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The true Democrat., 1854-12-27
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Iuesaay, December 18th.
 Mir. Baxter obtained leave to withdraw House bill, No. IA.
 Mir. Wilson introduced bill to incorporate the town of Elm Spring, in Washington coun- ty, which was passed.
 MT. Edmondson introduced bill to provide more fully for the incorporation of the city of Fort Smith, which was passed
 House bill to incorporate the town of Prince ton, Dallas county, was passed.
 House bill to incorporate the town of Mag nolla, was passed.
 House bill for the relief of R. L. Pesues. was passed. The bill to make cutoff on the Mississippi nver, III Chcot county, was rejected.
 Mr. Nealle introduced bill for the relief of Marcus f. Johnson, which was read and refer red to the committee on swamp lands. Mr. Gould introduced bill for the relief of Wade Griffin; read
 House bill to authorize the school commits sloners of Conway county to sell the 16th sec ton Tn said county, was passed.
 Mir. Macon introduced bill to regulate and prohibit the retail of ardent spirits in Phillips county; read first time.
 MT. Wade moved to include Ouachita coun- ty, which motion prevailed. MT. Wade also moved to include Taylor township, in Colum- bia county, which was agreed to-
 Mir. Hockersmth moved to amend by insert ing Saline county which was adopted.
 The bill as amended was read third time and passed
 On motion of Mir. Redmond, House bill to prevent slaves from carrying arms in Monroe and other counties was taken up read third time and passed.
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Arkansas Legislature.
Itkesdnu. Der. 10th

Tuesday, Dec. 18th. MT. Totten introduced bill to incorporate the town of Des Arc. Passed.
 On motion of MT. Green, the Governor was requested to furnish the Senate with 500 copies of the bill filed by the State against the Real Estate Bank
 House joint resolution suspending the action of the swamp land commissioners was adopted MT. Green introduced bill to change in part the practice in the supreme court. Read. House bill to authorize the sale of sec 16, in Lawrence county, was passed.
 House bill to incorporate the Waterwitch fire company of Helena, was passed. Senate bill to reduce the salary of the land attorney and State collector, was passed. House bill, for the relief of R. L. Pegues was read.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27
Thursday, Dec. 21st

IhMSddy Dec. ZlSt. Mir. Hill moved to reconsider the vote on yesterday, laying the resolution on the table, making the town of Hopefeld opposite Memphis the eastern terminus of the c. and F. railroad Pending the question: the House took recess for ten minutes, to prepare the Hall for the Senate.
 The House convened. The Senate appear ed in the hall of the House, and when seated, the President announced nominations for Chief Justice in order, and E. H. English and Thos Johnson were nominated, and Mir. English elected
 The question being on the reconsideration of vote, on laying the resolution on the ta- be, 1t was reconsidered, by 40 in favor and 2s against.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27
Wednesday,, Dec. 18th.

Mir Ferguson, from committee on swamp lands. to whom was referred the bill in rela- ton to the swamp and overfiowed lands, re- norted to the Senate and recommended its re- lection. Report adopted.
 The bill amendatory of an act regulating the landed interests of this State, was lost.
 Bill for relief of R. L. Pegues, was referred to committee on claims.
 The Senate bill fixing the line between the counties of Carroll and Madison, was passed. House joint resolution, proposing to raise a committee to examine into the state of the swamp lands, was passed.
 Mir. Mccoy introduced bill to equalse tax ation, read.
 The Senate bill fixing the line of the Cairo and Fulton railroad was taken up. MT. Gains amendment was laid on the table. Without any further action the Senate adjourned.
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RUNAWAY SLAVE IN JAIL.

Hb N7 AS committed to the Jail of Chicot county, "A w Ark, on the 2Sth day of November, A. -A.D. 1854, by James II. Rowlett J F., runaway slave calling himself Henry, and says he belongs to John Read, lawyer in Memphis, Tenn. He is copper color, aged 30 years about feet inches high weighs 16O lbs.
 The owner is hereby notified to come forward prove property, pay charges and take him. Otherwise, he will be dealt with the law directs -
 CALVIN ASHBROOK Sheriff
 and Jaor Chicot county Ark Columbia, Ark, Dec. 18th, 1854.
 10 6m Printers fee S26. JUST received another lot of Cloaks and II yU~
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r Hate nothing but what is dishonest, fear
 nothing but what is ignoble, love nothing but what is just and honorable.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27
NAPOLEON, ARK's., ,
 Dec. 8M, 1854. {
R. H. JOHNSON, Esq,
 Little Rock,

R. H. JOHNSON, Esq,
 Little Rock, DEAR SIR-Enclosed you will find an account of the death of Col. D. G. w. Leavitt, former ly of this place, who was killed en route to Cal ifornia
 1 have been requested to forward it to you for publication, as source of satisfaction (not on account of his death, but his memory,) to his many friends in this State
 Respectfully yours,
 CHAS. A. STEWART
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27
Moaday, Dec. 18th.

-HO7VIUy, DCC. Mr. Craighead presented the petition of sun- dry citizens of Lousiana stating certain facts in relation to the proposed cutoff on the Missis- sippi River in Chicot county, which was read House bill to change the name of Susan Car cline White, to that of Susan Caroline Dotter, was read.
 The bill to require the clerk of the Circuit Court of Pope county, to transcribe certain re- cords in his office, was read.
 House bill to call in the scrip of Fulton county, was passed.
 House bill to change the time of holding the county and Probate court of Fulton Co.,, was read.
 aaHouse bill, providing for the sale of Section l6, in Sebastian county, was read.
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Tuesday, Dec. 18th.

1UtSHUy, n: Bill to incorporate the town of Princeton, was passed.
 The judiciary committee reported bill, for the benefit of actual settlers on the lands, for ieted to the State, and recommended its pas sage. Report adopted and bill passed. Bill for relief of Felix Owens of White coun- ty, was passed.
 Mr. Askew introduced bil to amend the law, in relation to evidence Read. Mr. Scogin introduced bill, to fix the line of the Cairo and Fulton Railroad, and branches. The bill was made the order of the day for Friday next and 25O copies ordered to be printed
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DELAINS! DELAINS!!

LUST received another lot of Cloaks and sJ Talmas. and for sale at Mrs. JONES'.
 Dee. 20 1854
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Hridnu. Dec, 22d.

FT2ddy, Uec. zZd. MT. Askew introduced bill, for the relief of N. h. Jones, of Dallas county. Read. MT. Askew introduced bill, to change in part the time of holding the Circuit Court in the 9th, district Passed.
 MT. Barkman introduced bill, to require Justices of the Peace to enforce the laws, in regard to Bastardy. Read.
 House bill to incorporate Gainesville Female Seminary was passed.
 House bill, to change the time of holding the Circuit Courts in Perry county, was read MT. Lemoyne introduced bill, to prevent the fraudulent issue, and transfer of certificates of stock, of corporations, which was read. House bill to call in the Scrip of Lawrence county, was read.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27
Saturday, Dec. 16th.

An act to amend an act to incorporate the Clarksyille institute, was passed
 MT. Green introduced bill, to amend the 4th Chapter of the Digest, which was read
 Mir. Furguson introduced bill, to change the mode of assessing revenue; read and refer red to the judiciary committed
 House bill to incorporate the town of Yell vile, was passed.
 House bHl to repeal an act to declare Plum Bayou navigable, was read.
 House bill to declare part of Mill creek in Madison county, navigable steram, was read. House blll to provide for the sale of section l6, Ill Conway county, was passed.
 Senate bill, to suppress the empircle practice of medicine, was read.
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SUNDRIES.

SUNDRiES. OS Drums Fresh Figs, in fine order; ~ Mats Cassia;
 Boxes extra white Maccaroni; Vermiceli; cask refined Salt Petre. Received per wagon and for sale by Dec 20 RAPLEY. HANGER tG co.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27

. Saturday, Dec 23d.
 Senate bill for the relief of Nathanal K. J ones of Dallas county, was passed.
 House bill, to call in the Scrip of Lawrence county, was passed.
 House bill to authorize the clerk of the Cir cult Court ot Randolph county, to transcribe cer. tain records in his office, was passed.
 House bill, to change the time of holding the county and probate courts of Lawrence county, was passed.
 House bill, to change the time of holding the county and probate courts of Dallas county, was passed.
 Bill to incorporate Princeton Male Academy was passed.
 Mir. Lemoyne offered a resolution, to pay the enrolling Clerk of the Senate $5, per diem, for his services. Adopted.
 Mir. Askew introduced a resolution proposing to adjourn sine die, on the 9th of January.- Pending the question, on motion of Mir. Green, the Senate adjourned, bill Tuesday next.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27
Friday, Dec. 10th.

HftouY, DeC Ioull. MT. Booker presented the petition of sundry citizens of Pike county, praying the passage of certain vagrant acts Read
 Senate bill in relation to the M 0. and R. R. railroad, was passed.
 MT. Rose introduced bill to provide for pre- emptlon rights in certain cases, which was read. Mr. Scogin introduced bill to suppress the empirical practice of medicine in this State. Read.
 MT. Furguson introduced bill to amend the laws regulating the landed interests of this State. Read.
 House bill for the benefit of actual settlers upon the public lands, forfeited to this State was read.
 Bill to incorporate the town of Elm Springs, Washington county, was passed.
 House bill to prohibit the retail of ardent spirits in the county of Phillips, Saline, and Ouachita, was with the amendments, laid on the table till the 4th July next.
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MT. Butts introduced a bill, to incorporate Gainesville Female Institute, in Johnson coun- ty, which was read.
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Thursdau, Dec. l4th,

Mir. Harrison from the committee on claims, to whom was referred house bill for relief of E. l.. Pegues, reported it back to the Senate, and recommended its passage. Report adopted and bill passed.
 Mr. Scogin introduced bill for the relief of Henry Shores, which was passed.
 House bill to compensate Jno. c. Peay, for certain services was passed.
 Bill to attach portion of Van Buren coun- ty to the county of Pope was passed.
 Senate bill to incorporate the Perkins Insti- ute in Lawrence county was passed.
 House bill to prevent slaves from carrying arms in Monroe and other counties was read
 MT. Miller introduced a bill to authorize the building of a bridge across Big Mulberry creek, in Franklin county, which was read
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STATE OF ARKANSAS,
 

 CEILING off at cost at Mrs. JONES'. C Dec. 20, 1854 Main Street. STATE OF ARKANSAS,
 County of Searcy.
 In the Searcy circuit court in chancery in vacation, before the clerk thereof October, 27th A. D. 1854. Catharne T. Johnson, CNeDlaanant
 vS. Bill for Divorce. Elisha T. Johnson, Detendant.
 A ND now on this day came the said A complainant by J. B. Lewis, esq., her solicitor and filed her bill of complaint and affidavit of non residence of the said deendant the object and prayer of which bill is obtain divorce from the bonds of matrimony existing between the said complain ant and the said defendant. It therefore, motion of the said companant's solicitor, ordered that the said defendant be notified of the pendency of this suit by publication of this order in newspa- per published in this State. for two weeks excessively, the last insertion to be at least four weeks before the first day of the next term of this court; and that less he appear and demur, plead otherwise answer said complanant's bill of complaint, before the first day of the next term of this court, at court to be holden at the house in said county of Scar cy the second Monday after the fourth Monday in March 1855. the same will be taken true and con tesSed and decree entered accordingly.
 ALEX. HILL, Clerk. true copy from the record.
 Attest. ALEX. HILL, Clerk Dec. 20 2t Printers fee $5
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Wednesday,, Dec. 2Oth.

" VtIiCSIuy DcC AOII. Leave of absence was granted Mir. Judkins. Mir. Askew presented the report of the com. mlttee on Auditors and Treasurer's Books Read.
 The bill repeating the act declaring Plum bayou navlgable, was passed.
 House bill, for relief of George w. and Angus tuS uoolSby, was lost.
 message was received from the Governor, py h. h. Johnson informing the Senate of the resignation of Vim. R. Miller, and that it de- Voiyed on the Legislature to fill the vacancy. MT Green offered a resolution proposing to go into the election of Auditor on Friday, "hlch was laid on the table for the present. Thursday, Dec. 21st. Mr. Green presented the petition of sundry cltizens of Crawford county, praying certain laws 10 be enacted concerning free negroes, and also introduced bill, to prevent the emigration of Tree negroes to this State which was read and referred to the judiciary committee. MT. Totten from the judiciary committed made various reports
 Bill to incorporate the town of Magnolia, was passed. ..0 Bill for relief-Dickson of Drew county was passed
 The bill introduced by MT. Miller providing lor 10 the erection of a bridge across Big Mulberry Ofeek in Franklin county, and authorizing the appropriation of two thousand dollars, for sne same, to be paid out of such moneys as may come into the hands of the internal improve ,nent commissioners, of said county, was taken up The question being on MT. Millers mo- oon to adopt the bill, it was carried and the bill @lnost unanimously passed
 house bill to amend the charter of the city of Little Rock, was passed
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J
 Saturday, Dec. 16th. MT. Leslie presented the report of the Internal Improvement Commissioner of Searcy county which was referred to the committee on Internal Improvements
 Sundry reports were made from various com mittees.
 MT. Rector introduced bill to create the of- ice of Attorney General. Read
 MT. Powell introduced bill, to prevent hus- bands from going security without the consent of their wives, which was read and referred to the judiciary committee.
 MT. Brown introduced a bill, to provide for a geological and meteorological survey of the State. Read.
 MT. Burgess introduced bill to protect se. curltles on criminal bonds which was read. House bill, to repeal an act to exempt home stead from execution, was taken up, and the majority report was adopted, and the bill re- jected.
 House bill to incorporate the Princeton Male Academy was passed
 MT. Byrne called up house bill, for relief of Jno. E. Smith: which was read third time and passed.
 MT. Rice presented the report of the Internal Improvement Commissioner of Phillips county, which was referred to the committee on Internal Improvements.
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CEILING off at cost at Mrs. JONES'. C Dec. 20, 1854 Main Street.
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Tuesday,, Dec 18th. The bill to amend an act, to incorporate the town of Camden, was passed. House bill to amend chapter 153 of the Di- gest was passed.
 House bill, forrelief of Wm T. McLain, of Saline county, was lost. House bill to incorporate the town of Des Arc was passed.
 MT. Bruton introduced a bill to graduate the price of the Saline lands, in Pope county, Ar kansas. Read
 MT. Beall introduced a bill for the relief ot James Il. Crow, which was read House bill to call in the scrip of Lawrence county, was passed.
 Mir. Stillwell introduced bill to amend the charter of the city of Little Rock, which was passed.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27

MACKEREL, SALMON, COD FISH AND
 HALIBUT. O0 KITS No. Mackerel: < l Salmon; 15bbs. No. l Mackerel; , ' ? 10 Boxes Cod Fish:
 Case Smoked Halibut. Received per wagons and for sale by Dec 20 1854 RAPLEY, HANGER & co.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27
Wednesday, Dec. 18th.

WeaneSddy, Dec 18th.
 An act to authorize the taking of depositions Tn the Indian country was passed.
 An act to amend the 153d chapter of the Di- gest n relation to the public regulation of slaves, was referred to the judiciary committed
 Senate bill, to restrain the circulation of change tickets, was read and referred to the judiciary committee.
 Senate bill authorizing the internal improve ment fund of the counties to be subscribed for railroads, was read and referred to committee on internal Improvements.
 Senate bill to incorporate the Crawford Insti- tute was passed.
 Senate resolution proposing to elect a Chief Justice on Friday the 10th inst was taken up. MT. Wilson moved to amend by saying the 18th inst, iLstead of the 10th. which was car rled and the amendment concurred in.
 Senate bill entitled An act to suspend pro. ceedlngs under the swamp land law" was laid on the table indefinitely.
 The Senate bill to incorporate the town of Ozark was laid on the table.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27

Friday, December 18th. Mr. Rice presented the petition of sundry citizens of Arkansas, praying the appropriation of the lands along the route of the Midland railroad, to the use of the same. Bead
 Sundry reports from various committees were made.
 MT. Edmonson introduced bill, declaring Mill creek in Sebastian county, navigable stream, which was passed.
 MT. Terry introduced bill, for the relief of Jacob G. Robbins, which was read.
 MT. Brugess introduced bill, to change the time of holding the county and probate court of Fulton county, which passed
 House bill to authorize and require the clerk of the county and probate courts of Polk coun- ty, to transcribe certain records in their ofice was passed.
 House bill to change the name of Susan Car oline White to Susan Caroline Dotter. was passed.
 House bill to call in the scrip of Fulton coun- ty, was passed.
 House bill to authorize sale of Sec. l6 in &c., bastlan county, was passed.
 House bill to repeal an act to declare Plum Bayou navigable, was passed.
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1HWSuUy, DcC. HUI. Senate bill to incorporate the town of Des Arc, was read.
 The select committee to wham was referred the resolution requiring said committee to as- certain the number of square miles in each county, made report showing the same A bill to provide for the building of work shop within the penitentiary walls, was read a first time.
 MT. Puryear introduced resolution instruct ing our delegation in Congress to procure a grant of lands to aid in the construction of railroad from the Missouri line to Helena, on the Mississippi river, which was read. House bill to amend chapter l7 of the Di- gest was read.
 House bill for the benefit of actual settlers on the public lands, forfeited to the State, was passed
 MT. Redmond, from majority of committee on ways and means, reported the bill to repeal the homestead law, and recommended its rejec- tion.
 The minority of said committed, reported in favor of said bill.
 On motion of MT. Wood, the House adjourn ed
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27

The Committee on Memorials, to whom were referred several petitions for the enactment of a law in respect to the sale of ardent spir- its, have maturely considered the subject, and beg leave to submit the following
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out stopping still pressed forward. In short
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village was cleared, and that they had passed
the greatest danger. She knew that every
leading pass was guarded safely by the Indians,
and at once resolved to adopt the bold adven-
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lage, as the least hazardous; and the sequel
proved the correctness of her judgment They
now steered course for the Ohio river, and,
after three days travel arrived safe at the block
house. Their escape and adventure prevented
the Indians from making their contemplated
attack; and the rescued girl proved to be the
sister Of the intrepid Corneal Washburn, cele-
brated in the history Of Indian warfare and as
the renowned spy Of Captain Kenton's bloody
Kentuckians.
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