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III. BLoNDHAEM,s

No. 81, Northwea Corner Of King and Fair
Streets, sgS
Southern shield., 1855-06-23
DEMOCRATIC TESTIMONY. = Ina

DEMOCRATIC TESTIMONY. = That sprightly sheet, the .4rhGnS0,0 1rav- eler, one of the ablest Democratic pa pers in the State, after copying the the Platform of the American party of Mississippi, thus magnanimously does justice to the principles and objects of this great patriotic Order:
 "There is nothing in the above of a general policy, that we cannot endorse We recognize the whole as sound Dem ocratic doctrine-such doctrine as ever has entered into our political character We have heretofore stated, and now state again, that, while we would invite 1 the oppressed and down. n-trodden classes of Europe to our shores, and to the peaceful enjoyments of a home they may call their own, and be protected in that home by the strong arm of a government that adopts them as hel children, we yet hold that, as children they should be required to attain theil majority before being entitled to a rul> ing voice in the councils of the nation. And this for the reason that they are, of necessity, unacquainted with the character of our institutions, and there fore easily induced to lend themselves to the ambitious schemes of political intriguers and designing demagogues. Let them study and thoroughly master the lessons of civil and religious liberty: let them thoroughly understand the de- signs and objects of our glorious insti- tutions, that they may be capable ot rightly appreciating their inestimable blessings, of preserving them against the damning effects of sectional fanat- icism, of guarding them against do- mestic broils, civil war, and foreign in- reference. Let them learn all this and then, and not untI Men, should they be entitled to a FREEMAN's voice in our elections, and be entitled to 8 seat in the councils of the government. * * * * * * *
 "We might go on and show the Democratic tendency of the other points in this platform, but deem 1t unneces- sary. We may be accused even now Iof heresy. We care not. If enter taining the above sentiments constitute "Knov Nothingism,'' , then are we 8 Nothing, and always have beer from our earliest political days. And yet we do not belong to any secret po- 'litical orgaization, bearing that or any other name."
 More evidence of "Whig trick,'
Southern shield., 1855-06-23
The American Convention.

With feelings of intense pride and pleasure we point to the following Re- solutions of the Platform of the Amer ican Party, which were adopted at the late National Convention in Philadel- phia. What man, who has spark ol nationality and love of country in his heart, particularly if he be a citizen of the South, can read these resolutions and not endorse, fully, unequivocally, endorse them? They are everything that the National Republican of all par ties has ever contended for;--they are broad, full, just and comprehensive, and cover the whole ground. Every one who wishes his country well, every one but designing political knaves: whose only hope for preferment is by dishonest chicanery, will at once ac- knowledge their efficacy and approve their object:
Southern shield., 1855-06-23

AMERICAN VICToRY.-The municipal election held in Washington City few days since, resulted in complete tri- umph of the American ticket, by ma jority of four 0r Jfce hundred votes
 This, under all the circumstances directly in the face of the present pro- scriptive administration, may be re- gard as the most brilliant victory SAM has ever achieved.
Southern shield., 1855-06-23

THE "STAR." ."-We shall neither crowd our columns nor insult the un- derstanding of ourreaders, by noticing at any length the unusual amount of billingsgate and political fustian con- tained in the last number of the Dem- cratic Star. As regards the allusions to this paper, which seem to be made in such an unfriendly spirit, we shall only say that they have fallen harmless at our feet. They are entirely disre- garded. The bullying tone assumed 1T talking about abiding "consequences, , has no terrors for us. If the writer et that article wishes to provoke person al misunderstanding with us, as might be inferred, he can probably effect his object in a more straightforward man. her than through the press.
 As to the fabrications respecting, and unwarrantable attacks upon, the American party, they are alike un- just and powerless. A political party which has such Platform to stand up- on as that recently adopted in Phila- delphia, Gas published in another col umn, ) need have no fears of insidious assaults, come from what source they may.
Southern shield., 1855-06-23
COMMUNICATED.
"Janlduduna auSculto, ct cupiens tlGi dtcere serrMS pauc0, reformidO. :"

MR. EDIToR-Dear Sir:: Be so kind as to spare me space in your col umns to say word in reply to scrib lbler of the Democratic Star" in its last issue, under the vaunting name of l''Democrat, True g. Tried" Per init me to say to that self-important Democrat who, if hiS word is to be credited in the absence of facts to sus- tain his preposterous assumptions, has been so well tried and found so true, that he is a dOaOnrigM ig3a0ranaus. Permit me also to give bit of kindly advice to the meddlesome gentleman through the medium of your paper.
 It's very apparent the astute Star contributor desires to figure before the public, doubtless to realize an inflated ideality of self-consequence. As a means to this end he presents himself in the character of a Mentor, and im- posingly tells, if it was only known, as he hnoaCs-he? Oh, yes, he hnoacst who a certain somebody, so arrogant as to assume the name of "Old Line Demorat," really is, we would laugh at the abswdity of the contradiction between the real and pretended. He then proceeds, with amusing directness of purpose, to propound sundry ques- tions to that pseudo individual, the |"Old Line Democrat" He seizes on matter of street jest with which to cat echise him. That catechism, I think myself safe in asserting, was written for me. shall not deign to reply to his questions. Having furnished the queries he must supply the answers, if he wishes to make his catechism com Iplete; not that have any desire to con- ceal or deny whatever truth they may convey, but simply because he makes himself as rediculous in affecting knowl- edge of matters relative to myself as of the identity of author of cold Line Democrat" For these reasons the advice I promised in the premises to give the profound gentleman cannot be regarded as gratuitous.
 Sir Democrat, true and Mled. You have an unmistakable penchant fol writing, it may be with an ultimate and a very laudable aim to notoriety, fame and, not unlikely in these fast days, wealth besides the other little ct ceteras going to constitute consequential char acter. 1 IhaVe seen your, tome, first pro- duction, eff you have written others il is my misfortune to be ignorant ot them, and like it extremely-in fact admire it. But, dear sir, hereafter before venturing to enlighten the pub lie, ever bear in mind and head the caution conveyed by these rules:
 1sT. Never write but on a subject you understand.
 p. Never pretend to more than you know.
 3D. Never make assertions as facts without proof, or the means of proof.
 To sum up all in a word-e1 Be sure you are right and then go ahead.''- Farewell, now-you have such a pro- clivity to rant in the dark it would be only natural for you to descant on ow-Nothingism next. Expecting a dissertation of that nature soon, and Iimpressing the advice of the above jthree rules, I remain,
 Most respectfully,
 Your humble serv't,
 D. ". BADHAM.
Southern shield., 1855-06-23

WEATHER AND CRoPs.-Every sec tion of our widespread country, from which we receive exchanges, has re- |cently been blessed with an abundance of rain, which has resulted in incalcula- ble benefit to the crops. In every portion of the country, far and near, the grain crops, wheat, rye, oats, corn, etc., promise most bountiful yield. The present prospects of a large crop of cotton are not generally so Aattering.
Southern shield., 1855-06-23

ERRATA.-In an article published in this paper last week, in alluding to the population of Wisconsin, we inadvert- ently stated that the foreign population exceeded the native. We intended to say that the foreign and Abolition pop ulation was greater than the conserva- tive American. The article was hur- riedly written and the proof sheet lm- perfectly examined. Hence this mis- take, which has given the Star the first plausible pretext for assailing this paper.
Southern shield., 1855-06-23

CAPT. PIKE.-Among other distin- guished patriots who attended the American Convention in Philadelphia, was Capt. ALBERT PIKE, of this State. There are few citizens of the Re- public who enjoy more enviable rep utation than Capt. PIKE. That he will receive the nomination of the American party for the second office in the gif
 of the nation, we feel great confidence
Southern shield., 1855-06-23
SPECIAL NOTICE
To Army Officers, Soldiers, To5- unteerS, Teamsters, Seamen , &c.,, and Meir Sotruiving UTd- 010s, or Minor ChiIdren.

BY act Ot Congress-, you are entitled to a Land Warrant for l60 acres; and if you have already received 40 or so acres, you are en- titled to al additional quantity, equal to l60 acres. Whether you desire to sell or locate your Warrants, it is important that the same be procured without delay, as the great num- Der of Warrants winch will be thrown upon the market, must soon materially reduce their value. Persons in Arkansas, entitled to Warrants, are requested to make appica- tiOns to the undersigned, who will attend to procuring their Warrants with promptness.
 Should any one entitled to Bounty Land, under the late or any subsequent act of Congress. who lives at distance, desire my services to procure their Warrants, they can address me through the Helena Post Office, and their letters will receive prompt atten- ton.
 '1he applicant is required 10 state his name, age and residence, including totCn, county and Sate; tte company, regiment and qcar he serred in, and the captain of his company; arbether the applicant enlisted or volunteered and on 1rbdt day and year, and for lChatterm; lchether he las euer receired any Wcrralt, and !f so, for holr many acres.
 I acldo1c apply, ste must, in addition giUe the pldce and time of her marriage, the name ond official title of the person qrEo per- formed tue service, together lcih tue time and pldce Of her husbaad's s death.
 Having all the necessary blank forms, and being familiar with the requirements of the law, and his arrangement being complete applicants can avoid much of the uncertain, ty and delay which might otherwise occur. Address, JOHN J. JACKSON.
 April 2l, 1855. Heleaa. Ayka1lsas.
Southern shield., 1855-06-23
CELEBRATION OF THE FOIrRTu.

CELEBRATION OF THE FOURTH. A meeting was held in this place on Sat day evening, when it was determined upon to celebrate the approaching An niversary of our Independence by a public Barbecue, Grafton, &c.
 J. J. HoRNoR, Esq, was selected as orator of the day, and JAS. R. PAR RIsH to read the Declaration of Inde- pendence.
Southern shield., 1855-06-23

SENATOR BoRLAND.-This gentle man has lately purchased an interest in the office of the "Gazette & Demo- crat,' at Little Rock, and will enter upon the duties of associate editor, with Capt. DANLY. Maj. BoRLAND is for cible and effective er,-has bold, manly way of spreading his thoughts upon paper, which tell with powerful effect
Southern shield., 1855-06-23

JUDICIAL.-We learn from Henry A. Badham, Esq, States Attorney for this District, that Judge Adams and himself have each tendered their resig- nation, to Gov. Conway, to take effect in September next. An election will be held, we presume, some time in Au- gust, to fill the vacancies thus made.
Southern shield., 1855-06-23

n9Upon the adoption of Platform Resolutions, of the National American Convention, every Abolitionist present left, in high dudgeon, which we regard as happy result. Some writer, speak ing of their leaving so ounceremoniously, remarks that their room was better than their company.
Southern shield., 1855-06-23
II Dobbin, the Secretary of tn,

B91= Dobbin, the Secretary of the Navy, recently instructed Capt. Hiram Paulding, Commandant of the Wash ington Navy Yard, to discharge every employee who may have the indepen- dence to vote the American ticket. The reply of the Commandant to this order was, "that he was determined to dis charge every man under him who did vote las OtOn sentlmentS!r' Truly, 6 noble reply from gallant American Soul
Southern shield., 1855-06-23
Mrs. F. ]. PUPT,E

REGS leave to inform the Ladies of II,Iaoo D and vicinity, that she has received cloira assortment of Spring and Summer Mjlrirry. Goods selected with great care from the Fa.t ern market. Ladics who will honor her w;-b a call will find every thing in the latest arj most tasteful styles, and at lower rat. rG',. are usually offered in Helena.
 Location-Chelry street, two doors west of the Baptist Church. VI
 P. $. All kinds ofMantua Makiay done in order. April 2l Te55
Southern shield., 1855-06-23
nS3g The election of HALE, of New

185 The election of HALE, of New Hampshire, to the U. s. Senate, cer- tainly is an event which should not disturb the equanimity of the Demo cratic party, when it is remembered that they have kept him in that posi- tion for years upon years. In that stronghold of Democracy Hale has been invincible.
Southern shield., 1855-06-23

faF James M. Brown, Esq, late Secretary to the Board of Swamp Land Commissioners, has been appoin- ted Commissioner, by Gov. Conway, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the re- signation of Col. c. F. NJ. Noland.
Southern shield., 1855-06-23
PHILLIPS COUNTY FLOUR. -Througl

PHILLIPS COUNTY FLOUR. Through the courtesy of our esteemed fellow citizen, J. W. Rice, Esq, we have here been furnished with a few pounds oi flour, from wheat raised and ground Tn this county, which would compare favorably with the best St. Louis brands We again would urge, earnestly urge, upon every planter and farmer in the county who can possibly do so, to SOW, the approaching autumn, at least suf- fcient wheat for home consumption Now is the time to procure seed.
Southern shield., 1855-06-23

CRops IN ILLINoIs.-The St. Louis Republican contains a letter from AL ton, Illinois, dated June 12th, iron which we make the subioined extract:
 The weather is now very favorable for al kinds of business, subsequently, that pertain ing to Agriculture. Twenty thousand blows are running busily this fine morning among the luxuriant corn rows of this and half-a dozen other counties. The fears of last week of too much rain, have subsiied, and there never was better prospect in Central Illinois for heavy corn crop than we now have From Adams and adjoining counties I heal reports of very fine corn and wheat prospects this morning, from friend who left tha county yesterday. And within range o country from Bloomington, on the north, tC Hillsboro' on the east, and south to Clintor county, bounteous harvest of all kinds O produce and fruits is at hand
Southern shield., 1855-06-23
HARRISON ALLOWED A NEW TRIAL

HARRISON ALLOWED NEW TRIAL Arrison, the torpedo man, who was convicted of murder at Cincinnati some months ago, has had new trial gran ted him by the district court, on the ground that the judge of the criminal court erred in instructing the jury that if they found him guilty as charg- ed in the indictment, "they should specify that he was guilty of murder in the first degree" without leaving them discretion to find him guilty of any oth- CT grade of homicide.
Southern shield., 1855-06-23

A SAD AFFAIR.-The Holly Springs Times states that Prof. Chas. s. Brown. principal of the Pontotoc Male Acad- emv, was killed in Pontotoc, on the 11th inst. by a youth named Ray Ray stabbed him with a bowie knife. The murderer was in custody.
Southern shield., 1855-06-23
An Abolitionist on the Virginia
 Election.

The New York Tribune, which can never pardon the Know -Nothings for the trouble which they have given Se- wards friends, makes their defeat in Virginia the occasion of most insidious and inaammatory appeals to the preju- dices of the North against the South. It discourses in the following strain:
 "The Virginia election has knocked the bottom out of Know Nottingham in the South, or perhaps we should say 1t shows that 1t never had any. We are little surprised and not entirely indifferent at the result. We have all along declared that if Know Nothing
 ism became "National,' 1t would be simply Southern Slavery party with Northern recruiting stations. We have known well enough that the South would meddle with no party having af- filiations in the North, unless 1t was Steeped to the eyes Ill deVotlon to the interests of slave driving. It is on this ground that we have said that the at tempt of the Knov-Nothings to estab
 fish Q national platform was nothing but estabishinga a Pro- Slavery party, whose action would be iii direct hostility to the interest of the Free States, and in craven subserviency to the Slave oligarchy. The Virginia election not only confirms our view of the case, but demonstrates that the intensity of the Southern feeling on this question is even greater than we had alleged. Ii demonstrates that the slave oligarchy won't trust even the most rascally Know-Nothing doughfaces among us.
Southern shield., 1855-06-23
Plantation for Sale.

CONTAINING six hundred and forty acres, V with about one hundred acres of open land under fence and in cultivation. This place has good Gin house, residence. negro cabins, sta, bles and all necessary out-houses. For terms apply to T. B. HANLY.
 Helena, Arkansas. March 3l, 1855.
 Refer to Neyill, Locke X Co.,, Helena;, Maj. D. H. Threldkeld, Capt. H. Slaughter North Creek Post-office, Phillips county.
Southern shield., 1855-06-23
- a, ----7'--,.- Helena Female Institute

THE present session of this School menced on Thursday March lst Wa",'3r.o W,o. roni- recommend the Misses BLACK as fnIIv ,ulIii! nnaEf! ed to conduct the education of Young fog:l'l Gog: and from their past experience and .nooo-, ,','iIS' feel warranted in saying that every atte9.. we will be given to the mental ani mlr,I ,reItioI' ; proyement ofal who may beplaccd nrfa I' o, l! ,l- charge. '''''
 TERM
 PER SESSION OF FIVE NoyrHs Orthography and Reading. Sin ,. Orthography Reading, Writing and -O 'J Primary Arithmetic, 7o,. The above with Primary Geography - O' and Grammar, 7ta. Higher branches, Ic oO o Instrumental Music, 52 o OV Use of Instrument, OU Oo Drawing and Mezzotint each T." OO O Incidental tax in proportion to cyna,l,, VO Pupils charged from time of cntarino ,., no deduction for withdrawal oraLsanca e, ,7. '''' in cases of protractcd sickness. 1-'''I'
 Ii. P. COOLIDGE
 WM. r. MOORE
 E. II. COWLEY
 J. $. HORNOP >
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 GEO. PORTER
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Southern shield., 1855-06-23
JAMES II. MURPHY, GENERAL LAND AGENT,

JACKSONPORT, ARK, WILL attend personally to the locating of W Swamp Land Scirp, in the JacksonpoEt and Helena Districts, selling lands and pay ing Taxes.
 REFERENCES: Barnett Graham, w. NJ. FolweIl < Co., lessee Maxwell, Memphis. J. R. COnley, fernando, Miss. Maj. Thomas Null, Marshall county, Miss Norton X Packer, New Orleans. II. P. Coolidge &, Co.,, Myrtle X Moore, Hon. w. E. Butts, Allen J. Polk, Helena. Col. w. s. Keith. Jacksonport John A. Rousseau, Lagrange, Tenn. April '. 1855.
Southern shield., 1855-06-23
From Me Star.

From tbe Star.
 MR. CLEvELAND:-Please say that there will be meeting of the citizens of Phillips county, at the Court house, on Saturday evening next, for the pur- pose of appointing delegates to the Convention of Cotton Planters, called to meet at Cooper's Wells, in Missis- sippi, on the 4th of July next. All friends of the move, and all citizens of this county, who are either directly or indirectly interested in the cotton inter est, are respectfully requested to be in attendance, at the Court house, in Hel- ena, on Saturday evening next, at the ringing of the bell. The Shield is re- quested to copy and oblige
 SEVERAL PLANTERS.
Southern shield., 1855-06-23
HONOR THE DEAD.

THE undersigned would announce that they have opened an establishment for the manutac- ture of all kinds of Grave Stone work. Per sons wishing to obtain suitable mementoes asa tribute of respect to their deceased friends, can find any style of Monuments, Obelisks Goth ic work, Tomb tops or head and foot stones of Italian or American Marble Being prao- tical worllmen ourselves, we will give our at- tention to the business personally, consequent ly we can furnish better work at lower prices than any other establishment in the South Orders respectfully solicited.
 Shop one door North of Baileys < IToror.
 ENSLES & MEYERS.
 Helena, Sept. 16, 1854
 N: B. All work shipped to any point on the river, free of freight.
Southern shield., 1855-06-23

A train of fourteen passenger cars passed through Utica on the 23d ult., which contained over eight hundred |emigrants-mostly Germans-bound for the West.
Southern shield., 1855-06-23
SOMETHING NEW IN HELENA ICE CREAM SALOON,

MADISON NJ. WITT, would inform the Ill ladies and gentlemen of Helena that he has opened an lee Cream Saloon" in tIe new house of Mir. Barr's. on Market Street near the upper bridge. and will keep constant, ly on hand all the doiicacies appeGsaiutng ty such Saloon.
 The Ladies Saloon will be under the supar- mtendence of Mrs. Witt, whilst that of tle GentIemens will be conducted by himself
 Mr. and Mrs. Witt will use their best en- deayors to give perfect satisfaction to those who may favor them with a call
 May 26. N. NJ. WITT.
Southern shield., 1855-06-23

E&5@The American party in Ken lucky has nominated the Hon. CHAs. $. MoREHEAD as their candidate for Governor.
Southern shield., 1855-06-23
PATENT MEDICINES

In fact, we keep constantly on hand almost everything in our line, which we are deter mined to sell at extremely low prices for cash.
 We invite the public generally, and physi- cians in particular, to call and examine our stock. We are confident of giving general satisfaction to purchasers both in quality and price of our Medicines. Call and see us; cur store has been newly fttedUp, and new fixtures added. Every effort will be made to give full satisfaction as to price, quality, and prompt attention to shipment of goods.
 LINDSLEY to BROTHER.
Southern shield., 1855-06-23

Refreshing rains have fallen in various parts of this county the pres ent week.
Southern shield., 1855-06-23
EbESSOE EE'Eeb.S..

THE partnership heretofore existing between | the undersigned in the mercantile business in Helena, is this day dissolved, by mutua consent. c. NJ. BUMPASS.
 WM. BUMPASS,
 H. CLOPTON, Surviving partners of
 BUMPAss, CLoPToN & Co. June 23, 1855.
Southern shield., 1855-06-23
To Rent.

X LARGE store room on Front Row, cor A her of Diagonal street. Also, Fanny Residence, &c., for sale or rent. Apply to
 JAMES r. CRARN.
Southern shield., 1855-06-23

E&B- Three or four thousand hogs have lately been slaughtered in Green castle, Ia., for the use of the Crimea. Contracts for forty thousand head for the same purpose, 1t is stated, have been made with different parties throughout the State of Indiana.