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The true Democrat., 1854-10-18

HE NEW CAUSE OF DIvoRCE.-We publish ed recently the action of all agricultural soce- ty in Iowa, declaring that ignorance of wife in the art ot bread making is sufficient ground for divorce. The New York Express, noticing the same action, comments on 1t as follows:
 "The inability to make bread has been de- claled sufficient ground for divorce by the Jones county agricultural society of Iowa. Husband and wife, by decrees of courts and acts of legislatures, have been separated for life on grounds less reasonable But, suppose the courts to decide that an inability to make bread should be a good reason for separating man and wife, what would become of Upper Tendom,' what of the scores of fair faces, deli cate hands, and sumptuousv educated women who are trained simply for the parlor, the ball room, and the pomp and show of fashionable life? Our good mothers all knew how to make and bake bread. There was not one in thou sand who were mothers, in America, twenty five years ago, who could not do this, or make bed, sweep aroom, dust parlors and chambers, cook good dinner, etc. They could also pre- side at a table with dignity and honor, carve the dishes set before them, and economise in the great and honorable work of being the mo- ther and head of the family. They could nurse their own children too, and Were slow to trust those to whom they had given birth to the management and control of others. They were neat, healthy, tidy women then, too They al- ways had changes of clothes, and clothes adapt ed to the seasons. The doctor was called less frequently, and for less frivolous causes. Care and prevention were the medicines which both ministered to mind diseased and saved diseas- ed bodies and the practical maxim was that Ian ounce of preventive was worth pound ot cure."
 Many of these things are changed now and for the worse. The result is the double mis- fortune of a bad education, increased physical ailments, and total want of preparation on the part of many who are married or marriageable for the practical duties of life."
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18
To Marie. Annie, Etc.

"My Christian name-my Christian name, I never hear it now! None have the right to utter it:
 'Tis lost-I know not how. "Mary, Anna, Jane, Matilda,
 Sarah, Charlotte, Caroline, Emma, Gertrude, Julia, Agaes, Lucy, Martha, Adeline. "Names long known in song and story Now near dead and passed away; Only found among departing
 Women of an early day. Marie, Annie, Jennie, Tillie;
 Sallie, Louie, Carrie-Ah! Emmie, Tudie, Julie, Aggie,
 Lucie, Mattie, Addie-Bah! t "Here we have them, sweet and pretty Dressed like dolls in rags of France; Which they seem, save in emotion
 For piano, song or dance. "Can't you, soo'at you, throw your nonsense To the fools from whom it came? t~. . Once again be natural, witty; .f t@ra ., Taking back your Christian name.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18
Characters of the English, Scotch
 And Irish

Looking at the populace of the three king doms, Cor rather queendoms,) it may easily be perceived that there is considerable difference amongst them with respect to temperament.- |, ahe 1rlsh are gay, arduous and impetuous; the ocotch are comparatively cool, steady and cau- uous; the English are perhaps fair average be- tween the two. l remember 1t was not inele- gantly observed by friend of mine that an Englshman thinks and speaks; Scotchman thlnks twice before he speaks; and an Irishman speaks before he thinks. A lady present add ed, "A Scotchman thinks with his head-an lrshman with his heart" This allusion to im- pulse, operating more rapidly than deliberation, is akin to Miss Edgeworth's remark. that an lrlshman may err with his head. never with his heart; the truth, however, being, that he obevs his heart, not always waiting for the dictates of his head Some years ago there was carica- ture, very graphically portraying these grades of difference in the order of the three nations An Englishman, an 1rishman, and Scotchman. were represented as looking through a confec- tioners window at beautiful young woman serving in the shop "Och!" exclaims MT. Patrick, "do let us be after spending half crown with the dear craytur, that we may look at her conveniently, and have bit of chat with her." "You extravagspt dog'. says George " am sure one-half the money will do quite as we'll. But let us go in by all means; she is such charming girl" "Ah, wait wee," in- terposed MT. Andrew; "dnna yeken it'll serve our purpose equally we'll just to ask the boony lassie to gie us twa sixpences for shilling, and enquire where's MT. Thompson's hoose, and sic. like? We're na hungry, and may as weel save the siller.'' And here is the old story of the experiment made in London by two friends, who spoke to every laborer they met between St. Giles and Holborn Hill, until they found one belonging to each of the three countries; and to each, but separately, they put the ques- tion, What would you take to stand on the top of the monument all night with only your night-clothes on?' The Engishman, in a straight forward way, replied at once, " Five pounds;;' the Scotchman cautiously asked, What will you gie?" and the Irishman, off hand, exclaimed" Sure, I'd be after taking a bad cowld."
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18
By Royal Letters Patent.

THE HYDROMAGEN. CT Waterproof. inti-ConSumptive Cork SOIes, manufac- mred by HarcOurt, Bradley & Co.,, fl Market St., Manchester. Principal Warehouse, 102 Wood street, Cheapside Eag1a,M Anaerican Establishments, 38 Ann areaf and 1O2 Nassau street, NeW Korh, U S. 1T HE Hvdromagen is valuable discovery for protecting the feet damp cold. and therefore preventive of ay Lung diseases without any docoring whatever. The homagen Is in the form of sole, and inside the Dol shoe Its medcated character is powerful andote isease.
 the coldes raniest weather the foot can become wet if the Hydromagen IS inserted Ladies may M the ghest soed boots shoes in the most indictment leather with Impunity; while Consumption, so prevalent hong young of our country may be thwarted by their e'a adoption. They entirely supercede overshoes, h alter the feet perspire Tn very unhealthy h and, besides, dangerous pedestrians weather, like idia rubbers. While the latter the t tO appear extremely large, the Hydromagen, being
 thin slice of cork prepared, peculiarly placid inside does the of the boo the foot to appear rHy To Children they extremely valuable, they engage in exercise with comfort and healthy efiects. rexpense so light to need mention besides, e who patronze them will find their yearly doctors bills h diminished thereby.
 4, the Hvdromagen is becoming known, its sale is reasing almost incredible extent. Last year in Lon- Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, Leeds, n Paris Antwerp Hamburg and Berlin, sales reach- 32 45O pairs of Cork Soles. This year the number will surpass that
 Ask the Faculty their opinion of their value as preyen for Coughs, Colds Bronchitis, Asthma and Consumption.
 Mems Size, per pair, D cents.
 Ladies' do do 30 do
 Boys x Misses do 9 do NorICE.-From the Retail Prices make very liberal owance to Jobbers and Wholesalers, that any eeper may make fine profit on their sale, while they article that may be kept in any store, among any class of pods, For tenns apply
 Harcourt, Bradley & Co.,.
 3S Ann Street, New Fork.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18

PREDEsTINATIoN.-"Do Do you believe in pre- destination?'' said the captain of Mississippi steamer to clergyman who happened to be travelling with him.
 "Of course 1 do."
 "And you also believe that what is to be will be?''
 Certainly"
 "Well, am glad to hear it."
 "Why"
 "Because, intend to pass that boat ahead in fifteen consecutive minutes, if there be any virtue in pine knots and loaded safety valves So don't be alarmed, for if the boiler ain't to bust then 1t won't.''
 Here the divine began putting on his hat, and looked very much like backing out, which the captain observing, he said
 "1 thought you said you believed in predes- tination, and what is to be will be-
 "So do but prefer being a little nearer the stern when it takes place.''
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18

A GREAT BARGE.-The Pittsburg Commer cial Journal of the 18th says:
 The largest coal barge ever built at this place. is now being built at the Alleghany river The length is 18O feet, beam 25 feet, and 9 feet hold This barge is owned by MT. Ledlie, and is in- tended to be lowed from this city to New Or leans. She will carry 10000 barrels of coal estimated at ], 400 tons. The barge is so far ad- vanced that she will be launched on the first rise of water. Building barges has become quite business on both banks of the Alleghanv for some time past, but one of the capacity of MT. Dedlie's has never yet been constructed on the western waters. This barge, when loaded, will be lowed down and back by the powerful steam towboat Crescent city.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18
MO- |.

TOWER OF THE IMAGINATIoN.-Dr.N Noble, Tn very able and anal lytic lecture. at Manches- ter, England, on the Dynamic Influences of 1oeas," told good anecdote of M. Boutibouse French savant, in illustration of the power of imagination. This M. Boutibouse served in Napoleon's army, and was present at many en- agreements during the early part of the last cen- tury. At the battle of Wagram, in 1909 he was engaged in the fray The ranks aronnd him had been terribly thinned by shot and at sunset he was nearly isolated. While reloadno his musket he was shot down by cannon half His impression was that the ball had passed through his legs below his knees separating them from the thighs; for he suddenly sank down, shortened as he believed, to the extent of about foot in measurement. The trunk of the body fell backwards on the ground, and the senses were completely paralysed by the shock Thus he lay motionless amongst the wounded and dead during the rest of the night, not dar- Ing to move muscle; lest the loss of blood should be fatally increased. He felt no pain; but this he attributed to the stunning effect of the shock to the brain and nervous system. At early dawn, he was aroused by one of the medical staff, who came round to help the wounded. .-.
 What's the matter with you, my good fell low?" said the surgeon.
 "Ah! touch me tenderly," replied M Bouti- bouse, II beseech you; cannon ball has car ried off my legs'
 The surgeon examined the limbs referred to- and then giving him good shake, said, with joyous laugh-
 "Get up with you; you have nothing the mater with you.''
 M. Boutbouse immediately sprang up in ut- ter astonishment, and stood firmly on the legs which he had thought lost for ever.
 "I felt more thankful" said M. Boutibouse, " than l had ever done in the whole course of mysife before. had not a woud about me- l had, indeed, been shot down by all immense cannon ball; but, instead of passing through my legs, as l firmly believed it had, the ball had passed under my feet, and plowd hole in the earth beneath, at least foot in depth, into which my feet suddenly sank, giving ne the idea that had been thus shortened by the loss of my legs"
 The truth of this story is vouched for by Dr. Noble.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18
MORNING, OCTOBER IS, 1854.

ulation of the country is constantly increasing, and with that increase the proportion of food
 buyers to the whole mass, is increasing; as a consequence, with shortened harvest, the pro- portions of their earnings that must be appro- pnated to food, increases, involving lessoned consumption of all other comforts and necessa- res. It follows that there is less demand for these things, and diminished profits to those who manufacture them. Every possible branch ot industry is affected by the food question, and there is no possible application of government action that would confer such universal benefit as information upon that subject of such vital to all.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18

AN INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE-Mr. James Henry, of Pickens county, Ala, who occupied seat in the legislature of that State last year, has announced himself as the whig candidate for Congress in the Nth district. He is not to be permitted, though, to walk over the field" as we perceive by the following communication ill the West Alabamian: ua.aa M.-I am candidate for Congress against Tim Henry. I am from Bass precinct, situate, lying and being in the northwest corner ot Pick ems county, where no one lives within a clrcum- ference of anybody else. l shut myself up m a room last week, with John Bass (be sure and don't print his name without the B. and my self as delegates, and held a caucus, in which three several ballotings was unanimously no- minated Jim's opponent. John accepts the honor, and will be in the field "during the war" Yours, (without gas or brass.)
 JOHN w. BASS
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18

SINGULAR AFFL1cTIoN.-A singular and shocking case of suffering now exists ln this ci- ty, in the person of a young woman residing in the western part of the city. She has beensuf- fering several years from the growth of reptile in her stomach. Various attempts to destroy it have proved intellectual, and she is in nomenta- " danger of death from It. singular phe- nomenon connected with this case, is, that when the young woman looks at any thing of- fensive to the invisible tormentor she is imme- diately thrown into violens paroxy ysms.- Utsca 1elegruph. 5a9iel a :,.la sr4ti. s-s.c
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18
The Deacon's Order.

A pious, but illiterate deacon, in certain town adjacent to Worcester, Mass, gave to the coachman slip of paper, upon which, he said was written the name of a couple of books, which he wished him to call for at MT. As book store. The driver called at the store, and handing the memorandum to clerk, said
 "Theres couple of books which Deacon B. wishes you! to send to him."
 The clerk, after careful examination of the paper, was unable to make "head or tail'' of it, and passed it to the book-keeper, who was SUD- posed to know something of letters; but to him it was also "Greek" The proprietor was cal led, and he also gave the thing up in despair; and it was finally concluded best to send the memorandum back to the Deacon, as it was supposed he must have sent the wrong paper.
 As the coach arrived at the village inn, the driver saw the Deacon waiting on the steps.
 "Well, driver," said he, "did you get my books to-day?"
 Books! no; and good reason why, for there couldn't man in Worcester read your old hen tracks,"
 Couldn't read 'riten? Let me see the pa- per!'
 The driver drew it from his pocket, and pas- sed 1t to the Deacon, who, taking out and care fully adjusting his glasses, held the memoran- dunn at arms length, exclaiming, as he did so, in very satisfied tone:
 "Why it's as plain as the nose on yoAr face! 'To SAM BUx'-' two psalm books!' I guess his clerks had better go to school awhile"
 And here the Deacon made some reflections upon the Ignorance of the times," and the want of attention to books by the rising gene ration, which would all have been very we'll, if said by somebody else
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, WEDNESDAY

eFHere is another crumb of comfort for moustache growers. Keep the ball rolling. Disraeli, the elder, quotes an author, who, in his Elements of Education," printed in l64O, says: "I have favorable opinion of that young gentleman who is curious in fine nous taches. The time he employs in adjusting, dressing and curling them, is no time lost; for the more he contemplates his moustaches, the more his mind will cherish and be animated by masculine and courageous notions"
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18

0FYou rarely, if ever, see politician with smooth hair, great scholar with fine hair, an artist with red hair, a flop with red hair, min- ister with long hair, or an editor whose hair is carefully adjusted
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18

,., GREEN GAUzELINGs.-A cotemporary, notic- ing the fact that the dandes of Paris have be- gun the fashion of tying green gauge veils to their hats, to protect their delicate complexions from the darkening power of the sums rays, says:-They only want the feathers to mako them real green qauzeyings.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18

A Coop HISTORIAN, BUT PooR SAILOR. Hon. George Bancroft is said to have remark ed the other day, at dinner party at Newport, that "the only pleasure in keeping yacht is to sat oaa tue shore and see at saaz'
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18

CTThe married men of the New York Cricket Club have beaten the single members. A poor, miserable old bachelor says he isn't at all sur prised at it: "they probably got their hands in by beating their wives."
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18

E Nearly $30OO have been forwarded from New York city for the relief of the sufferers by yellow fever at Savannah, and arrangements are in progress looking to still larger results- Philadelphia is also moving in the matter
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18
DISSOLUTION.

THE firm of c. c. Akin ds Co.,, is this day dissol- l yed by the purchase, by c. c. Akin. of the en- ie interest of J. McHenry in the Frl Fral. c. c. 4n assumes the liabilities of the late firm, and is loe authorized to close its business.
 c. c. AKIN.
 J. McHENRY.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18
J, w. CHEATHAM & CO.,.

w choice Wines, Brandies and all kinds of Li-
 uors: Havana Cigars and fine Chewing Tobacco; faints and Oils and all kinds of Fancy and Staple Sroceries. Provisions etc., Napoleon, Arks.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18

There has been more than an average crop of wheat rye and oats, throughout the country and at least half an average crop of Indian corn. Let us see what this will amount to:
 BUSHELS. A full crop Wheat is l2OOOO,OOO
 Rye 15,OOO,O OOOO
 Oats l5OOOOOOO
 Irish Potates 65,OOOOOO Half crop of Corn 3OO,OOOOOO To which may be added
 Sweet Potates 4OOO0OOO Buckwheat 1O,OOOOOO Rice 5,OOO,OOO Barley 5,UOOOO Peas and Beans 100000 Besides an unusually heavy crop of hay.
 Here is about one million of millions of bush els of what may be called bread-a pretty good provision, one would think, for twenty-six mill lions of people.
 The United States Economist is also inclin ed to think that there is a disposition to great ly exaggerate the loss by the failure of the crops and to promote an unnecessary and hurtful alarm. The damage done it says, may cause dimunition of the quantity that can be export ed, and may sustain prices for the year above the level they usually range, after year of high prices like the last, but that is the worst conse- quence to be expected. It is very evident from the great general interest excited, and the vast consequences which. depend in a commercial and financial point of view upon the actual pro- ducts of the soil, that the most important ser vice which government could do all branches of industry, would be to institute an independent bureau, by which accurate and reliable returns should be made annually, of the breadth of , land and acreable yield of crops. All the great interest in the country-railroad, ship ping, importing, manufacturing and all small trades and trafhc--are dependent pricipally up. on the agriculture of the country, and it is to the last degree important that full information up- on that subject should be attainable. The pop
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18
f0 R W 0 R X .

m facilities for doing all descriptions of Job Work m M ssed by any printing establishment in the country % have procured, cost of sixteen hundred dol
 one of Isaac Adams mammoth printing machines which b us to do book and pamphlet work in superior style 1 st very low prices.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18

The undersigned. having purchased of J. McHenry hs entire interest in the Fri Fral. the business will in tnure be conducted under the name of Sept. 27. 1854. If C. C. AKIN.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18
RI IT TO. THE undersigned, will, by the 18th of Octo-

THE undersigned, will, by the 10th Of Octo- l ber next, open the RialtO Restaurant, and be prepared to take boarders by the month or week. as well as to furnish meals, at any time of the day or magM, and accommodate parties of gentlemen, who may desire breakfasts, dinners, or suppers at any time on the shortest notice.
 Gentlemen wishing to spend their time in the city, who have rooms and lodgings of their own, will find the Ralto desirable place to board.
 The pantry and larder are furnished with every substantial and luxury afforded by the markets here and at New Orleans, and arrangements have been made by which the house will be always supplied with every decacy in the way of Game, Fish, &c., well everything furnished by the markets of the coun- try.
 The Rialto is situate on Main street. immediately in front of the Fral at which place the friends of the proprietors, and the public are invited to call.
 AKIN & JAMES. Little Rock Oct. f. 1854 tf
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18

LADIES' MISSES, AND @
 Children's Shoes. E osi Received a we'll seIect- eseaz.szl1e .o eu assortment, consisting in part of ' palrs Ladies' Morocco Welt Lace Boots: a1 C R. R. Buskins: n Caters:
 4 :. M!, Momans Peg'd Spy Brogans; os !" !" Lace Boots; S :, Youths Peg'd F welt Brogans; Children's Shoes. assorted. nt. f1uu TOT sale at M. OSBORN'S " 4o4 Cheap Cash Store.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18

t advertisements will be inserted for s1 per square, M less for the first insertion and 50 for each advertising by the year will be charged s3O. cards and other advertisements, not exceeding asouare s1O per annum.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18
THE TRUE DEMOCRAT ! |. pugLrsEED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY
 JOHNSON & YERKES.
Terms of Subscription.
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r so'y; soPyy, one year. in 30 30
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The true Democrat., 1854-10-18
Prospects of the Crops.

We are fully pursuaded, says the National Intellgencer, that there is much more appre- hensions expressed about the deficiency in the grain crops of the season than is we'll founded. There has been more than an average crop of wheat, rye and oats, throughout the country, and at least half an average crop of Indian corn. Let us see what this will amount to:
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18

71Q vel seIected Ot BOOts, SHOes, eJc eUc., con- sN'Vllg ln part of the following:
 Case Cents Fine Calf Boots; " " W.P
 " Kip " Mud
 :, Boys fine Kip ''
 ' Mems Light Calf Shoes; " " Kip Welt Brogans;
 '" Boys '' s
 :" Light Seal {. 24 pairs Gents Goat Slippers. And for sale at NJ. OSBORN'S ocS' 4 o4 Cheap Cash Store.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18
EAST.
 RS. JONES would call the

--TI attention Of the ladies Of Little Eyf Rex and vicinity to her splendid assort- Sz~ < tent of Millinery and fashionable Dress Goods, con- tsing in part of Bonnets of every descriptions; also handsome assortment of plaid and plain Silks, De Lanes and Dress Goods of all descriptions; full as- srtUent of the latest styles of Dress Trimmings large assortment of Cloaks Mantles and Tulmas of 'he latest style,
 Boots; large stock of Kid Gloves of all coors and szss Embroideres of all description; Ladies' fash ionable Head Dresses; French Corsets; Ladies' Dress taIs and Riding Hats; Boys Caps; Gents Hats and taps.
 Nrs Jones, thankful for the past liberal patronage
 the ladies, hopes by close attention to business, to 'eceive continuation of the same. t October 4 1854
The true Democrat., 1854-10-18

5MHITE SUGAR-1O bbls Powdered and " Crushed, received and for sale by e
 Oct. IT, 1854 VIM B. WAIT