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The true Democrat., 1854-12-20

lumbia, are renewed. Many of these objects partake largely of national character, and are important, independently of their relation to the prosperity of the only considerable organi- zed community in the Union, entirely unrep- resented in Congress.
 l have thus presented suggestions on such terest or importance, andstherefore most wor- thy of consideration during the short remain Ing period allotted to the labors of the present Congress.
 1 Our forefathers of the thirteen United Colo nles, in acquiring their independence, and in founding this Republic of the United States of America, have devolved upon us, their decend- ants, the greatest and the most noble trust ever committed to the hands of man, imposing upon all, and especially, such as the public will may have invested, for the time being, with political functions, the most sacred obligations. We have to maintain, inviolate, the great doctrine ofthe inherent right ofpopular self-govemment: to reconcile the largest liberty of the individual citizen, with complete security of the public order; to render cheerful obedience to the laws of the land; to unite in enforcing their execu- tion, and to frown indignantly on all combina- tlons to resist them; to harmonize a sincere and 1 faith, with the most universal religious tolera- tlon; to preserve the rights of all by caus- ing each to respect those of the other: to carry forward every social improvement to the ut termost limit ofh human perfectability by the free action of mlnd upon mind, not by the obtrusve intervention of msapplied force; to uphold the integrity and guard the limitations of our or ganlc law: to preserve sacred from all touch of o11 tlcal salvation, the reserved powers of the se- veral States and of the people; to cherish with loyal tealty and devoted affection, this Union as the only sure foundation on which the hopes ot civil liberty rest; to administer government With vlgllant integrity and rigid economy; tc cultivate peace and friendship with foreign na- tlons, and to demand an exact equal justice from all, but to do wrong to none; to eschew inter- meddllng with the national policy and the do : mestlc concerns of other governments, and to repeal It from our own; never to shrink from war when the rights and the honor of the coun- try calls us to arms, but to cultivate in prefer ence the arts of peace, seek enlargement of the rights of neutrality and elevate and liberaize the intercourse of nations and by such just and honorable means, and such only; whilst exalt- ing the condition of the Republic, to assure to it the legitimate influence and the benign au- thonty of a great example amongst all the pow CTS of Christendom
 Under the solemnity ofthese convictions, the blessings of Almighty God is earnestly invoked to attend upon your deliberations, and upon all the counsels and acts of the government, othe end that with common zeal and common efforts, we may, in humble submission to the Divine will, cooperate for the promotion of the sl- preme good of these United States
 FRANKLIN PIERCE.
 Washington, Dec 4, 1854.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20

the country for the construction of tbair granted the lands to company free of all ~" ditions, except those contained in tho o., ,'p' Congress. The wisdom of this step has been f ', <" demonstrated by the success which has atts ed the project The road is now in conr, rapid construction.
 We hope and trust this ubject will meet .+ , hands of the Legislature the mature roao., its importance demands. It not an evo,n ','- question. It is the last of the kind an 4 ., N' sas Legislature will ever be called to act -, and one false step taken now can never bo F'' trieved.
 Tie up this grant with the restriction. conditions so earnestly urged upon the Laoi1 ture by some, and, in our judgment it's p.I % will be utterly and irrevocably destroyed " subsequent Legislature can remedy the erro, retrieve the false step.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20
A BILL.

To be entitled an act ring tue line of the Cairo and
 Fulton Raalroad, and, granting the A1lldS a0licb
 aOeTe donated 6y Congress to the State Of Arhun.
 sos, in aid Mereof
 SEC 1. Be it enacted by be General AssemJh of tue State cf Arkanas, That the lands within this State, along the entire length of the line of the Cairo and Fulton railroad, from the Ms souri line to the Texas boundary, with the right conferred by the act of Congress, of selecting other lands, in lieu of such as may have been sold, or, otherwise appropriated by the United States, and, which said lands were granted by an act of Congress, entitled An Act granting the right of way, and making grant of land to the States of Arkansas and Missouri. to aid in the construction of a railroad, from point on the Mississippi, opposite the mouth of the Ohio river, via Little Rock, to the Texas boundary, near Fulton, in Arkansas, with branches to Fort Smith and the Mississippi river," approved February 9th, 1853, are hereby granted to the Cairo and Fulton railroad company, so that they may be legally applied in aid of the construc- tlon Of said main line of road, separately from either of the said branches thereof, and, that the line, or, route for railroad surveyed by the said Cairo and Fulton railroad company, under and by authority of an act of the General As sembly of this State, entitled an ''Act to ncor porate the Cairo and Fulton railroad compa- n.y." approved January 12th, 1853; which sur vey was completed on the 25th day of Sep tember, 1854, reported to the President and Directors of said company; and, by them ap- proved on the 9th day of October, 1854; and, the route of the said road fixed, as shown by the survey, and the resolution of the Borad of Di- rectors of said company, of that date, be, and ! the same Is hereby adopted and definitely fix ed as the line, or, route for said road in this State, in pursuance of the provisions of said act of Congress, upon the conditions prescribed by said act of Congress, as well as those here. matter stated.
 SEC. ?. Be it tiWtle9' enacted, That said lands shall be selected, located, or, entered by said company, in conformity with the provisions of said act of Congress, and, shall vest in full and complete title in the said Cairo and Fulton railroad company" for the purposes set forth Tn sad act of Congress, and they are hereby granted to said company, upon the said Con- pany, executing and delivering, to the Governor of this State a bond to be by him approved, with the condition, faithfully to use said lands for the purposes of their donation as set forth and contemplated in and by the act of Congress aforesaid, free of any charge, expense, or liabil- ! ty to, or upon the State: Provided, That said company shall not have; or exercise any au- thority or control over either of the said branch es: And provided, yfovther, That no part of said grant of lands shall be sold by said company, until twenty miles of said road shall be com pleted, and certified by the Governor, in con- tormity with the provisions of the fifth section Of said act of Congress.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20
The Martha Washington Case.

The most important cause that will occupy the attention of the circuit court at the present term IS the trial of some of the parties impli- cated in the Martha Washington conspiracy .- This boat 1t will be remembered, was burned Tn the jurisdiction of this county, in January. l0o2, by which a number of lives were lost At the May term of our circuit court true bill for murder and arson was returned by the grand jury against J John \. Cummings William Il. Holland, James G. Nicholson, George P Stephens, Lyman Cole, William Kissane, To- renzo Chapn, Amasa Chapin, Adams Chapin, Rufus Chapin, and Benjamin A. Earle. Ofthis number, Adams Chapin, Amasa Chapin, To- renzo Chapin, John N. Cummings w. II. Hol- land, and Benjamin A. Earle, are in attendance to undergo a trial The case of each, we un- derstand, will be tried separately
 On yesterday that of Capt. Cummings was called, and after much argument as to the in- admlSSablllty of various dispositions taken by the defendants, which was decided in the afr native, the court proceeded to empannel jury and after exhausting pannel of forty eight, but hve were selected. The sheriff was ordered tc summon others, sufficient to complete the re- qulsite number, twelve. This, we think, will be done this forenoon
 Counsel for the defence-Hanly & Aleyan. der, Jackson & Crary, of this place, and Messrs Brown & Yerger, of Memphis; and Col A Fowler of Little Rock
 For the prosecution:-P Palmer & Hindman Il. A. Badham, States Attorney. and Moore X sutton Of this place; and Walter Coleman, esq. of Memphis.
 Sydney C. Burton, and other witnesses fo the State, are in attendance. Whether the ac cused have testimony other than the deposi tlons, we are not advised.-Helena SAieza, Dec
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20
TRUE DEMOCRAT. RICHARD H. JOHNSON, EDITOR.
 LITTLE ROCK, DEC. 20, 1854.

s8y We are authorized to announce A. J. smith as candidate for reelection to the otllce of City Recorder, at the ensuing January elections
 sRyH We are authorized to announce Ill. Griihths as candidate for reelection to the office of City Constable at the ensuing January election
 Ks" We are authorized to announce Joseph .. shiey as a candidate for City Constable at the en- suing January election.
 care authorized to announce B. r. Hemp stead as candidate before the ensuing Legislature for reelection as Land Agent for the Washington District.
 r8y- We are authorized to announce Col. R. R. Purdom, of Hampstead county, as candidate before the Legislature for Land Ageut of the Washington District.
 MIssRs. JOHNSON X YERKEs You will please announce my name as calldl- date for City Constable ut the ensuing January cleo tion Respectfully, December 20. 1S54 C. l.. AKIN.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20
Arrest of Kidnappers in Kentucky
 Great Excitement and Important

1t has been discovered that gang of vii. lalns has been organized for some time in Ken tcuky, who obtain their livelihood by stealing free negroes m Ohio and selling them into sla- very. A letter from Maysville, Kentucky, to the Kentucky Yeoman, says:
 Kidnapping free negroes ill Ohio, and delud- ing our slaves from their masters to recapture and sell them, is an established profession of a gang located upon the borders of the Ohio. combining with negro traders in the interior of this State, thereby boldly conducting a villain ous system of piracy heretofore unknown in the annals of crime in Kentucky.
 On Friday morning this community wasSap- prsed of the fact, through the agency of color ed persons, that free negro girz aoos torcabzy to- hen from Ohlo and brought to Kentucky. Sus- picion or the statements of the negroes (which Is not evidence in Kentucky) proved that Lew is, Allen and Henry Young, of this county. were the individuals in whose possession the girl was found.
 Arrests were made, our best and prominent citizens turning out to capture the rogues.- Lewis and Allen Young were forcibly taken by the people from prison and delivered to the authorities of Ohio, where they will be dispos- ed of as the aggravating merits of this case de- serve. Henry Young is detained for trial on this side Thus this suffering community is to be rid of three brothers whose bold career of crime was terror to the peace and safety of the public.
 Lewis and Henry Young openly boast of their determination to burn the city. They confess 1t to be their source of livelihood to steal free negro or decoy our slaves and sell them to negro traders. The city council met on Monday morning, and ordered meeting of the people to protect their rights and property. for within five days the city has been fired in various portions of the town, and the alarm bell ropes cut; in the meantime seven or eight ot our slaves were missing. The town meeting called by the council was presided over by the mayor, resolutions were adopted. and committees of vigilance appointed. Start, ling disclosures have been made regarding the late terrible powder explosion, with other acts of violence, known in the calendar of unhap- py events in Maysville.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20
The Allis Case-Aeain.

Below, we lay before the public, letter ad- drassed to us by Mir. Crease, the Treasurer In our statement of this case, last week, we had no intention to do Mir. Crease an iniury--we were simply endeavoring to reach the really guilty one--to reach the gentleman, who, en- amored with Jenny Ldnd and her reputation as a songstress, left the Auditors office his public duties and the State, and like troubadour of old, went in search of her.
 We would respectfully suggest to the Legs- lature now in session, that this subject is worth strict investigation. We showed last week that the sum of $16OOO has been lost to the State-and the loss has been a toto7o for the ! State has never received in return one particle of benefit for the amount thus forced from her. We showed this, and in addition, that by mis- management, If not corruption, the work of placing the penitentiary in repair was delayed two years longer.
 Major Greer, MT. Crease and Capt. Danley had the control of this matter. Let 1t be inyes- tigated by committee appointed for the pur pose and let the public know upon whom the blame should rest The only way to protect the public service from the impostions of faithleSs officer, is to hold him to strict accountability
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20
Fair and Supper.

The ladies of the Methodist church will give a Fair and Supper at the STATE BANK this evening and to morrow evening. All are in- vited to attend. Admission $1.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20

6T The Cleveland (Ohio) Plaindealer tells the following:
 A little boy, five years old, while writhing under the tortures of the ague, was told by his mother to rise up, and take powder she had prepared for him. "Powder! powder" said he, raising himself upon one elbow and putting on rogush smile, "mother ain't gun '
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20

0FThe farmer whose pigs got so lean that they would crawl through the cracks of their pen, stopped their fun'' by tying knots in their tails
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20

16 the Editr ot' the True DemOodt-
 Sm The version of the transaction llTi ni. rated in your last issue under the head of The Ans Casen is considered to have placed in an un1aIo rabe position by conveying the idea that had aee' ed to act upon the bid of Mir. Robins; and being s" tsfed from our conversation that such was not you intention, am induced to request you to puohSh '' following plain statement of the ease: uor
 The Secretary of State, Auditor, and Treasure were. as you stated constituted board to receN' proposals to build wall around the penitentiary tT gether with work shops etc, as described n the pI, but so far from considering it necessary to await S return of the Auditor, who was absent the day appointed to open the proposals, met the otnTl commissioner Major Greer, aud ace agreed in aWaIu ing the contract MT. Robins, the lowest 6iquel whereupon, at request, the contract and oohI prepared by the Attorney General for the State "''
The true Democrat., 1854-12-20
An Error Corrected---A Still
 Stronger Case.

In our issue of December 9th, we showed that, under the swamp land law of 1853, the passage of which Danley procured upon the ground that 1t would bring 'no additional cost to tue iState," enormous sums of the public monies were paid out to his strikers for "making and marking plats. To these sums we now have others to add. We did not then state the full amount, as we had overlooked the sums he paid for the sa,ne p1ats out of the Internal Im- provement and Seminary fund.-
 The account stands as follows for making and marking plats'' for the State Land Agents: Amount paid out of the Seminary Fund:
 To A. M. Woodruff S4 %
 H. V. Seckondorf 9 10
 "J. E. Knight, { 70 Amount paid out of the Internal
 Improvement Fund:
 To A. M. Woodruff, S9 40
 " II. V. Seckendorlf So 60
 "J. E. Knight, 77 80
 A. Grellett 9 60 Amount paid out of the Swamp
 Land Fund.-
 To A. M. Woodruff, 2,157 50
 J. E. Knight 1902 50
 H. V. Seckendorff, 1866 75
 A. Grellett 971 75 Total amount paid out for making
 and marking plats," $7,197 70 And in our statement of this matter we have another error to correct. Instead of s or 9 months, as we before stated, we understand the work of making and marking'' these plats was accomplished in or months. Now we ask in all candor, can this enormous sum of seve,, aousaad one baaad,ed and ninety dours a,aa seventy cents be honestly earned by four clerks in the short space of time in which they exe- cuted the job? We ask the public. is it spossi. i ble?
 A word more-the plats made, we are in. formed by a gentleman possessing the knowl- edge to judge correctly-are disgrace to the State. Though the very highest prices were
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-03-24

THE undersigned take pleasure in announcing to the
citizens of Evansville aud surrounding country. that
ney have opened a SHOE STORE AND FACTORY, on
Main street. between Second and Third. whsre one or
Doth of the be found a ali business hours
One the firm has just returned from the East, with
large supply latest of manufactured work of
all kinds which the, will sell aud warrant. Their stock
OF Leather and Findings is of the finest and quality
and selected with great care aud with desire
topleaseall. HART FEbhEh.
g. B.-The attention of the Ladies and Children rs re-
.pecifully nyited To our assortment and prices.
IT9 All rips repaired, free charge, ofworF bought
at establishm-n (dcci9l IL. ~ r.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-03-24
COOK,S FAMILY GROCERY.

THE undersigned would respectfully announce to the
Il citizens Evansville, that he is now better prepar-
ed than ever To supply their tables WITH EVERY
THING CHOICE AND FRESH, in the line of Family
Groceries.
Thankful the very liberal patronage received du-
ring the past year. confidently expect continuance of
my share the trade as now present additional claims
and shall spare efforts to merit IL.
am constantly rec .yirg all the leading articles Of
Family supplies fresh om tae country; and shall Keep
on hand at all times Fresh Butter Cheese, Lard Eggs
Poultry, Fresh Meats, Dried and Picked Meats.
A complete assortment of Dry Groceries OF every de-
crip,on. Teas Coffee, Sugars Moasses, Flour, Feed
exc.
NV MARKET WAGON will deliver all goods to the
doors of the purchasers promptly upon the receipt OF
ZH.COOK
oet22 Opposite the Post Office.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-03-24

MRS. E. NJ. RICH. No. 2u4 Fifth street, Cincinnati.
wi would respectfully call pnbc attention TO her
large and shionable Stock of Millinery and Fancy
Goods consisting Of silk, Satin. Velvet and Braid Bon.
nets Bonnet Caps and Fancy Trimmings. Ribbons Man
tas Cloaks Black and Colored silk and other Laces
Needle-worked Collars. CbemiZeies. Sleeves, DC.
which prepared to sell at prices which cannot fail
TO give satisfaction.
When YOU visit Cincinnati, call on
MRS. z. NJ RICH,
mhl5y 2o4 Fifth street, between Elm aud Plum.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-03-24
C0-p,HTNERsHiP NOTICE

TINE undersigned have this day formed Copartner-
ship under the name and s,le of T. Vautier & Mar
CONNER aud will continue The Hat and Cap business at
their stand Main street between Frs and Second.
Morgan. Kccn ~ Preston's old stahd.)
We would respectfully solicit cor tinuance OF the
patronage heretofore literally extended towards the
late rn pledgng ourselves TO spare nothing TO merit IL.
p. VAUTIER,
A. MARC )NNIER.
Persons indebted to the late firm will please call and
make settlement. ldecl3
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-03-24
Il. +. CRISP,

CITY RECORDER AND JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
Fosters Batldirg. Up Stairs.
F. CRISP. having removed his Office to Fosters
j building will be hand at all times, TO take ac,
acknowledgements OF Deeds, Mortgages, &c. and attend
to all business required of him as Justice Of the Peace
feb9-tf
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-03-24
CRACKERS AT WHOlEsALE M

THE undersigned constantly keeps hand n large
assortment OF fresh Water Buffers and sugar Crack
ers aud also Of Soda. Po, and Navy Bread, which be
ing manufactured oy the latest improved Machinery.
and are not excelled In quality by any other manuacto-
nv in the country large stock always hand ut my
deelI-u J. sIExICH.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-03-24

The undersigned having become the successor 70 the
house anJ business OF okiey IL MITCHELL will continue
the heretofore. |.tea
Thakful 10 the friends Of the late firm for former pat
ronage he socits continuation Of their confidence and
business. His Wharfboat at the river Is one OF the
largest size, and noted for its capacity And alse hav
ing ample Warehouses on Water street, as wei as
mammoth Warehouse in course OF construction on the
Canal and enien the Railroad Depot his faci
ties for the receiving and forwarding of Merchan
die and Produce via River, Railroad and Canal are
very complete.
He is also prepared to make cash advances all pro-
duce property consigned TO him for sale be ship
cities. (octlstf) JOHN =. MITCHELL.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-03-24
ByTTKOLFF a. SONS,

DxALERs GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES GOLD CHAINS,
FlNE JEwELRY alt KINDS. SILVER WARY. CLOCKS,
sPEcrACLEs, oSc.. AIN sTREtT. BETWEEN
FIRST AND SECOND, EVANSVILLE. IA.
C2 WE have constantly on hand large and COM
NA plete assortment of the above named goods and
rkwill sell them low as any house in the West, We
therefore respectfully invite all who desirous OF buy
ing Watches Jewelry. give call before purcis-
OF US ldec2Lly.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-03-24
,.nnrEuyHaRpW AND COACH
'rsx VI MIN(.S.

WYE would call the attention Of Saddlers and Coach
w makers and all others dealing in the above busi-
ness TO our full and complete stock consisting in part
of Hames Wagon, Stage aud buggy.
Leeihers Patent. Enameld, Harness * skirting.
BUCKLES Roller. Bride and Harness.
Webbinr Rein Girh, Roller and Straning.
pad. Trees Japanned Brass aud Silver Mounted.
Chains. Stage and Trace
Saddle Trees Spanish. Side, Fall Backs, &c.
Thread and silk and Pushes.
ALSO
Axels. Bands, Oil Cloths, Duck and Drilling.
Lace FASTING and Scanning.
Bolts. Carriage and Tire.
saddle Nails Brass and Lace Tacks.
Birdie Bits and Strrup Irons ofevery kind.
Whips, Buggy, hiding. Gum and Ok.
The above we will sell low can be purchased in
,hs Wes, (dec2) BABCQCK BROTHERS.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-03-24

COPELAND would respectfully announce to the
citizens of Evansville and its vi inity that he has
opened Office First street. near Main In the room
formerly occupied as Post Office, where all trans2c-
ons appertanrg the business of banking and of ky
change will carried with promptness, fidelity and
dispatch.
REFERS To-
Messrs ATWOOD. DUNLEVEY d CO., New York.
ADAMS a. GRAHAM. New Orleans.
ELLIS d STURGES. Cincinnati, o.
o. BOWEN, Esq Prest. Central Bank. lndi
dianapolis, la. ilan4u
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-03-24
G CoPELAND,S BANKING AND EX.
= CHANGE OFFICE

GRANTS temporary assistance To prompt persons, at
II fair and uniform rates, al all seasons
Buys and sells Exchange on Eastern and western
Cit es Drafts Europe, Gold and Slser silver chage,
Uncurrcnt Money. Land Warrants; RENTS Money to any
mn n of Europc makes Collections and RENTS proceeds
nromny nt irrent rates OF Exchange. Pays Six per
cent interest on Deposits, Papaole on demand ONCE
open from A. NJ, till z. NJ.
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