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The true Democrat., 1854-05-02
Tine Warri EYiaI

The interest felt by many of our citizens in this case has induced Us to make a brief sum- mary of the most important facts which have come to our knowledge during it's progress. The trial commenced on the 18th April Judge Knchelow deciding that the brothers might have separate trial Mat F. Ward was called up and after exhausting panel of i G4 ilry was selected. These are the names: ] Tho5. T. Yates, Asa Buckles, R. McIntrye, John Young, Thos. I hruston, Green Walker, James CruJcher, Geo. Stump, Abram Neigh bors, Richard Pierce, J. (. Chenoweth, W Ed son.
 Tn the afternoon, the examination oc witnes- ses commenced, and four Of the boys belonging to Buffers school were examined | Messrs. Knight, Worthington, Pirtle and Pope, on the part of the prosecution. Other witnesses were brought forward but we have TO account oi their evidence. On the par5 of the defendant Mr. Barlow was first called up who testified in substance as follows:
 He entered Mr. H3mey's house. where Nr. Butler lay after hc Was shot, immediately after Dr, Thompson. He asked Mr Butler how the a.air happened, and he, B., told him that Ward called him Q scoundrel, or d----d liar. and he struck Ward. In the scuttle, Ward shot him. 1 Capt. White Marshal Of Louisville, depoaed that the Wards might have escaped, if they had wished to do so, after the murder, in spite of the police; although he was notified of it in fifteen or twenty minutes after it occurred.
 Yesterday evening, Robert J. Ward and his lady were examined by the defence to show the motive of Mat. f. Ward in going to the school house of Wm. Il. C. Butler on that fatal morning.
 Several witnesses have been examined to prove that Mat. r. Ward was going south, and that the pistols were bought with reference to that journey, and not for the particular purpose for which they were used. The defense exam ined Mir. Sehon Dr. Perkins, Mr. Guthrie. Mr Preston, and Geo. D. Prentice. to sustain the general character of Mat F. Ward, as to his oui. etness and suitability.
 The publication of testimony by the report. CTS, was forbidden by the court at the com mencement of the trial, and all the information we present is from letter writer's who were pre- sent ct the trial.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-02
MurGegeIs Of. Col. Stem.

Two Kickapoo Indians and boy were sus- pected of being the authors of this double as sassination. The chief of the tribe having heard that Stem and Suppleman were murder ed, instituted inquiries, rom which he found that the two Indians and the boy were the on- ly absent ones of the tribe, at the time the lnur der was committed. The boy was at once ex- amlned and made full confession of the par ticulars of the murder. His statement was that the two men and himself came upon Col. s. and Suppleman in a carriage, and asked for amunitiOn, Col. s. replied that he had not a load for his own gun. Knowing then that he was defenceless, they determined by q shorter route to intercept and kill him. The boy held their horses a short distance from the road as the carriage approached. Col $. got out and one of the Indians killed him instantly by a blow on the head. The other attacked Sup pieman and beat his brains cut with his gun barrel.
 The Chief had one of the Indians executed in the presence of Lieut.. Tree who, with a party of dragons, was in search of the murder CTS. The other Indian had made his escape.
 The Dsllas (1ezas) Herald. from which we condeIe this statement, says it may be relied upoE
The true Democrat., 1854-05-02
Good Signs.

We noticed in our paper some time since tha: Montgomery county had subsribeda portion ot herinternalimprovementt to the stock of the Cairo and Fulton railroad. Since then Polk county has generously stepped forward and followed the example of her neighbor Both these counties are situated some distance from the probable line of the road, but they are doubt less alive to their true interests as the construc- tion of the road will give them an easy outlet to market for their products
 We note the facts above stated as an evidence of the increasing strength of the enterprise even in remote quarters and as a favorable in- dication of the popular feeling on the subject
The true Democrat., 1854-05-02
s5wsEtz1 Lan7 E3nginaer

We are blessed to learn that the Board of Swamp Land Commissioners have appointed Major Davis Thompson, of Helena, to this post, the duties of which have heretofore de- votyed upon Mr. NcSheyhv.
 We believe this appointment will give gene raj satisfaction not only because he is an old fa- vorite of the people,. but his knowledge of the topography of the country, his experience in surveying and land examination render him peculiarly fitted for the office.
 He was selec.ad as engineer to survey and mark the boundary line between this State and Missouri, du.y he performed promptly and efficiently. A Autographed, diagram is now among the archives of rhe State, bearing testi- mony to lis s.,.-i in 5h.s particular branch of t4e profession. He located large portion of the 504000 acres granted ro this State for in- ternal improveman ant purposes, all of which prov ed 70 be of tae most valuable description and none are non lc.e unsol3.
 We congr4taiate the board on is selection.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-02

larged Vlews, the management has continued with Mir. Holbrook through all the changes that have followed from that day to this.
 For long time the great leading objection to Calro was the want of back country; as if the same objection did not lie with still greater reason against every other place on the Ohio and Mississippi; but then with So many preu- dlces to overcome, such very strong combna- ton to bear up against, 1t was either overlook ed or forgotten that Cairo was the converging point, or iocus of 2O,0O0 miles of river naviga- ton, and always accessible
 Nevertheless, a railway was wanted to justify the outlay of millions, and after many years of toll and sacrifice, we'll worth the reward they are BOW about to receive, railway is had But how? By subscription, slow and trouble some, whereby the interest is encouraged to eat uplts own mother-the principal? No indeed; but by obtaining a grant of land along the line, from the United States, of two and half mil lion of acres worth nothing without the railway, but With it, worth countless millions to the con- tedracy and the State of Illinois, where the taxes will be lessened pro rata, and the debt paid of by the natural operation of the road beyond all question or peradventure, so liberal and just are the conditions of the perpetual and ever Increasing monopoly of transportation to the full extent of its capacity, secured to the road 5y it's laws of geographical relationship.
 Thus by integrity of purpose, and silent, sleeplesS, persevering steapfastness of aim, worthy of all praise, the expenditure of mil lions, which for a season threatened to be dis astrous beyond all example, owing to the de- engagements following most of the larger enter prises of 1886, both at home and abroad, pro- mises to become and that forthwith, and al most while we are penning this hurried article, one of the most certain, as well as the most advantageous of all the opportunities of our day for substantial investment.
 May the few that have outstayed the troubles of the past be well prepared for the future; and my all who are now engaged in the work stand fast, and they have nothing to fear.-Comnaer- clQl Adge}tiSer, Chacag0.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-02
Denloc1atic Meeting in Pulaski

According to previous appointment, the de- mocracy of Pulaski met in convention on Mon- day, April 24, 1854. i On motion, J. c. Martin was called to the chair, and W. A. Mills appointed Secretary. On motion of A. J. hutt, committee of five was appointed to draft resolutions expreS- sive of the object of the meeting.
 Committe-A J. Hut, R. II. Johnson, C. L. Jeffries, W. Lewis and D. B. Greer. After short absence the committee made the follow ing report:
 WHEREAS, In conformity with the approved usage of the democratic party, a convention has been appointed to be held at Princeton on Mon- day, the 1st of May, 1854 for the purpose of nominating a democratic candidate for Congress ln the second congressional district of Arkan- sas; and whereas, this meeting approving the policy of holding conventions and also of pri- mary meetings of the people as the most satis- factory method of arriving at the true indica- tion of popular feeling and most eflectual in preserving the unanimity and integrity of our party; therefore
 Resolved That the convention appoint 20 de- legates to said convention to represent the de- mocracy of Pulaski county
 ResO7ved That this meeting recommend to the democracy of Prairie and Perry counties to ! last Saturday in May in a district convention, for the purpose of nominating a candidate for the State Senate for the counties of Prairie. Per " and Pulaski
 l Res02ved, That the chairman of this meeting appoint to represent Pulaski county in said district convention. ! Reso}Ued, That we recommend Sanford C. Faulkner, of Pulaski county, as suitable can- dldate for Senator, and that our delegates be instructed to support him in said convention all | of which were adopted. ! c. C. Danley offered the following, which was rejected:
 ResoIued, That the delegation from Pulaski county to the Princeton convention, be instruct ed to cast the vote of said county for Hon. E. A. Warren for Congress. ! A. J. Hut introduced the following resolu- tion, which was adopted 1 Resolued, That our delegation in the Prince ton convention be instructed to cast the vote of Pulaski for II. M Rector.
 On motion the convention proceeded to the election of delegates and the following gentle men were chosen.
 NJ. Quail, A. J Hut, R. +. Johnson, c. c. Danley, M. Tanti, D. B. Grier, T. Churchill, W. s Beaufort, W. A. Mills, G. A. Martin, c. l. Jefries, L. J. Reardon, George Brodie, c. L. Sullivan, Madison Hawkins, J. B. Johnson, G. .: Martin, Chas Lewis, Calvin Lewis, J. A. Hawkins
 The chairman appointed as delegates to the Senatorial convention; Messrs. A. J. Hut, H. M. Rector, Allen Martin, Chas Lewis, l. c. Mills.
 On motion of A. J. Hurt, the delegation was increased by five and the chairman appointed as such five:
 c. M. Vaughan, Allen w. Hicks, John Qaind- ly, Francis McCann, John Crousen.
 On motion the proceedings of the meeting were ordered to be published in the two demo- cratic papers of Little Rock. On motion the meeting adjourned
 JARED c. MARTIN, Chairman.
 w. A. MILLS Secretary
The true Democrat., 1854-05-02
Capt. Pike at Charleston. $. C.

The railroad convention which assembled at this place recently seems to have called togeth- CT the most distinguished men of the south and southwest. All impelled by sincere devo- ton to the interests of this maligned portion of the Union, it is truly gratifying to observe the enthusiasm and unity of sentiment which per yaded that body
 Among those who "won golden opinions by research and genius and eloquence our fellow citizen, Capt. Pike, is presented to us pre-emi- nent in every stage of work so pregnant with importance to the south We differ with tie Captain in politics (to which we believe he has become almost indihorent,) but when he ap- plies bis giant intellect to the attainment of such objects as his resolutions propose, we are with .him heart and soul, and will ever take pleasure | in repeating such well deserved commenda- tions, as the following taken from the corres- pondence of the Memphis Eagle and Enqui- Ter:
 Charleston, April 15, 1854 | Herewith l enclose you the final action of 1 the convention, previous to its adjournment this afternoon. The two most important-be- cause the most practicable in their character of all the propositions acted upon, are those of Captain PIKE, of Arkansas, for a southern rail- road company under the auspices of charter from Virginia; and the raising of a committee on the subject of the mails
 i 1 wrote you in my last, that I deemed the adoption of PIXIES resolutions doubtful. Pre- vious to his address to-day, in their support, Gfler number of able and distinguished men had made speeches opposing them, their reec- tion, to an observer, would have seemed almost a certainty. But the result shows that by his clear lucid and powerful exposition of them, they were passed without a dissenting voice. Mississippi and Texas voted against them on the call by States, but changed their votes, making the endorsement by the convention unanimous
 The resnlt is a most signal testimonial to the strong good sense, the clear and sagacious per ception of existing exigencies of the South, and the ability in argument of the distinguished mover. lis keen and trenchant mind, cloye through and through all the doubts fears and misgiyingo of the opponents of the proposition, laying bare their tallacy, and showing clear as a sunbeam that if the southern people are ripe to do anything this, or some such plan, was the way in which to set to work. No man n the convention has gained so much reputation as Captain PIKE. lis speeches have gained for him, at once, an equal rank with the men of first ability in the country
The true Democrat., 1854-05-02
Lieut.. WhippLe's Advance.

The Alta Californian in ifs summary of news has the following intelligence in relation to the movements of the expedition under the con- mand of this officer. We shall look for his re- port with deep interest.
 "Leut. Whipple, of the U. s. Pacific sur veying expedition, arrived at Los Angeles on the 2lst. His route was past Fort Smith, AL buquerque, and thence nearly due west by the Pueblo of Tuni, Bill Williams Fork of the Colorado and the Teon Pass. He brought wa gons to the Colorado, where he was compelled to leave them for want of grass The great portion of his route was over ground hitherto unetpiored, and he reports that arailroad might be constructed there
 IL IS reported that one of Fremont's party has arrived in San Bernardno and states that he left Fremont in the 5nows of the Sierra Ne vada, south of Walkers River Pass, and that the whole party was in imminent danger from cold and starvation.
 Resolutions to approve of Douglas Nebraska bill, have been introduced into the Senate, but TO action has been taken as yet
The true Democrat., 1854-05-02

TRIALS UNDER THE NEW STEAMBOAT LAW. The St. Louis Republican, noticing the in dictments found in the U S. Circuit Court in that city, at the present session, says:
 Among them is one indictment against Capt. Bonner for navigating the steamer Kate Rear ney from St. Louis to Alton, on the 18th of February, 1854, contrary to law; and another for returning from Alton to St. Louis on the same day, contrary to law-which is to be un- derstood that the acquisitions of the law in relation to steamboats had not been compiled with. in these cases, the penalty is fine not exceeding ;5lO0, or imprisonment not over two months, or both.
 There is another indictment against Capt. Bonner, and engineer Hardy, for mansaughter, ln the explosion of the steamer Kate Kearnev: and an indictment against George Buchanan, for manslaughter, in the explosion of the stea- mer Glencoe, at the port ot St. Louis, two years ago. The penalty in such caces Is confinement Tn the penitentiary not over ten years. Without intending to prejudge these cases, 1t may be observed that they afford full and fair op- portunlty to determine how far the late act of Congress, on the subject of the navigation of steam vessels, can be enforced. If the law is detecave, the testimony in these cases will point out the approprate remedy, and in this way the further action of Congress may make It operative and effective in diminishing the num- Der of accidents
The true Democrat., 1854-05-02

RESERVED LANDS ON THE N NoRTH MISSOURI RoAD-We learn that the public lands along the route Of the North Missouri railroad, have been withdrawn from market, to await the de- termination of bill pending before Congress for grant of the same to aid in the construc- tion of said road
The true Democrat., 1854-05-02
:. ...2 Ma. .az.,.ly2s.

The follow. q is the decision oi the Supreme Court in the celebrated laaadamus case of L. 4. Whitalyv he Auditor:
 C. C. DAHLEE. tuditsrj
 L. A. .IIlELiV. t.uIr
 Judgment M Circuit t.Hg. awarding ,,eIeII.p- toIy nl~nIaaas .rmyd. o.iuionper Chiyi' Justice Watkins
 It appears from ths opinion that " AiteIey, by the decision of the Circuit and Supreme courts was right in his demand and Auditor Danley was wrong. We shall endeavor to learn howmuch the obsti4acy and ingnorance Of this (sayiug?) Auditor has cost the State to make him peuo-m L-s duty.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-02

CETN N. F. Willis states in the Home Journal, that his father had three children, viz: Richard Storrs Willis, Fanny Fern, (although the Spun ky Fanny does not seem to be proud of the re- lation) and himself. This statement puts at rest the relationship of that redoubtable lady.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-02
Further by the Steamer Asia.
WAR MOVEMENTS.

New Fork, April 2O.-Among the important items brought among the reports by the Asia is one to the effect that Austria will soon issue q manifesto explaining her position
 Treasure to the value of t1,OOO,OOO sterling has been removed by the Czar to a fortress at St. Petersburg in order that it may be at once safely protected, and readily available for the purpose of the war;
 The Empress of Russia and the whole of the Court are to proceed to Moscow, it is report ed immediately on the commencement of hos tilities in the Baltic. The British are said to have seized two Pms- sian screw steamers which were being built at North-feet.
 The combined fleets had proceeded to Varna for the purpose of efecting a movement in con. junction with Omar Pasha
 The Turks are said to have accomplished brilliant success on the Danube THE PowHATAN
 Ph1ladelphaa, April 21.-Two hundred of the bodies of the unfortunate Germans on board the Powhatan, have been washed ashore. l INDIAN TREATIES CONFIRMED l Washington, April 21.-The Senate, in exc cutlve session to-day, confirmed two Indian treaties, one with the Ottoes, of Missouri and the other with the Omahas, of Nebraska. Pro- vision is made in them for the payment of over Sl,UU,OOO to the two tribes, for their lands
 Further by the Steamer Arctic.
 New Fork, April 2O.-The reports of Rus sian successes at Prevesa, of their having block aded the mouth of the Danube, and of their having captured several fortresses, which were brought by the Arctic, are denied. WAR MOVEMENTS. A Of I orJ Do e.+off 1oF+ mouth, en route for the seat of war, on Friday the 7th inst.
 Admiral Napier had delivered a patriotic and inspiring address to his feet urging all to do their duty and prosecute the war unhinchingly.
 Vessels with cargoes had been forbidden to enter the Black sea.
 Fighting still continued in Albania, between the insurgent Greeks and the Turkish troops. More forces had been sent down to the disturb ed districts
 | The Greek government is reported to have purchased three Russian vessels of war @
 It is now said that the English cavalry order ed to proceed to the seat of war would not pass through France. CONTINENTAL ITEMS. ! The assassin of the Duke of Parma had been arrested.
 The House of Dunlop & Co.,, of Amsterdam, are reported to have failed for large amount
 FIRE AND LOSS OF LIFE AT NASHVILLE.
 NashWNe April 21.-There has been fire at Longinette's drinking saloon, this morning, in which an old pan and his two sons were smothered.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-02

THE LARGEST STEAMBOAT EVER Bu11r- The \. Y. Courier and Enquirer of the 9th inst, ln noticing the business in the shipyards, says:
 Sneeden & Whtlocl1, Green Point. are con- pletng the great steamboat Metropolis, for the Fail river line, which IS the lagest steamer ever built, being 3,773 ton measurment, 347 feet long, 45 feet beam, 81 feet over all 26 feet depth from the beam deck, and Is feet hold, below the guard deck. She is the strongest vessel of her class, being diagonally braced throughout with heavy iron straps at every frame. She is to be launched in about fort night. She will have the largest engine ever built. It is to be from the Novelty Works, and will have 1O8 inches diameter of cylinder, and l2 feet stroke
The true Democrat., 1854-05-02

MARIcN. - Some excitement prevailed in Marion Cn5tenden county, Arkansas few days since, in consequence ol the County Judge. Wm. r. Farmer, attempting to hold court, a.oer he having aided, as t is alleged in the escape of Morgan the man who murdered APell, ii Memphis, some time since. The ci- tizens held public meeting and passed reso- lutions declaring their belief that he has dis graced himself as a man and citizen. and rendered himself contemptible as a Judge, by aiding notorious murderer to escape from jus tice."
 They further resolved that he souuld not, under any circumstances, hold court-Heleaa Slie5d.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-02

O7F The silver quarter dollar, now issued from the United States Mint, is unlike the emls- slon of 1858, being without the rays around the eagle; but the arrow head on each side of the date Is retained; which was adopted at the same time with the rays, to mark the distinction between the present and the previous legal standard of purity.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-02

lTThe following singular advertisement appears in the London Times:
 "A decided Christian is wanted as superior general servant, in a very small family. A good character indispensable"
The true Democrat., 1854-05-02

LITTLE ROCK TRUE DEMocRAr-Th office of the True Democrat, t will be recollected, was destroyed by the fire in Little Rock on the Zlst of February last. Since that time the publication of the paper has necessarily been suspended but new presses and printing mate rial having been procured, the True Democrat this morning again made is welcome appear ance on our table. An excellent paper it is, and | handsome one. We hope our Little Rock friends will now have a long career of unin- tewupted prospemity.-N 2. True DeHa.
 The True Delta is one of the neatest and best papers in New Orleans, and we recommend it to all those who wish a paper from the Gre scent city.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-02
Latest E'ro.a the Jas2ar, Expe aiticr

We copy from the Y. O. True Delta the fol- lowing Information concerning our fleet sent out for the purpose of making a treaty of con- merce with the Japanese.
 We learn from the cap.a;1 Of the ship Robi- na tha; Commodore Perrvs fleet, consisting of the war steamers Mis,i-si p, Powhatan and Susquehanna; the freg5ta lacedona, the sloops of War Plymouth, Vandaia and Ssra1oga and the storeships Supply, Lexington and South alnfton had arrived at Loo Choo some time in January from Hongkong All we'll
 It will De recollectad tha Commodore rur- chased on his first visit to LOO Choo a tract of land tor a maya! depot, and for such other uses as the American Government might desire to put t co Upon this trac. lying upon Nappa Hoais t seems . fort has been erected by the Americans. Perry left an officer and twelve men II charge of this tof and sailed again on the l7th oi January for JeIdo. Loo Choo is a5ou. halfway between Hongkong and Japan. and Ferry probably reac4ed his destination about the 25th of January.
 ] The Hendrika confirms the report heretofore received by way Of China, of the death of the l f4mperor of Japan. At the time she left, his successor, the Prince Royal, had not vet been crowned.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-02
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SPLENDID REsTAURAT-Bus. Aiken, well known as gentleman of taste and good judge Of liquors has reftted in superior style. the house formerly known as the City Hotel here may be found bar filled with choice fluids, lunch that will make one forget his dinner a billiard saloon unsurpassed in all it's appointments, and speedily cuisine will be attached, where every luxury may he com. handed. Rooms (with the key always on the inside,) where temperance men nav d;scuss champaine or delicious juleps-and onick egress by the back door.
 We wish Mir. Aiken success in his otherwise
The true Democrat., 1854-05-02

G- We learn from the P N. at Plum Bay ou, that a new post office has been established at White Bluff Jefferson county, Ark, and Antonio Baraque, jr., appointed P. N.