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The true Democrat., 1854-06-27
Ratification Meeting in Prairie.
lsne 22d, 1854

At a meeting of the democracy of Prairie county, held in Brownsvilleln said county. the following proceedings were lad:
 On motion of King II. Milford, John Smart, esq, was called to the chail as president
 On motion of $. W. Williams, J. R. Hen- derson was appointed secretary.
 On motion Samuel W. Williams explained the object of the meeting o be one called for the purpose of ratifying tie action of the con- vention, of 10th June, he'd at Little Rock, by which lion. E. c. Totten was nominated as a candidate to represent tn Senatorial district composed of Prairie, Perry and Pulaski coun- ties, ill the next general Ssembly.
 On motion, committee were appointed to draft resolutions eXpressve of the sense of the convention, consisting Q Messrs. Daniel Fur, Charles Hallum and w L. D. Williams who after having consultedtogether reported the following resolutions:
 i Whereas, at a distrit convention at Little Rock, on the 10th of June last, held for the purpose of nominatinea democratic candidate to represent the Senatrial district composed of Prairie, Perry and Pulski counties in the next general assembly, Bn. Beni c. Totten of this county was nominated, and the nomina- tion having been acepted by Judge Totten, therefore
 ResoEre3, That we ave heard of the nomi- nation of Judge TOtm, as candidate for the State Senate with prie and pleasure. That We have conhence i'll the ability, fide- lity, and zeal of Hol Benjamin c. Totten, and ill his principles as 9ood and sound democrat, and that we considehm i'll every way worthy of our support, and tell qualified to represent l the interests of thiSSenatOrial district and of the State at large, | manner creditable to himself, gratifvngo his friends, and beneficial to the best interestf the State of Arkansas.
 Res0tUd, That is the opinion of this con- vention, in the comlg election, all party schisms in the democratic plks should be healed. pri- vate and personal tnimOSitics should be laid aside and that euv one who feels the inte- rests of his State be paramount to personal preferences, shou unite in electing a Senator whose experencetbilities, and judgment gives us the best asSurice of an able representative Res0lted, Thawe recommend to the voters of this Senator district, the nominee, Judge Totten, as wortl of their support, and well qualified to advice the interests of the State, and promote otgeneral prosperity, and that we hereby plee ourselves to support the de- mocratc candide for the Senate, from this dis trict, and to usall fair and honorable means to secure his eltion Which were, on motion unanimously abted.
 On motion e democratic papers of Little Rock were retested to publish the proceed ings of this cOentlon.
 On motion, e convention adjourned sine dje
 JOHN SMART, President [ J. E. HENRsoN, Sec'g.
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THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
 COunfv Nf pulaSLi

In the Pulaski circuit court at the June term A. D. 1854, 7th day of June A. D. 1854.
 Peter T. Crutchfeld, as administrator of estate of Lemue R. Lincoln, deceased, PlaintT.
 vs. ! Assumpsit by attachment. David Bauman, Dgendant.
 A T this day appeared said plaintiff by attorney S. kA H. Hampstead esq.,, and it appearing to the court that the defendant is nonresident of this State, and has wholly failed to appear and plead or otherwise answer the plaintiff action in this be- half, which action is founded upon account stated for services rendered by said Lincoln in his life time as attorney for defendant amounting to the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars. It is therefore order ed that said defendant be notified that an ata hment has been issued in this behalf against his estate, and that unless he shall appear herein by himself or at toney on Or before the the third day of the next of this court to be held at the house in this county on the first Monday of December A. D. 1854, and show good cause to the contrary that judgment will be entered against him, and his estate sold to satisfy the same; and it is further ordered that copy of this entry be inserted for two weeks success sively in some newspaper printed in this State the last insertion thereof to be at least four weeks before the first day of said next term, and that the same when so published be taken and deemed sufficient notice to said defendant of the nature and pendency of this suit; and that this be continued to said next term.
 A true copy from the record
 Attest: GORDON N. PEAY, C2erk.
 June 20 54 2t
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Died.-At the residence of the Hon. R. w. J Johnson, in Jefferson CO.,. on the 18th inst Mrs. PARKER, wife of Isaac Parker, and daugh- ter of Samuel Bigham, aged t'ceraty-ta'ee years.
 In announcing the death of this most amia- ble and estimable lady, we feel the deepest sor- row. She had been gradually declining under the blighting whitening influence of consump- tion for many months, and, at last, sunk into the arms of death without struggle. Confding in the promises of the Holy Scriptures, Mrs. Parker lived the life of devoted and ardent christian, and when she resigned the world and all worldly things, she did so with confident assurance that blessings and happiness unalloy- ed and eternal, awaited her in the world here after.
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J. E. HENRsoN, Sec'g.
FROM THRIo GRANDE.-A MONSTER GA

FROM THRIo GRANDE.-A MONSTER CAP TURED.-Unr this head, the Flag has the fol- lowing:
 We are gifted to learn of the capture of that monsteof cruelty, the boy Sisto Salazar, who so inhuanly murdered his own mother, as related this paper few weeks since- After the omission of this heinous crime, the boy fled tMexico. He was re-captured by the policf Matamoros, and we understand that he i9 be tried by the authorities of that city. Idto be hoped that monster so in- human T not be again turned loose upon so- ciety.
 ANorR.-A prisoner by the name of Van Edmons last week escaped from the jail of this co,e and fled to the Mexican bank of the riveor protection. But he seems to have leaped ,n the pan into the fire, as he had hardly .ured footing on that before he was captureby the authorities and brought pri. soner il Matamoros. We learn that there are serious larges against him of offences commit ted ag$t the laws of that republic, and that he is alt being put on trial for those offences. Van Eonson was here imprisoned on acharge, we les of attempting to hang and rob party of Mean ranchey0s.
The true Democrat., 1854-06-27
UNITED STATES MAIL.

PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT, May 16, '54. DROPOSALS for carrying the mailes of the United \ States, from the lst day of August, 1854, to the SOth day of June lS5S on the following routes in the State of ARKANSAS will be received at the Contract Office of the Post Office Department, in the city of Washington until o'clock, m., of 30th June 1854 (to be decided by July following:l 5502 From Little Rock, by Mary. Brownsville, Du-
 vall's Bluff, Surrounded Hills Oakland Fay lor's Creek, St. Francis, Green Plains, Ma ron, anh Mound City, to Memphis (Ten.,) 15O miles and back daily, in horse coaches. Leave Little Rock daily at 6 8 m;
 Arrive at Memphis next day by 6 m; Leave Memphis daily att a m;
 Arri at Little Rock next day by m. Proposals to omit Duvalrs Bluff and Surround ed Hills, and run by Clarendon, 168 miles, will be considered. 75lS From Helena by Planters, Big Creek, and Clarendon to Duvall's Bluff 6S miles and back, three times week, in horse stages. Leave Helena Monday, Wednesday, and Fri day at m;
 Arrive at Duvall's Bluff same dsys by m; Leave Duvall's Bluff Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at a m;
 Arrive at Helena same days by pm; 75lSe From Big Creek by Valley Grove and Law
 renceville, to Clarendon 45 miles and back, once week.
 Leave Big Creek Tuesday at a m;
 Arrive at Clarendon by pm;
 Leave Clarendon Wednesday at m; 75,1 From Duvail,s Bluff by Aberdeen and Crock etts Bluff, to St. Charles, 60 miles and back, twice week.
 Leave Duvalls Bluff Monday and Thursday ate am;
 Arrive at St. Charles next days by 12 m; Leave St. Charles Tuesday and Friday at 8 p m; Arrive at Duvalls Bluff next days by m. Proposals to commence at Clarendon instead of Duyalrs Bluff will be considered. 75l3 From Duvalrs Bluff, by Watensaw, Lake Bluff, Des Are, Augusta, and Grand Glaze to Eli zabeth, So miles and back, twice week. Leave Duvalrs Bluff Monday and Thursday at sam;
 Arrive at Elizabeth next days by $ pm; Leave Elizabeth Tuesday and Friday at m; Arrive at Duvalrs Bluff next days by p m. Proposals to commence at Clarendon instead of Duvalrs Bluff will be considered. For form of proposal, guarantee, and certificate, also instructions and requirements (embracing con dtons to be incorporated in the contracts to such ex tent the department may deem proper, see adver- tisement inviting proposals for mail service in the western and south western States, dated January 3, 1854. JAMES CAMPBELL, ,, June 6. 1854 4w Postmaster General.
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August Election. 1854.

r- We are authorized to announce MT. JOHN J. CLENDENIN candidate for reelection to the office of Attorney General.
 s We are authorized to announce Mir. JAMES w. JONES as q candidate for Constable for Biz Rock Township
 rN J. J. THOMPSON, esq.,, is a candidate for County Judge of Pulaski county at the ensuing Au- gust election.
 .y- We authorized to announce JAMES N JOHNSTON, as candidate to represent the county of Saline, in the next Legislature at the ensuing August election-subiect to the decision of demo- cratic convention.
 sB@ We are authorized to announce ARCHIBALD SMITH. esq.,, a candidate for Judge of the County Court of Pulaski county, at the ensuing August cleo ton.
 say@ We are authorized to announce Hon. B. F. OW FEN, as candidate for reelection to the office of Jud dge of the County Court of Pulaski county the ensuing August election.
 .Sy We authorized to announce AMOS KUY- KENDALL, as candidate to represent the county of Conway, in the lower branch of the next Legisla ture, at the ensuing August election.
 t5y We authorized to announce GORDON N. PEAY as candidate for reelection to the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court of Pulaski county at the ensuing August election.
 .8y We are authorized to announce JOHN c. PEAY a candidate for reelection to the office of Sheriff of Pulaski county, at the ensuing August election.
 rd We are authorized Ito announce E. M. WILL LlAMS as candidate to represent Prairie County in the next Legislature.
 .z5 We are authorized to announce c. STONE as candidate orreelection to the office of Township Constable for Big Rock township at the ensuing Au- gust election.
 .8y~ We are authorized to announce JAMES s. JORDAN a candidate for the office of Sheriff in the county of Drew at the next August election.
 e=sy We authorized to announce WILLIAM RAMSEY as candidate to represent Newton coun- ty in the lower branch of the next Legislature
 saeS We are authorized to announce JOHN HAG- GIN candidate to represent Carroll county in the lower branch of the next Legislature.
 .=sS" We are authorized to announce W. B. EASILY. esq., candidate for reelection to the office of Trea sury of Pulaski county.
 s-sg We authorized to announce J. J. JONES' as candidate to represent Conway county in the Legislature.
The true Democrat., 1854-06-27

BAUM, JULIEN AND THE CRYSTAL PALACE. -Balm says that he cannot be buffled off in his Gtal Palace enterprise, and that Julien is simhen he thinks an expense of $2O,OOO or a,hing near that sum will deter him from gets up the musical congress The great Phps thus speaks through the Tribune:
 the Elitor of tue Ne1 Fork Tribuae.-Sir: lave read. the cards" of M. Julien and Nthappell in ralation to projected musical Utess at the Crystal Palace on the 18th inst. ufullien intinates that the idea is abandoned Account of the great sum of money such an lertaking would cost. The public will bear Witness that if this is correct, it is the first e for some years, that l have been deterred h consummating great enterprise through of the expense, whether it was S2O,OO0'' kix times that amount.
 Ehe simple fact is, M. Julien has declined, D, as l think, very properly, to make any en- cement until his present one ceases on the 5th
 9th of this month. l feel compelled, wever, by the cards of Messrs. Chappell and llien, to state that after that period "we shall , what-we shall see''
 Truly yours, P. T. BARNUM, Pres. etc. Neao Fork June 2 1854
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MysTER1oUs.-On Tuesday last says the Louisville Courier, of the 18th, box was open- ed at Knightstown, Ia., in which was found the body of dead man. The box was shipped on the railroad it was supposed, at Centerville.- Onreaching Knightstown, the scent issuing from it awakened susp picion and it was opened. The mans throat was cut from ear to ear. The only clue, so far, as to who this man was, is found in the Centerville Journal of last week, which says:
 A MT. Thomas, from Dover, in the north ern part of this county, started on last Satur- day, on foot, for this place, to obtain check in the hands of G. w. Julian, esq, calling for something over $2OO, 900, but has not been seen or heard of since. Fears are entertained as to his fate. A company of men started out on Wednesday to hunt for him. He had not ob- tained the check or money.
The true Democrat., 1854-06-27

The triumphant success of the great Arabian reme- dv for man and beast,
 H. c. FARRELLS
 CELEBRATED ARABIAN LINIMENT, l. causing counterfets to spring up all the try. spreading their baneful influence the land robbing the pockets of the honest and unsuspecting, bylmpoSng upon them worthless and poisonous trash, for the genuine II. G. Fares Arabian Liniment.- Fellow Citizens Look well before you buy, and see that the label oi the bottle has theAtters H. G. be- fore Farrelfs for if 1t has not, it is outeTett. The label around each bottle of the genu Lininen reads thus, II. G. Farrel's Celebrated sAbfan Inment:'' the label also and these @ words are Town in the glass glass bottle, " H. C. Farrells Arabian Lintniment Peoria.''
 The daring boldness of the reere who would de- trash, for really genuine and gooN medicine, thus not only cheating them out of their money. but that which is far dearer-their health-ought to be held up to scor and receive the contempt his dastardy spirit merits. Let every one then who regards his own health, and wishes huh and honesty to triumph over deception and rascaly put his heel on all base aaDo- ssttnnS, and uphold that which s jst and right. The genuue H. G. Farrell's Arabian Liniment has proved itself to be the most remarkable medicine known for the cure of rheumatisnl neuralgia, pains wherever located, sprains bruises, hardened Jumps burns, wounds, corns, chronic and weak eyes, lame back etc, etc; and is effectua remedy for horses and cattle in the of sweeny, dstemper. lameness. dry shoulder, Spint, wounds, etc., etc. and will always stop the further progress of poevi fstua ringb0ne and blood spavin, if used in the beginning
 Look OEt for Counterteits.
 The public cautioned against another counter felt which has lately made its appearance called W. 5. Farrelfs Arabian Liniment the most dangerous of all the countereits because his having the name of Farrell, many will buy 1t in good faith without the knowledge that counterfeit exists and they will perhaps only discover their when the spurious mixture has wrought its evil effects.
 The genuine article is manufactured only by H. G. Farrell, sole inventor and proprietor and wholesale druggist, No. IT, Main street, Peoria, Illinois, to whom all applications for agencies must be addressed. Be you get it with the letters H. c. before Farrell thus-H. c. FARRELL-snd his signature on the wrapper, all others are counterfeits
 Sold by Dr. W. w. ADAMS, New Drug Store. Little Rock Agent for the State of Arkansas, and by regularly authorized agents throughout the United States.
 Also by BENJ. P. JETT. Washington Ark.
 K Price % and 50 and Sl per bottle
 AGENTS WANTED in every town, village and hamlet in the United States in which one is not a- ready established. Address H. G. Farrell as above accompanied with good reference character, re- sponsibility, etc.
 June %. '54 At.
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$500 REWARD.

MURDER! Murder!!-A man calling himself 1vE JOHN WHlTLE, came to place where Daniel Mcintosh was camped at work on Big Island in De- sha county, Ark, with hired men, on the night of the 18th May and, without provocation shot down a hired man by the name of Richard Phelps, and at the instant discharged the other barrel of his gun the said Mcintosh, shooting him through both thighs; and immediately fled. Phelps died immedi- atey; Mcintosh yet alive but his recovery is very doubtful. The citizens of Desha county offer the above reward of five hundred dollars for the appre- hension and delivery of the said John Whtle.
 DESCRIPTION Said Whitle is about 6 feet high, sandy complexion about 33 years old, has down look. rather s-tongued inclined to be overbearing when in quor says he with the man that shot so many Irish on steamboat below Memphis. dresses ordinary; he is fond of playing cards soopshoulder ed says he Is from Grant county, Ky.
 June 13, 1854. 2t VIM. L. MCINTOSH.
 Louisville Journal copy It in daily and weekly and send bill to this office.
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Interesting from Spain.
THE BLACK WARRIOR AFFAIR AND THE FATE OF

THE BLACK WARRIOR AFFAIR AND THE FATE OF
 The Madrid correspondent of the London Chronicle, writing May "A, says:
 There were reports last night thatth Minis try is not very secure; but as any change that may take place at present is likely to be merely one of persons, and the same policy, or ab- scence of policy, which has prevailed of late will probably be continued, the subject is not one of much interest except to the parties going out or coming in.
 The question of most interest now, both to Spaln and the countries connected with her, is the dispute with the United States about the Black Warrior steamer, respecting which the determination of the latter will probably soon be known. q am told that courier from Washington has just arrived) If the matter be left to mediation, 1t will be a struggle, in which the strongest party may not come off so vlctorously as first appearances might lead to except.
 The fact is that peoples minds are pretty aoeU naode up here to tue Joss of Ctsba as an eUent tbat a0aN tahe place sooer or lter but does not toloac tsat st must pass anto Ne hafads of tue American republic, or of any other poa0er; and the other losses of Spain, in case of war withthe United States, would be tit1ing compared with those of herenemy, who has fifty merchantmen, at least. on the seas, for one possessed by this country. It is to be hoped, however, that prudential con- alterations will prevail on both sides Efforts are making throughout the provinces to pro- mote voluntary enlistment for the army in Cuba and Porto Rico. Volunteers between nineteen and thirty are to have the additional pay given to the colonies, from the moment of embarka- tlon; and are promised prospective bounty of 4,5OO, 5000 and 5000 reals, according as their period of enlistment for six, seven or eight years. Of this bounty they are to receive ten dollars each on the act of embarkation, and the rest on their discharge in the islands, if they choose to remain there; or otherwise, on their return to the Peninsula. Five hundred volun- teers from different regiments leave to-day for Cadlz, to meet large force collecting there; and this expedition is to sail ol the middle of June, the transports being conveyed by theBai- len trlgate, Ferrolano and M&arrado corvette two brlgs, and two steamers.
The true Democrat., 1854-06-27

0F Gen. Webb writes to the N. Y. Courier and Eenquirer concerning our minister at the court of St. James,
 "Of MT. Buchanan we desire to say general ly, that he is, as we predicted he would be, an admirable representative of the United States. His ability admits of no question; his republ- canisn is above suspicion; and his kind and courteous bearing and general conversatisna, even when unainching by insisting upon all our rights, render him very acceptable represen- tative of our country. Beyond all doubt, he has urged the sending of Lord Elgin on his special mission, to arrange all outstanding diff cultles, and to get Spain out of the scrape into which her agents have so foolishly thrust her. and we cannot doubt but the result will be satlstactoryeto all parties.,,
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R. H. HUMMEL,
I. WILAMOWICZ.
PARTNERSHIP.

HAVING purchased of Dr. J. W. Tappe all the ! \ fresh Drugs, Chemicals, Paints Dyestufs Var nishes, Glassware, Brushes, Patent Medicines Per funery and miscellaneous articles etc., etc. and his celebrated Compound Solution of Extract of Peruvian Bark of fever and ague aud all other inter mittent levers, and his Compound Powders of Oren- preparing them, kel and sold by him at the Drug Store on Main street Little Rock Ark we have asso- ciated together for the purpose of carrying on the Drug business at the same place under the name and style of Anmmel dS Co.,, where would be hap py to accommodate all those who give us a call. The city and country physicians respectfully requested to favor with share of their orders and prescrp tionS. l. WILAMOWICZ,
 .Iune 12 1854 6m R. H. HTMMEL.
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POISONING. THOUSANDS of parents who use Vermi.

l tuge composed of Castor Oil, Calome etc., are not aware that, while they appear to benefit the pa tent, they actually laying the foundations for 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 ask the atten- ton of all directly interested in their own as well as their ehiHdrens 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"
 ra~" Be not Deceiued," but ask for Hobensacks Worm Syrup and Liver Pills, and observe that each has the signature of the proprietor, J. N. FOBEN- SACK, none else genuine.
 luna Ivy
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Speaking in Prairie.

The candidates before the people of Prairie county will address their fellow citizens at the following times and places:
 On Monday, the 26th June at J. s. Bradshaw's, in Clear Lake township.
 On Tuesday, the 27th, at Mrs Guett's, in Rich Woods township.
 On Wednesday, the 28th, at the starbuck place, in Hamilton township.
 On Thursday, the 29th, at P. H. Wheat's in Wat tensaw township. River township.
 On Saturday, the 1st July at Des Arc
 On Monday, the 3d July, at w. F. Greens in Pigeon Roost township.
 On Thursday the 9th, at Sampson Mooro's in Car oline township.
 On Saturday. the sth, at Sandersvc.
 On Monday. the 10th, at Brownsville.
 Arkansas Whie please copy.
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0T Russia is the greatest unbroken empire for extent that ever existed. It occupies vast regions of Europe and Asia and forms nearly one-sixth of the habitable globe. It is forty -one times the size of France, and 138 times that of England.
The true Democrat., 1854-06-27
FORM OE CERTIEICATE.

The undersigned postmaster of, certifes that he is well acquainted with the above and their property and that they of property and able to make good their guaranty.
 Dated. Signed. Proposals should be addressed sealed to the Second Assis tant Postmaster General and particularly important that they be marked the face of the letter Proposals River Mails" JAMES CAMPBELL,
 Postmaster General POsT OFFICE DEPARTMENT June :, 1854. 37-4w
The true Democrat., 1854-06-27

MORE CLERICAL BEAUTIEs.-" Rev." John flerpont, one of the abolitionists of Massachu- sets, said the other day, that he was glad Bat chelder was killed. He thought that it was better that man should die guilty of trans gression, than he should live to commit a grea- ter sin.
 Rev" Theodore Parker counselled bul- lets and cold steel,' and Rev. Samuel May, VI Syracuse, said his place was in Court Square, mnere' Ii he did nothing else, he could count 1ne Tn the crowd to obstruet the carrying off of the man Burns!
 Pleasant dscta, these, to cone from th1 'noo'hS of the preachers of the gospel of peacd