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The true Democrat., 1854-12-20

know of no country more likely to be densely populated or that will produce larger amount of freight for railroad transportation, much of it IS already densely populated and the balance is being settled rapidly.
 5. Of the ability of the people along the route to build the road there can be no doubt, and as It Is so clearly to their interest to secure the shortest and cheapest route to the Missis- sippl rlver, believe that, with the proper ef- Tort, they could be induced to undertake and carry through the project.
 Having hurriedly answered the inquiries con- tained in your letter,
 am, respectfully,
 Your friend
 JOHN J. PETTUS.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20
Hon. JOHN J. PETTUs-

Dear Sir: Will you oblige me by answering these inquiries at your earliest convenience? l. Will the levee under construction along the west frontier of Mississippi exclude inunda- tion when completed? And when will the en- tire levee be finished?
 2. The Mississippi river levee being complet- ed, could railroad be built, tt ortlnary cost, from point opposite Helena to Holly Springs? 5. What was the feeling of the last Missis- sippi Legislature, and what are the sentiments of the people of North Mississippi, touching the subject matter of the resolutions inviting Ar kansas to meet Mississippi with railroad at Helena?
 4. Will railroad between the points men, toned be paying road, and is its construction demanded by the interests of the people, not withstanding present and contemp plated railroad facilities?
 }. Even without State aid or other assistance, have the citizens of Mississippi along the route the will and the pecuniary ability to build the road?
 l take the liberty of addressing you on this subject because, as property holder in Arkan- sas, you are directly interested in it; ard be- cause your long residence in Mississippi has given you a thorough knowledge of the wants and wishes of the people in all parts of the State; while your character as man and your high official position will afix the seal of entire reliability to your statements in the premises.
 Respectfully,
 Your friend and ob't serv't,
 W. D. RICE.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20
ute their works to the amount of nearly S8

 cute their works to the amount of nearly S8.OOO per mile.
 Now what does the House bill propose? To give any thing to the Cairo and Fulton road be- sides the land? No, nothing, but the naked grant of lands, and this too, coupled with re- strictive provisions that, in our opinion. will render the grant unacceptable to the wealth of the country and destroy the prospects of the road
 We may be in error, but if so, it is an error Tn common with many of our own citizens-an error endorsed by every other State Legislature that has acted upon congressional grants.
 Col. Rector alludes to the "exigencies of the country" We are pleased to see by this re- mark that he has not overlooked the pressure that IS now upon the money market of the world The war in Europe has unsettled the money market, and at this time, under the most favorable circumstances, it would be a most difficult matter to raise means to prosecute onr works of internal improment-it would he 9 most difficult matter-f not an utter imnoss; bility.
 We have great confidence in Col Rector,s sound judgment, and trust that in the discus- slon that must follow upon this subject. our differences will all vanish. We must be libe- fal' II we build our roads. Upon this point, we never suspected difference of opinion before.
 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December, 13M, 1854.
 Permit me to allude to an error into which you seem to have fallen, in regard to the re- strctlons imposed by the State ofIllinois in ced- Ing her lands to the "Illinos Central Railroad Company"
 The act making this cession provides amongst other things, that five per cent. semi annually. of the gross receipts of the company be paid into the State Treasury.
 You will observe then that the bill reported IS much more lenient than that passed by the State of Illinois. Much more lenient indeed than the committee were disposed to recom- mend upon abstract principles
 The committee would have imposed addi uonal restrictive provisions, only. that the exi- gencles of the country touching the construction of railroads, demands every concession on the part of the Legls lature, that the interests of the State, and the rights of the people could possi- bly, present.
 If you will examine the law of Illinois, above referred to, you will discover many additional restrictions lot contained in the bill reported by the committed
 Be good enough to insert this in your paper Tn justice, as l conceive, to the committee and Tn vlndlcation of the truth of history.
 Respectfully. your ob't serv't,
 HENRY M RECTOR. Col. R. H. JOHNSON.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20

ANOTHER ELopEMENT. - Elopements are quite numerous lately. We learn from the Cincinnati True Sun that few days ago the young and beautiful spouse of Pearl street merchant deserted him, and fled from the city with young medical student who had been boarding in the family.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20
~ RESOLUTIONS BY THE Ppoprr

s=sS RESOLUTIONS BY THE PEoPLE.-We hail with pleasure the increasing popularity of McLEANlS VOLCANIC OIL LINIMENT, notwithstanding the issued through the press to injure its reputation
 Resotced, That having tested it, and found it more etfcacous than any other hniment remedy for the cure of Rheumatism, Bruises Sprains, Pains, Sores. Eruptons the Skin, Piles, Burns, Scalds etc.. and for Horses to Sweeny, Lameness, Strains Poll evil, Eisua, 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., 1854-12-20

Resozuea by tie Ganeraz Assembly of tue State Of -4rkansas, That from and after the passage of this resolution, the present Board of Swamp Land Commissioners shall not letany more levy work, drains, or ditches or have control of any matter pertaining to the swamp and overflow ed lands, donated to this State; further than to receive and pay for the work already contract ed for in the manner now provided by law, un- til authorized by further legislative action. Approved 16th Dec, 1854.
 true copy. D. B. GREER,
 Secretary of State.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20
LAND AND NEGROES FOR SALE.

rA EtY virtue of an order made p3 I1S ID by tue Probate Court 0i %gsMgNA
 NA Johnson county at its October term. ans la A D. 1854 ] will, on the lst day ot Ja- ssas. q iuarv next at the court house door in tine city o Clarlsyiie offer for sale to the highest bidder about 40a acres of land situated Shoal creek in said county 130 acres of it under good fence and in cultivation: with good dwelling, kitchen, negro houses barn. etc. And upon said land there is a Va luable saw mill with grist mill attached, and an abundance of pine trees about miles distant; there is also upon said land, and attached to the mill dam, acotton gin Said mills and gin are i'll good repair. with sufficient water power to all the machinery about six or eight months of each year.
 And at the same time and place will offer for sale the following slaves to wit Sam Jake, Ben, Sophia, Mourning Alvin and Martha, the three last named will be sold subject the dowry interest the said land will also be sold subject to the dover assign ed. the dover will be sold upon reasonable terms
 Said land and slaves belong to the estate of L. .. Sadler. deceased. The land will be sold on credit of l and years-one half of purchase money paya- ble st January 1856 the other payable lss January, IS57 The slaves will be sold on credit of year. Purchasers will be requpd to give notes with approv- ed security. j. ". MAY AdmnlStraI0r ,
 Nov 29' of the Estate of L. Q. Sadler, dec'd
 Carksville, Nov. 22d 1854. 7-5t
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who of course drew them up in strict conformity to the words of the law which empowered us to make such contract and wherein it was stipulated That the wall shall be composed of square granite blocks, or other durable rock such the inspectors will re- commend, Me part 9 te aoork exposed shall De so dres sed ds to present smooth sulfacen; etc.
 The words which are italicised were objected to by Mr Robins and he refused sign the contract unless they were eXpunged or modifed which not conceiv- inc myself authorised to do, declined, and Mir. Ro- bins thereupon withdrew his bid.
 It is not my province to know how far Major Greer was disposed to change modify the terms of the law, it is sufficient for to say, had every reason to believe that Mr. Robins estimate of $50000 was based on expectation of being permitted to inferior quality of to be obtained in the imme date vicinity of the penitentiary, and hence it was that Mr As' bid to build the wall with square gra- nite blocks. and the workshops etc., required by tbe law. for the sum of s5S 0e0 was necessarily ac ceped after the inspectors advertised the second time and no other bid was offered. J. II. CREASE.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20
STRAXED,

.7%--~ LNROM the undersigned, at Red TI II Fork, Desha county, Ark. on the 26th day ot November, 1851, large gray horse, 16 l-2 hands high, with flea bitten srccks all over him. al so sorrel horse about 15 l2 hands high, blaze face or white on the nose. Any Information relative to the above horses or either of th hem would be thank fully received. liberal reward wil be paid for the return of either both of them to Red Fork, = miles above Napoleon on the Ark. river.
 Addres. Red Fork. Ark. JOHN V. JACOBS,
 Dec. E. At MOSES FtLAER.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20
Read the following exeract ol Il
 Letter from California.

the Company return you our thanks for having sup piled us with your olcanc Oil Liniment. It is tru- Iy the most valuable and useful medicine for 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 Horses and Cattle for Strains, Chafes Calls and other injuries, and it invariably performed speedy cure. Yours, etc.. J. CUMMINGS.
 Sacramento City, Dec. 8th, 1853.
 We say, then, to all who may be suffering from external diseases, obtain supply at of J. II. Me LEANS VOLCANIC OIL LlNIMENT-it is the only reliable remedy.
 sS5@ See advertisement in another column of to- days paper.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20
pI.nWS .N PnOM POINTS.
iI. RANDOLPH X co.
ELIuU RAN NDOLP H,

 WILL attend to locating. purchase and w sale of lands in Desha county, Arkansas; also to listing and paving taxes Owners of lands will be careful to remit the money for taxes of each year in due t,ae--and from his experience as sheriff of said counry for four years, he expects to be able to give general satisfaction
 Address. Napoleon Ark. Dee. 13
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20
Iopy of Hon. H. M. Rector's Com mun1cation, received 2d Dec, 1854.
Your friend, JOHN J. PETTUS.
SdturlSdu, Euep2170 ' o'clock

"""0'"' e'"9, AOcHW9 ( O'CLOCK. MR BEEBE: The following are the requisite provisions, as proposed by the committed and submitted to you, as the President of the Cairo and Fulton railroad company, for your consde- ration and approva-to wit:
 l. Charter to expire in 100 years. z. Tolls to be regulated by the Legislature after twenty years; provided the dividend ex- ceeds ten per cent
 D. Company not to obstruct the navigation of streams.
 A. Connection with other roads, in accor dance with the provisions of the 1lth section of the act incorporating the Illinois Central rail- road.
 D. Capital stock to be taxed after 20 years, as other property in the State.
 Q. Actual settlers, prior to the date of the grant by Congress, to have pre-emption to 16O acres, by paying the company $2 50 per acre. {. The company to grade fifty, or complete twenty miles of road, by the lst day of De- cember, 1856.
 o. ln case the company fails to comply with the seventh requlslte to transfer to the State or any other company selected by the State, the tlght ol way and right ofconstruction, and all else belonging to said company and pertaining to sald road, upon being indemnifed for the out lay and expense incurred.
 Respectfully, your most ob't serv't
 H. M. RECTOR, Chairman Mternal Improvement CoDqmittee
 House Representatives. ROSWELL BEEBE Esq, President Of tIe
 Caaro and Fulton Ragltoad Companu
 Little Rock, A,hunsas.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20

Married. --- On the 29th November, at Prattsburg Mills, by Washington Lewis esq.,, Mr.. ROBERT KING to Miss MILDRED HICKS.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20

(sTBy a letter received from Capt. Williams Chief Engineer of the Cairo and Fulton Rail- road as well as of the Missouri division of this road we learn that he has commenced the sur vey of that line with two field parties, and that he will soon be able to make report of the route-it being only v E miles air line, from our northern boundary to Cairo.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20
RUNAWAY SLAVE IN JAIL.

as, WAS committed to the Jail of Chicot county. "A w Ark. on the 2S;h day of November. X. D. 1854. by James H. Rowlett J. F., runaway slave calling himself Henry, and says he belongs to John Read lawyer in Memphis. Tenn. He is copper color aged 30 years, about feet inches hgh weighs lG0 lbs
 The owner is hereby notified to come forward. prove property, pay charges and take Eiin. Otherwise he will be dealt with as the law directs.
 CALVIN ASHBROOK Sheriff
 and Jaiior Cheot county, Ark. Columbia, Ark. Dec. 10th. 1854.
 ID 6m. Printer,s fee S2f
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$500 REWARD!
Proclamation by the Governor.

EfOCKamatiOll DE tNH WOENI'tOE" WHEREAS, 1t has been made known w to me that on the llth day ot October last, ln the town of Melville, in the county ot MaIlon, Ed win C. Treat was murdered ill cold bood,' by a certain ALFRED BURNS, who has since lied from justice and is now running at large.
 Now Therefore, |, ELIAS N. CONN AI Govern or of the State of Arkansas by virtue of the author- ty in me vested, do hereby offer reward ot Two IIrypREp DOLLARS. to any person who may appre- bend the said Alfred Burns and deliver him to the sheriff of said county of Marion, i'll order that jus tice in this behalf may be had and executed.
 In testimony whereof I have hereunto
 set my hand and caused the seal of sand Is1 State to be affixed. ut Little Rock, the 2Sth
 day of November A. D., 1854.
 ELIAS N CONWAY.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20
By the G0vernor:
 ID R. GREER Se1rntnlN of State.

DESCRIPTION < Burns is about 45 years or age 9 feet or 10 inches high spare made, welghs about l35 pounds inclined be stooP shouidered ol dar swarthy completion, thin vsage eyes dark Lazel' dark hair rather pleasing in conversations :" hen last seen was mokinr his way towards Texas. where he has brother living in Limestone county ne als" has relations in Yell county, Arkansas. e
 In addition to the above rewart, tne ciuzens ol Melville have subscribed about Szoo Iof 'Ne ''PPie hension of Burns.
 Nov %. 1854. 4w
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20

X ND now OF this day came the said IA complainant, by J. B. Lewis esq. her solicitor and filed her bill of complaint and affidavit of non residence of the said defendant the object and prayer matrimony now existing between the said complain ant and the said defendant. It sthereforc on motion of the said complainants solicitor ordered that the said defendant be notified of the pcndency of this suit by publication of this order in some neWspa- per published ill this State for weeks sucessivelv the ls, insertion to be a5 least four weeks before the first day ot the of this court; and that un less he appear and demur plead or otherwise answer said complanants bill of complaint on or before the first day of the of this court at a court to be holden at the court house in said county of Scar cy, the second Monday after Inc fourth Monday in March 1855. the same will be taken true and con tcssed and decree entered accordingly.
 ALEX. HILL, Clerk. A true copy from the record.
 Attest. ALEX. HILL. Clerk. Dec. 2l 2t Prnters fce S1
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20
CHhKNY T7ulyj'gI
 For the rapid Care of COUGHS, CGkDS. HOARSENESS. BRONCHITIS, WHOOPINC-COUCR. GROUP, ASTHMA, AND
 CONSUMPTION.


 w tiicates appended below, and bcspeak for then, that candid consideration which their honest frank ness deserves.
 Men in such stations many who voluntarily bear witness to the efficacy and value of CHERRY PEcTo- RAJ, do not wantonly trle with disort facts nor overstatc their convictions. Judge then, whether this is not the medicine to trust when you must have re- ef for the throat or lungs; judge too whether every fanliy ought not to have 1t by them as safeguard agansU the everywhere prevailing enemy, which steals with fatal frequency upon almost every flock and TICS oil the lamb from many home:
 Jackson, c. H.. Jackson City, O.,
 goth Nov, 1854. DR. J. c. AVER,
 Slr--Ihe CHERRY PICTORIAL is much inquired after. Several of our best Physicians have used it, three of them Tn their own case, and always with the happiest effects. The numerous patent medicines a- ways before them, lead incredulity in regard to every new remedy andit is only after undoubted evil dencc of value in any article, thatanyhng like ge- neral confidence can be excited.
 The unriyalled excellence of this combination of agents. in the CHERRY PECToRAL,) proved beyond caVil by repeated tr under their own observation. has compelled medical men to proclaim abroad its use tulness. iis beyond all doubt the bes. general re medy we have for the Pulmonary Affections of this climate at the same time sedative and cpectorant- combination of properties.
 In the hope that it will prove it's own reward, subscribe myself
 Respectfully your obt servt,
 JAS. II. C. MILLER, NJ. D.
 AUeqan, 4U5cb 10th, Jan 1853. Dear Sir--No one 70 uot one--man woman, or child-can be found to deny the CHERRY PICTORIAL is all thar ii claims to be. There is much used in this vicinity although not known until recently. The community should know its virtues.
 Yours truly.
 JOIiN R. KELLOGG. NJ. D. Dee. l3. lS54 mtil Nav g. 1S55.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20
SELECTED w. R. CHEESE.

E A BOXES Western Reserve Cheese rich and mild 1O Received per wagon, and fo sale by
 Dec 1& 1854. RAPLEY, F ANGER & co.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20

z BBlS Mo- 3 Mackepo~ of this seasons cateh.- tB Received per wagon and for sale by the barrel or at retail RAPLEl, HANtrER x O.
 Dec. 13 1854.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20
NEW RICE.
NEW MACK IkEI

' HALF tierce new Rice Received per wagon and -a for sale by RAPLEA, HANGER x CO.
 Dee i3 JS54
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20
FRESH CRANBERREES.

a BBIS Fresh Cranberries in fine order. Received S per wagon, and for sale. by
 Dec 13. 1854 RAPLEY. HANGER ts co.
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Ri-Sulpl,itc of Lime.

TNHE undersigned IS manufacturing this
/. important article on large scale.
The planters and sugar manufacturers gen
orally, may depend upon getting the very
agent. wanted, to increase the quantity Of
sugar; and to obtain it whittier and purer
Directions how to use it. will be delivered
gratis, or sent by mail free Of postage.
H. BoNNABE., Manufacturing Chemist
IS 4 81 Tchouptoulas Street, corner Of
Natchez, New Orleans.
The most satisfactory certificates of the
value oil this preparation Of Lime can be
had, from large Sugar planters in the State
who use it. Address letters post paid to
Henry BoNABEL, New ORLEANS.
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J. McCoRMrcK. Pm. HArcn,.
MCCORMICK Il Co..
BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS.
Baton Rouge, La.
SCHOOL BOOKS, STANDARD LITE
rary, Scientific and Miscellaneous Books.
Cheap Publications, and the Principle Ma
gaines and Periodicals constantly on hand.
Also-AMERICAN and FOREIGN
Writing Papers, Blank Books, Envelopes,
Copying Presses, Drawing Papers. Bristol
Boards. Monochromatic Boards. t.. VII.
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sundries.

Sundfies.
1O0 Boxes Palm Soap.
lUO so do. Star Candles. 10
10 barrels Creole Rice,
Q tierces Carolina do.
1000 pounds plain $. G. Hams.
so barrels superior S. L. Flour.
1000 bags Ban, Oats & Corn.
Received within the past week and for
sale at the lowest current market rates for
the cash by JOSHUA bEAL.
mar-2s-H. Opposite the Harvey House
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STATE OF LOUISIANA,

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish Of East Baton Rouge
Sirth JudiciaI District Court.
Succession Of RoBERT PENNY, deceased
l26 "Probate."
DY VIRTUE Of commission issued in
ID the above succession, and 70 me dir
ected from the Hon. Sixth Judicial District
Court, in and for the Parish OF Eas. Baton
Rouge, Louisiana will expose at public
sale at the Court House door OF said parish
in the city Of Baton Rouge, OH Saturday.
the first day Of .apra nert, A. r., 1854 al
l l o'ciok, Il. NJ, the Property hereinafter
set forth and described. belonging to the
successor Of Robert Penny, late of said
Parish. deceased, to wit:
Valentine. negro man aged about "A yrs
Pompey 81 years; Dick 60 Nancy 40
years, and her four children, viz: Judy 10
Harriet s; Wallace 6, and - aged yrs
Mary negro women 40 years Lucy a
negro woman II; Collins negro man 81
years; Levenia negro woman 10 years,
and her child an infant about months old
On the following terms and conditions to
wit: the woman Mary and her daughter
Lucy, to be sold together, for one half cash
and the balance payable in fouryears from
the day of sale. with six per cent interest
from the day of the adjudication until paid
the negro man Dick to be sold for cash, and
the remaining slaves to be sold for one third
cash, and the balance in one, and two
years from the day of sale, in equal install
ments each installment to bear eight pei
cont ;ntorocf r,or ornuu, fror, Tho 1,v, nj
sale until paid-purchasers to give notes
endorsed to the satisfaction of VIM. S. Pike,
tutor to the minorBenjamine F. Penny, and
special mortgages with vender's privilege
reserved on the slaves sold, until final pay
ment and payable at the Parish Recorders
Office in the city of Baton Rouge.
feb-2Stds H. " BABlN, Sheriff
ENGLISH, French and American Quinine-a
II large supply for sale by
Jan. 29ly A. GOLDMANNN, Apothecary
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Ranaway.

From the subscriber. about the first ,sKSs
of February light mulatto man aged ~
about 20 years, straight hair and may IL
pass himself as free man. features regular,
temperate habits, named JOE. He is ma
tive of New Orleans, speaks French and
English. A liberal reward will be raid on
his delivery to Thomas Foster New Orleans
or to R. c. Hutchinson Baton Rouge, or in
formation that will lead to his capture.
Address VIM. BARNETT. 2
feb-28-tf. Greensburg Ky.
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CarDeting at Low Prices.

" 81 Customhouse st. N. O,-Ofer for sale a large
and choice stock of rich Velvet, Wilton, and Brus-
sells Competing Imperial ply and Ingram Car
petng: Rugs, Baizes, Door Mats, &c. Floor OH
CLoTH-3 feet to "a feet wide, OF entirely new and
beautiful patterns, which we cut to suit any size
Room or Hall. CURTAIN MATERIAL--Slk and Wool,
and Worsted Damas'ss: Embroidered Lace and
Muslin Curtains; Painted Window Blinds, Win
dow Cornices, Cords, Tassels, Gimp, &c.
Wafting.-400 pieces A., 81, and Ga Cam
ton Straw Mating, white and colored. Tmar2- I'm.
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TO the Ladies.

VTHE undersigned has just received a sup
ply of the celebrated Persian Essence
Hedvosnsia sthe most elegant perfume for
imparting to the handkerchief very agree
able and lasting odor.
Also Toilet Soap, Bay Rum, Cologne
Water, Extracts Hair Oils Pomatums, Cos
metics. Combs and Brushes. For sale cheap
bv : nt-t WIN. BOGEL, Druggist.
mar.25.ly. 3 i Lafayette street.
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Office ofEte Bnton Rouge and Clinton / q
u PLAN; Road Company.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Stockholders of
~ the Company that an fnstalment OF Ten per
cent on the amount of stock subscribed ($2 30 per
shdre) will be due and payable on the first day of
April QS54) by order Of the Board.
Jan, % aa ALFRED SLIPPERS.