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The true Democrat., 1854-05-30

declined Is. Breadstu& are unchanged. Su- gar-The market opened with good demand but fell off at the close. Rice is flat. Coffee is quiet Pig iron is quoted at 83s. Consols 871&
 A detailed account of the bombardment of Odessa states that all the batteries and military stores were destroyed, two powder magazines blown up 12 Russian ships of war sunk, and 12 vessels ladened with ammunition taken. The merchant vessels were unmolested The loss on the part of the allies was only five killed and six wounded.
 The allied fleet has left for Sebastopol
 PARIS, Monday.-The Imperial guard has been re-established, and General St. Dean D. Angely appointed commander.
 A telegraphc dipatch was received by the government last night, announcing victory by the Turks, and stating that Omar Pacha had succeeded in cutting in two the Russian army in Dobrudscha.
 Great excitement had been caused by the ex- ploits of the Grape Shot, and the British steam CTS have been sent in persuit of her.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-30
Non-Intervention-The Democrat
 ic Doctrine.

The Boston Post, discussing the Nebraska bill, says:
 President Jefferson declared that to regulate the conditions of men composing State was certainly the exclusive right of every State, which nothing in the constitution has taken from them and given to the general government:
 President Madison declared not only against this State restrictions, but that territorial slavery restriction was not within the powers of the general government:
 President Monroe declared his determination to veto the principle of State restriction, and that the territorial restriction was repugnant to the principles of the constitution:
 President Adams declared it was not within the powers of Congress to impose the proposed slavery prohibition OF sovereign State:
 President Jackson declared that Missouri would never humble herself to submit to such prohibition, and denounced 1t:
 President Harrison declared that the north western States, notwithstanding the l794 ordin- ance, had the right to establish slavery or pro- hibit it, as they pleased, and the State restric- tion proposed for Missouri was unconstitutional.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-30

STEAMBOAT DISASTER AND Loss OF LIFE The St. Louis Republican of the 18th inst. con- tains the account of the sinking of the steamboat Pike in Big Eddy, one hundred miles below St. Louis, on the morning of the 18th inst, by which several lives were lost The Pike left St. Louis Thursday evening, the 11th inst, with about one hundred and eighty passengers, crew, etc. About l o'clock at night, when all the passengers were asleep and the boat was making some fifteen miles an hour, she struck snag or rock, which tore her bottom out and caused her to sink with great rapidity. Not more than three minutes elapsed before the water was up to the ladies' cabin. So sudden was the accident, that women and children became frantic with apprehension.
 From six to ten deckers including two of the crew, were drowned. One of the victims was a woman, and two of them children. None of the officers or cabin passingers were lost They were taken off by the Fashion, and put on board the Telegraph Mo- 2 which left last evening for Louisville. The Pike had considerable freight of flour hemp and merchandise, which Is, of course, loss She was new boat and worth from $2O,OOO to $22.OOO She was one of the St. Louis and Louisville mail line
The true Democrat., 1854-05-30
Board of Brokers---Wall Street,
 New York.

The Board of Brokers is curiosity, and IS as well worth visit as any other menagerie in the city. The principal animals or exhibition are bulls and bears, but there is great variety of each genus, and there is no "cry'' of any wild beast now existing that cannot be initiated in a superior manner to the original by some one of the members. While in the Board room, all restraint and dignity is laid aside, and all sorts of "tricks upon travellers are practc- ed by old hands, who, outside, never think of smiling. There are about 15O members but only 12O are regular attendants The eldest member is about seventy years of age, and the youngest twenty-five The initiation fee is four hundred dollars, and the yearly dues, in the shape of fines, are from twenty-five to three hundred dollars more. If not on hand at half past ten o'clock when the roll is called, the fine is sixpence; for going to the door, one shilling; for bidding on stock out of order, two shllllngs and so on through the catalogue. Some ot the members get fined two or three dollars day.
 The stock list is called off by the president, beginning with government and State stocks, then banks, insurance companies, fancy stocks, railroad i stocks and closing with railroad bonds
 me Is given on each stock for bidding Eve fytnlng goes along pretty quietly until the ''tan- cles" are reached, such as Nicaragua, Cumber- land' Erie, Hudson river, and Harlem, when there are occasionally, scenes of noise and con- fusion perfectly indescribable Fifty men are yelling at top of their voices-some wanting to sell, some wanting to buy-some jumping up and some sitting down-all excited-ali trying to sell the highest and buy the lowest-making noise enough to take all the hair off nervous mans head, and rendering it almost impossible to get the sales properly recorded. After a great many raps and "Come to order, gentle men!'' and "I will fine every gentleman two shillings bidding on that stock'' by the presi- dent order is once more restored
 It often happens that one sale is claimed by three persons, and in that case the question is laid before the Board to be decided The decisions are sometimes unjust but there is no help for it. If broker is not popular, he stands poor chance of getting decision in his favor.- Sometimes in the midst of the greatest excite ment when thousands of dollars are being made and lost, some little incidents will happen that will divert the attention of the whole board, and prevent, for time, any business being done. One day, when the board was on
The true Democrat., 1854-05-30
Arrival of the Europa.

NeW York, May l9. The Europa arrived this morning, with dates of the 6th
 The Russian Sultana batteries were lombard. ed by the allied fleets.
 Omar has signally defeated Luders.
 The American privateer Grape Shot was cap- tured by French brig, off Lands End
 The Black Hawk, from Liverpool to New York, with 800 passengers, foundered at sea all saved, 12O landed at Falmouth.
 War news is important.
 The allied fleet bombarded the Russian fort at Suina mouth of the Danube on the 18th and 18th.
 Omar Pacha, with 10000 men, gave battle to Gen. Luders, between Silistria and Rassova. The battle ragged several hours. During the night previous, Omar had sent division to- wards the sea, which in the height of the battle attacked the Russians in the rear, causing tre- mendous confusion. The Russians retreated behind Czernaroda, with loss of many guns stores, baggage; and military chest.
 The Russians continue the attack on Silistra On the 2Oth the Turks crossed the Dandube, to destroy the Russian batteries; advanced to Kalareska after hard fighting; on the 23d re- tired to Silistria uninjured.
 Paskiewitch has ordered the Russians to ad- vance no further into Drobrusca
 An important battle was fought on the 2Oth between the Turks and the Greek insurgents Arta was taken by the Turks in 50 minutes, by assault.
 Greek leaders Jaiskaki and Savelo led con- siderable slaughter by the Albanians. The leader Grivas fled.
 All ofthe coast of Greece is closely blockaded by the allies.
 On the 18th, fight ensued between the Turks and Montenegrtans, at Nichseek. The Mon- tenegrians were commanded by Vorrede George Pattovitch.
 Hostilities had fairly commenced.
 It is reported that Austria will occupy the provinces.
 Admiral Sir Chas. Napier was closely blocka;, ding the Baltic ports.
 Russia is fitting out fleet of 800 armed boats
 Dennistown quotes safes of cotton for the week at 32 900 bales Orleans fair F middling 53a, upland fair, 614 middling 51s. Bacon has
The true Democrat., 1854-05-30
The Caloric Ship Ericsson Aaoat
 Again

After an ardous uninterrupted labor of some fortnight's duration, the caloric ship Ericsson has been again raised to the surface, from her unfortunate submersion. Work was resumed on her at half past ten o'clock on Wednesday night under great disadvantages, and she was got ahoat about one o'clock yesterday, and lowed by the steam tugs for about l OOO feet from where she sunk, on to the Jersy flats, where it was expected she would float at high water in the evening, and be lowed to her dock to reft. The damage to her internal decorations and ft- tngs is very great, amounting to about S3O, GOO. Her handsome marble top tables satn-covered sofas, beautiful mirrors, and all the splendid de- corationS that but short time back attracted the attention Of every visitor, are now jumbled together in heterogeneous mass, crushed and broken up into fragments, and all covered with mud and completely saturated with water.- The machinery, however does not appear to have suffered any, good cleaning appearing to be all that 1t requires to make It as perfect as ever. The appertures through which the water rushed that caused the accident, were the two coal ports on the starboard side, one dead light and three side lights The job of stopping them before the pumps could work was attended with much difficulty and no small amount of danger. The coal ports which were CONtIcu bN ll1c dIIllSS, Hdu to De ClOSeO lTOul the inside by canvas in addition to board to fit the apperture on the outside, which required great patience and perseverance, The dead lights and side lights were stopped on the out side by plugs made to fit the holes, and the hawse holes were closed by driving in to them pices of wood and oakum. This latter was difficult iob owing to the chains being still run through them The divers employed in this dangerous work were Messrs. Jas NJ. Glinn. John Henry, and Jesse Talmadge Attempts were made to close the side lights from the inside, but after Mr. Glinn had descended winding stairway into the cabin, and chiseled away the door of one of the state rooms, to get at one of them, his progress was arrested by the bedding and other furniture in the room, which completely filled up the place and pre- vented his working. This was very dan gerous operation, for if any of the lines con- nected with his diving apparatus had caught in the narrow stairway by any projection Tn hls route, it would very probably have proved fatal to the hardy diver. Six steam pumps, a derrick, and several steamers were employed in raising the vessel. Owing to the unfortunate accident several months will probably elapse before the Ericsson will again be in working order, when it is to be hoped that her perfor- mances will be such as to deprive the most skeptcal of chance for doubling the applica- billty of the idea to ocean navigation-an idea the indomitable proector of which has for so long time, and under so many adverse cir cumstances, been working so ardentlv to carry out.-M Y. Herald, 12th.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-30

A BLOODY FIGHr-The rencontre between Gen. EARLE and Mir. WooD, the former of Jacksonville, Ala, the latter of Wetumpka, which rock place on the 26th ult., resulted in the death of EARLE, who had been a very pro- minent politician in his part of the State. A young lady, a relative of WooD, was in the case, and she having resided with EARLE, and had been spirited away, the suspicion became so strong with WooD that wrong had been done her, that WooD assailed him first with a pistol, the ball penetrating the back of the neck and then ranging upward between the skin and skull. The wounded man fell forward to the floor, with the chair on which he had been sit- ting partially covering his back WooD then drew his knife and cut EARLE while it lasted, inflicted many wounds about the head and finally breaking off the blade in the skull.- His death followed in few minutes.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-30
From Texas.

An extra from the office of the Ledger, dated San Antonio, May 8, contains the following let ter from a correspondent, dated linear Fort Ewell, Texas, May 2d," giving an account of an attack by Indians on government train, in which five teamsters were killed:
 About noon to-day, teamster by the name of Mansfield, belonging to one of Major Chap mans trains of wagons for Eagle Pass, Fort Duncan) came into Fort Ewell, with the report that Indians-supposed to be Lipans-attack- ed the train about seven miles from the post, drove off all the teamsters, wounding some. kill ling others, and then cut the mules out of the harness and run them off There were four teen or fifteen wagons, the same number of teamsters, and wagon master, (McIntosh) with one other extra man. Mcintosh was on a fine horse, and has not come in. It is suppos- ed he is killed, and his horse taken. Two of the wounded teamsters, have since come in. and three not wounded, making six accounted for.
 The commanding officer, on hearing the re- port, ordered out five different parties of rifle men-one of twenty men, under command of an officer and four parties of ten each under command of a sergeant; with each of the lat ter also went one of the return teamsters as guides. As the Indians have only about two hours the start, it is probable they will stand a pretty hard chance of getting away; for on no occasion did l see men so quickly in the sad dle, or show such an eager spirit for the chance Pork and bacon, sugar and coffee, were scarcely thought of; in fact, half an hour after the alarm was given, every man was in the saddle, and off at the word go.
 Four o'clock P. M.-Since writing the above. one of the rihemen has returned from his par ty, and reports five dead bodies in the vicinity of the wagons, one of which he recognized to be Mcintosh, the wagon master; the names of the other four he did not ascertain. He brought in raw hide sheath for lance, or some other ot the Indian weapons. 1 believe the com manding officer will send out tomorrow for the dead bodies.
 There is no more than ten or fifteen soldiers at present at the post. The other part of the command have been out some time scouting, and are still out in the vicinity of Los Oueos, l think in three different parties, each under an officer Two officers only remain at the post, one of which Is the surgeon.
 will write to you again, and give you the result of the chase. The above can be relied on as all fact
The true Democrat., 1854-05-30
BELLS! BELLS!! BELLS!M

'INHE subscribers manufacture and keep on hand g Il large assortment of Bells suitable for Churches Academies, Factories, Steamers, Plantations, etc. mounted with their improved Hangngs the most eff cent in use. Their establishment has been in opera tlon Thirty Years, having turned out nearly 0OC Bells averaging 800 lbs. each; and its patterns and process of manufacture perfected together with re- cent Improvements that its Bells have an unequaled reputation for volume of sound and quality of tone They have just receved-Jan., lS54-the FIRST PREMIUM "a silver medal of the Worlds Fair in New York, over all Bells from this country or Europe Having large assortment of Bells on hand and be- ing i'll immediate connection with routes in all drec- hons, either railroad canal river, and but hours from New York. can execute orders with dispatch Address A. MENEELY'S SONS.
 May 23. 1854 1y. West Troy. Albany CO.,. N. '.
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Died.--In this city on the 26th inst, after a short illness of only few hours, Dr. JAeeB TUTEw1LER, in the Goth year of his age INDIE
 The deceased was born in Rockingham coun- ty, Virginia, in the year 1794, and removed to this place upwards of 30 years ago, where he has lived ever since an honest, kind and chari table man. Thus has another one of the few 1emainng old settlers, been carried to the tomb.
 Richmond, Virginia papers please copy
 On Sunday the 18th May, at the residence of J. P. Karns in this city, MT. BENJ F. DooLEY.
 In this county, May 26th, 1854, MT. SAMUEL McMoRAN, a native of Scotland.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-30
HARDWARE. CUTLERY. Etc

LUST received direct from Boston, general assort- . ment of Hardware, Cutlery, etc., consisting of Broad Axes, Hunts, Moore's and Collins Axes spce coffee and corn Mills; log dog and trace Chains grub and wedding Hoes; casteel SRovels and Spades: Fry Pans, Teakettles; Boston blue cut Nails horse do shears and Scissors; Compasses; box-wood and ivory pocket Rues Harmonicans note; red ding dress tuck, ivory, pocket and fine Combs; pow der Flasks; gun Tubes and Caps; Port Monies; ebo- noy, butcher and Saber Hunting Knives; barlow dog and pocket do; blued and carpet Tacks; Hand saws Drawing knives Hatchets, Hammers, Augers, Chi ses; cotton, wool horse and Jim Crow Cards-to- gether with sundry articles too numerous to mention and for sale at the cash store, by
 May 16 M OSRORN
The true Democrat., 1854-05-30

CLOSELY CONTESTED BILLIARD MATCH.-Mr. Atkinson, of Blackburn, and MT. Smith, of Manchester, played the first part of match, 2OOO up, for &lOO, a fortnight since, at the Bull hotel, Blackburn, when Mr. Smith won by six. The second half of the game has since been played at Manchester, and at the commence ment the betting was 6 to 4 on Smith. The game commenced by stringing for the start and the choice of the balls, which was obtained by MT. Atkinson who kept the lead for the first 300 by some very good play, and then clear lead of 9O Mr. Smith got fortunate break, and when the game stood at 500, MT. Smith was leading about 90 points. After short in- terval the game was resumed and MT. Atkinson again succeeding his opponent. The game fuc- tuated between 800 and 900, MT. Smith be- ing at one time 50 ahead. The game then went OF steadily until the last 50, when the game became very exciting, and at the finish ing portion most critical-the state of the game being, Smith, 1899; Atkinson, 1898, and both balls ill baulk. It was Mir. Atkinsons break, so that he dare not give miss He went for can- non, but did not succeed and his adversary again scoring, he lost the game by two.-Loneloaa pa- per, AprH l.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-30

MARRIED.-On the 22th inst, at the residence of l.. J. Reardon, Esq, in this city, Mir. ROBERT CLEMENTS to Miss JOSEPHINE BUCKNER, both of this city.
 The entire force of the True Democrat office return their thanks to the fair bride for deli cious present of wedding cake and other delica- cies
The true Democrat., 1854-05-30
POISONING.
THOUSANDS of parents who use Vermi

] fuge composed of Castor Oil, Calomel, etc.. are not aware that, while they appear to benefit the pa tent, they actually laying the foundations for a series of diseases, such salvation, loss of sight, weakness of limbs, etc.
 In another column will be found the advertisement of Hobensacks medicines, to which we ask the atten- ton of all directly interested in their as well as their childrens health. In Liver Complaints and all disorders arising from those of bilious type should make use of the only genuine medicine, " Hoben- sacks Liver Pills"
 .8y- Be not Deceayed" but ask for Hobensack's Worm Syrup and Liver Pills, and observe that each has the signature of the proprietor, J. N. HOBEN- SACK, as none else are genuine.
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The true Democrat., 1854-05-30

How TO MOUNT HoRsE.-A latter from an officer on board the U. s. ship St. Mary's, dated St ;Marys, Huacho, Peru, published in the Burlington Free Press, gives the following de- scnptlon of an entirely original and ludicrous mode of mounting horse:
 The women do all the work here, and the men men are good-for- nothing set of gamblers and thieves. The women ride on the hind quarters of their horses without saddle, cross-legged, With the load on the horse in front. They mount the animal by taking hold of his long dalb making loop by doubling itup and clasp
The true Democrat., 1854-05-30

GT The Washington Union says that Col. Gadsden was to leave that city on the evening of the llth inst, for Charleston, where the U. S.. steamship Fulton will touch and carry him to Vera Cruz. It IS understood that he carries with him the project of treaty with Mexico, recommended by the Senate to the President.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-30
THE TRYING TIME.

k>OR the purpose of securing one of the Largest II and HandsOmest Stocks of Goods in my line ever brought to this market, have determined to leave for New York month earlier than usual resolved such goods shall be sold in this city at the very low prices intend selling for on my return it is therefore absolutely necessary, to call upon all in debted to me, to come up to tie Captains Q7ce and seHle," for must have the money due me now. to those who owe me, and desire all having claims against me- to present their accounts for settlement
 May 23 2t D. C. FULTON
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ing with one hand the upper and lower parts of the tail, and then putting one foot in the loop and the other foot on the joints of the horse's leg, they ascend as if going up stairs. They
 usually stand erect on the horse, before sitting down. The horses never kick or stir.
The true Democrat., 1854-05-30

IRON RAILING GWORKS.-IRON RAILING, IL every variety, of Wrought and Cast Iron, and the celebrated Wire Railing. Wickersham's Patent. ed Wire Fence, for Prairies, Railroads, Farms, Lawns, Gardens, etc., at g per rod. Iron Bed. steads---Iron Furniture.
 The 2d edition of " New Phase of the Iron Manu- facture containing designs explations and prices of the above articles forwarded by addressg the subscr Der. JOHN B. WICKERSHAM, Warerooms, No. 3l2 Broadway. Works, Nos 5S, 55, 57, 59 and 61 Lewis street, New York.
 April II, 1854 Am
The true Democrat., 1854-05-30
s.R ESS.

- h E C E Ss'' HNHE subscribers grateful for patronage heretofore Il so Gberally extended beg leave to announce to the citizens of Little Rock that they now prepar ed for public reception in their newly fitted establish ment Having spared no pains or expense either in the adornment of their House or in the quality of their Liquors, they feel justified in guaranteeing to their friends accommodations vastly superior to any ever before offered in this city.
 The Recess is situated on East Main street. in the building formerly known as the Rock Hotel, having all the conveniences of a central position and com manding delightful view of the river and surround ing country.
 There will be found constantly on hand the choicest articles of VINES, BRAND1Es MALT LroUoRs. etc. etc., together with the best brands of CIGARS and TOBACCO.
 Attached to the Recess is magnificent and exten- sive
 BILLIARD SALOON, Furnished with great care and possessing every con- venience.
 Nothing will befound wanting for the comfort of those who may favor them with their patronage.
 c. c. AKIN & CO, ProprSetoYs. Latt1e Rock, May 16, 1854 1y.
 N. B. Always on hand during the summer months, an abundant supply of ICE. c. c. A. & co.
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WHIT. F. GREENFIELD, Attorney at Law and General Land Agent, Pine Bluff Arkansas.
 Will attend to the purchase and sale of land per ctng land ttles obtaining patents and other claims and payment of taxes same.
 May 3O 1854 ly
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c o M M E R c I A l.. ;.

Q@ce ?f tAe Picayune, May 2l, 1854. COTTON-The advices by the Europa, the steam CT of the 9th inst, merely confirming the decline brought by the Atlantic, gave more confidence to buyers, and the sales reach 6,5OO bales, at fuller prices The sales would have been larger had there been better supply on the factors tables. Ordinary ..sA@@s6h 1IoW AluulAHS .OZ4VV1 Middling .7A@7H Good Middling. .sA@s1a Middling Fair. r.......................9@ .9@9A CdT ...........012 SUGAR-300 hhds were sold at prices varying from fA to 4e.
 MOLASSES- brls prime reboiled wers sold a 12 cents.
 FLOUR-St. Louis and Illinois S7 25t@7 3715. CORN-White 57, 56@5S.
 PORK-1oO brls uninspected primo sold at 10 30. BACON-Sides 6A shoulders 5A. COFFEE-Rio 9@9A.