTIUIeut,

Bureau of Provisions and Clothing, Aug 24th 1s54 CEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed .sProposals for P..,,, o and Proposals for Pork" the case may be- will lie received at this office until 2 o'clock m on Saturday bs 3Oh day of September, 1s54 for furnishing and deliverng free of all cost and risk to the United States the following nayy-yards.