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The true Democrat., 1855-12-18

HoN STEPHEN A. DoUGLAs.--Thcre is no individual of the democratic party who has been the subject of more unfounded calumny and abuse than the distinguished patriot and statesman whose name heads this article. For twelve years continuously he has been the Re- presentative of our sister State Illinois, in both branches of Congress. Twenty years since he came to that State, on foot, poor young man. mechanic, and by his energy and talents has arisen to one of the highest positions that any statesman has ever occupied in the Senate of the United States.
 As chairman of the committee on territories he was placed in position where the splendid abilities he is known to possess were called into action, and as the head of that committee in- troduced the Kansas and Nebraska bill."- His efforts on the passage of that act in the concluding argument was specimen of histo- ri al knowledge clear logic, sarcasm and elo. quence, which all who heard 1t, (and full Se- nate and crowded galleries formed his audience) that has seldom been equaled, and Seward, Sumner, Wade and Chase stood paralvzed and affrighted under the writhing scorn which for -four hours lacerated them bodily and mentally.
 It was o'clock in the morning before he could read his speech, and the vote was taken on the passage of the bill, after session of six teen hours, during which the Senate had not adJourned.-EcansuiNe Enquirer.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
Pardon of Dr. Beaie-A fectiug Scene

Pardon of Dr. Beale--AfiectingS Scene.
 The Governor of Pennsylvania, after reciting the reasons which induced him to extend the Executive clemency, closes as follows:
 "After careful examination of the facts and evidences in the case, aided by the scientific discussions to which it has given rise, (without any intention to reflect upon the prosecutrx who, no doubt testified to what she believed did occur, nor to impugn the integrity of the learned Judge who tried the case nor the ho- nesty of the jury who convicted the prisoner ) l am now satisfied that the defendant, Dr. Ste phen T. Beale, is not guilty of the crime whereof he stands charged, and was convicted upon evidence unreliable in its character and insufficient in amount.
 Il do, therefore, in consideration of the pre- misses, pardon the said Dr. Stephen T. Beale of the crime of which be is convicted as aforesaid, and he is hereby fully pardoned accordingly"
 The Philadelphia Bulletin of the 23d has the following:
 Or. Stephen T. Beale was yesterday releas- ed from his confinement in Moyamensing pri- son. Dr. Beale was convicted in October 1854, of the offense which he was charged, and was sentenced to an imprisonment of four years and six months from the 18th of November. After his incarceration he was confined alone in his cell, but his health having become much inn paired, he was removed in June last to the hos pital of the prison, where he remained until the time of his release Governor Pollock signed the pardon on Wednesday, the 21st instant and the same night Colonel J. H. McCauley, the chief clerk in the office of the secretary of the commonwealth, started to the city with the document Information of the granting of the pardon was received on Wednesday night, and the family of the Doctor was prepared for his return home. Early on Thursday morning Col McCauley was met at the American Hotel by Colonel J. s. Wallace, and together with one or two other gentlemen, they repaired to the prison. A friend of Dr. Beale's had preceded them, andscommunicated the glad tidings to him. The Doctor was completely overcome when the intelligence was communicated to him, and for some time he was unable to articu- late syllable. At half past eight o'clock in the morning Dr. Beale reached his home in Walnut street, and those who witnessed the meeting between the late prisoner and his fami- ly describe it as being affecting in the extreme. Mrs. Beale visited her husband frequently dur ing the time of his imprisonment, but the child. ren had not seen their father from the time o his conviction The interview between then is represented as having been very affecting During the entire day the house of Dr. Bealt was visited by scorces of his friends"
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
Proclamation hy the Governor

ID ECOMMENDING to the people of the State of lC Arkansas, to observe Thursday the 27th day of December A. D. 1855, day of thanksgiving to Almighty God ELIAS N CONWAY, Governor of the State of Arkansas to all of the people of said State greeting Although am not now, and never have been, member of any church, and . man feel unworthy before God to instruct others how to follow the path of duty in sacred matters and Governor of the State have no authority to require the observance Of any day. as day of thanksgiving; yet as tirin be- eyer in the holy scriptures, and in the pure undehl ed beautiful, ennobing and sacred religion ot God, which they teach, it manifest that, apeople ought to feel grateful, and to return thanks to Almighty God for the many blessings which He has conferred upon us during the present year.
 THEREFORE I, ELIAS N CONWAY, Governor of the State of Arkansas, do hereby recommend that Thursday, the 27th day of December A. D. 1855, be observed by all the people of this State as day of thanksgiving and praise to God, for the continued preservation to us people, of our civil and reli- gious liberties and for all the many other blessings and mercies, He has, in His bOuntitul goodness, be- slowed upon us during the present year.
 In testimony whereof, have hereunto set ,ny
 hand, and caused the seal of the State of IL. S. Arkansas to be affixed at Little Rock, this
 10th day of December, A. D. 1855.
 ELIAS N. CONWAY By the Governor:
 D. B. GREER, Secretary of State.
 Dec. IS 1855.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
NEW BOOKs-yUsT RECEIyED.

RITS of Blarney, by MacKenzie A1 Basket of Chips, by Jno. Brougham; ,sss9sMy Aspiration, by Mrs. Manners; AyIXY The Escaped Nun, disclosures of Convent s.T Life; V Beechcroft, by the author of Heartsease: Cora and the Doctor, revelation of Phvsician,s Wife,
 Olio or the Old West Room;
 Nelly Bracken by Annie Chambers Bradfori: Miranda Elliot, or the Voice of the Spirit: What Not, by Mrs. Denison;
 Twice Married a story of Connecticut Life; The Rag Picker, or Bound and Free; Marriage Lottery, by the author of " Duke and Cousin.'
 The Elder Sister, by the author of The Double Error;n
 Cleve Hall, by Miss Jewell:
 Vathek by Beckford;
 The Masters House, tale of Southern Life: The Under Ground Mail Agent; Agatha Beauford, or Family Pride, by the author 2f Pique
 Pynnhurst, his Wanderings, and Ways of Think A Reel in Bottle, by Cheever;
 lsa, Pilgrimage, by Miss Cheesebro; Tales and Traditions of Hungary, by Pulsgky All well bound in cloth, for sale at the bookstore Dee. IS, '55 JNO E. REARDoN
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
NEW POST OFFICES The Post Master q

NEW PosT OFFICES -The Post Master Gen. eral has established the following new post offices:
 North Point, Pulaski county, Arkansas John T. Spruill, postmaster.
 Lake Bluff, Prairie county, Arkansas; Ethe- ridge G. Atkins, postmarter.
 Clear Creek, Marion, county, Arkansas; Miles Patton, postmaster
 Peack Grove, Jefferson county, Arkansas; Thomas Ward, postmaster Antioch, Hot Spring county, Arkansas; Ste. phen H. Keeler, postmaster.
 Sulphur Springs, Columbia county, Arkansas John Aaron, postmaster.
 Green Forest, Carroll county. Arkansas; A NJ. Deshields, postmaster.
 Moro Bay, Bradley county, Arkansas; w K. Duncan, postmaster. Chester, Ashley county, Arkansas; Henry c Dade postmaster.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
GREAT CURE OF PILES.

HUntsriz7e, ~. C., Nov. l, 1S5s
 pr. C. M. Jackson-Dear Sir-Allow me to express to you my sincere thanks fory your discovery of me dlclne, which, to say the least of it, has effected cure, that all other medicines that have taken have entirely failed to do. IIoofands German Bittersn Adre cured me of the most stubborn and aqqyarated case ot Ae PILES hat, Peyhaps ersr te1 to s lot o ma". My case is not stranger to this community, as am well known in this and the surrounding coun- tles and can truly say that my recovery has astound cd all my friends and relations, had tried every thing recommended and nothing did me any good until was prevailed upon to try the Bitters. You are at liberty to make any use of this communica- tion for the benefit of the afflicted you may think proper. Truly yours, WM. J. ATWOOD. See advertisement.
 NnN. 21. 1Sl5 4w
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
EVERY DAY FACTS IN ScrrNcE a tallc

EVERY DAY FACTS IN Sc1ENcE.-If tallow candle be placed in gun and shot at door it will go through without sustaining any injury; and if musket-ball be fired into water, it will not only rebound, but be flattened, as if fired against hard substance. A musket-b ball may be fired through pane of glass, making the hole the size of the ball, without cracking the glass; if the glass be suspended by thread, it will make no difference, and the, thread will not even vibrate. In the Artic regions, when the thermometer is below zero, persons can converse more than mile distant. Dr. Jamie son asserts that he heard every word of a ser- mon more than mile distant
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
Washington.

Washington, November 27-The Union publishes note from Mir. Buchanan, contra dieting the rumor that he assured the British government of sympathy in the war with Rus- sia. This note, the London Times refused to publish. Mir. Ellis has resumed the editorship of the American Organ. He repudiates the slavery question as an element of the American party, and urges that difference of opinion mus be tolerated.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
Missionary News.

Four Teachers Deyoured by Canibais in
 the South Sea Islands.
 The missionary ship John Williams, named after the heroic martyr of Eromanga, has re- gently completed a voyage among the New Hebrldes and other westerly groups Among the news she brings are some items of encour- agement and others of great sorrow. The journal of the voyage says:
 After a run of zen days from Samoa we reached the Island of Aneiteum. The mis- sionaries (Messrs. Goodie and Inglis) had near ly completed a census of the population. It contains about 4, 900 inhabitants; of these 2,6OO profess christianity; the remaining 1 400 heath- en are so scattered that they possess little in- fuence A considerable band of natives and four Samoans assist the missionaries. Thirty schools are now in operation, and about 1,5OO persons under instruction.
 At Tana, where the work had been broken up by the ravages of smallpox, we again land- ed teachers, who were received by loud shout of joy.
 We were delighted with the improved ap- pearance of things at Eromanga The teach CTS had all been ill, nevertheless the work went forward. Since last voyage, the number attend ing religious services had been more than dou- bled.
 On reaching the Island of Fate, the distress sing news was brought on board that some of the teachers with their wives, left there on the last voyage, had been barbarously murdered Only nineteen days after they had been landed undeI the most cheering circumstances, the two Raratonguan teachers and their wives were murdered to furnish materials for horrd can- nibal banquet. The real reason of this sudden act of cruelty could not be learned
 BAPTIST MISSION IN BURMAH-A Baptist Missionary in Burmah thus writes to the Ma cedonian in this country.
 ''The cause of Christ still advances at all the new stations in Burmah. The Burmans still listen. A few days since two were baptised. At Prone, over one hundred were baptised- Brother Thomas has baptsed from forty to fifty. Great numbers have been baptised in Brother Vnton's field. Bassein is also blest.- At a recent meeting thousand christians were present In the region of Toungoo some thirty or forty zayats have been built, and three thou sand asking baptism. The native pastor Du- moo has written me that about one thousand had been baptlsed on the mountains of Shway- gyeen. About as many have been baptised in Ioungoo, while three thousand are requesting the te.'-N. J. ObserUer.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18

Maine, late United States secretary of legation at London, resigned with the letter of recall sent by the government to Mir. Buchanan, at the gentleman's request. There was sent an appointment TO MT. Appleton, as United States Charge d'Affairs ad interim, which that gentle man declined, preferring to return to the United States, where his private business demands his presence. We presume Mir. Buchanan will not leave, until his successor is the spot to relieve hin,
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18

.=y Listen to the testimony of eminent physi- clan in favor of M'Lanes Vermifuge, which is now universally acknowledged to be the best in use even members of the medical faculty (who so often op- posed to the of patent medicines cannot with hold their approval of this invaluable remedy:
 Land, .Stark Co.,, Ohio, Jan. 8, 1S49.
 have used pr. MLane's Worm Specific in my pr- vate practice, and prepared to say that the un- paraleed success with which have prescribed its use both for children and adults, induces me to say the most in its favor of any specific or patent medicine ever before brought to my notice. The mode of ad- ministraton the smallness of the dosc and the cer ainty of its etcacious effects, give it, in my opinion, decided advantage over any other medicine of the kind before the public
 sEy Purchaser will please be careful to ask for, Dr. M,Lane,s Celebrated Vermifuge, and take none else All other Vermifuges, in compari- son, are worthless. Dr. M'Lane's genuine Vermi- fuge. also his Celebrated Liver Pills can now be had at ali respectable Drug Stores in the United States and Canada.
 For sale wholesale and retail in Little Rock, by
 pr. d. J. McALMONT & co.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
DISSOLUTION.

Lattle Rock, Ark., Nov. 1st, 1855. VyNHE partnership in the practice sf law heretofore II subssting between the undersigned is dissolved by mutual consent.
 E. Cummns is charged with closing the business of the firm, and collection of the debts due it. Those indebted to the firm are earnestly requested to come forward and settle by cash or note
 A. PIKE, Dec. II I'm E. CUMMINS. .-9S" Gag. & Dem. CODY I'm
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18

FAsTIDIoUs.-A worthy St. Domingo coffee dealer, whose skin rather dark, essayed to dine last week at one of the restaurants, when the waiter informed him that it was against the rules to entertain colored persons. A row en- sued, which required the interference of the police; but it appears that the gentleman did notsucceed in getting his dinner. Boston folks are full of notions. Sometimes black appears to be their favorte color; at other times they manifest the greatest repugnance to it.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
Saturday Night Caucus.

saturday Night Caucus.
 The democratic members of the thirty fourth Congress, about fifty in number, held a caucus in the hall of the House of Represen- tatlves on Saturday evening. Hon. George w. Jones, of Tennessee, was elected chairman; and Hon. Wm M. English and Thomss Ruffin, of North Carolina. were elected secretaries.
 The following resolution being introduced by Hon. Clancy Jones of Pennsylvania, was unanimously adopted:
 Resolved That the democratic members of the House of Representatives though in tenn porary minority in this body deem this fit oc- casion to tender to their fellow citizens of the whole Union their heartfelt congratulations on the triumph, in the recent elections in several of the northern, eastern and western, as we'll as southern States of the principles of the Kan sas-N Nebraska bill and the doctrines of civil and religious liberty which have been so vio- lently assailed by secret political order known as the Know Nothing party; and though in a minority, we hold 1t to be our highest duty to preserve our organization and continue our efforts in the maintenance and defence of those principles and the constitutional rightsIof every section and every class of citizens against their opponents of every description, whether the so-caled republicans, Know Nothings ur fu- sonlsts; and to this end we look with conf- dence to the support and appreciation of all good and true men-friends of the constitution and the Union throughout the country.
 The meeting then proceeded to select candi- dates for various offices connected with the organization of the House.
 Mir. Cobb, of Georgia, alluded to the fact, that his name had been mentioned by his friends in connection with the speakership, and declined being candidate for the nomination. Mir. Orr of South Carolina, did likewise. The following nominations were then unanimously made:
 For Speaker-William A. Richardson, of H. linos.
 For Clerk-A. P. Banks of Virginia
 Door, -Keeper-Mr. McKnew.
 Sergeant Arms-Mr. Glosbrener of Pa
 Postmaser-Mr. Johnson.
 Pr1nter-Cornelius Wendell of New York.
 The caucus lasted about an hour
 THE MISSOURI DELEGATs.-The Missouri delegates have had caucus as to what shall be their action in the premises. To vote for Campbell, they say, is out of the question, and to take Richardson as an administration can- didate, is degrading to their sensibilities. Yet three of them, it is said, have determined to vote for him. Circumstances on Monday will control their action.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18

1000 Prizes in all amounting S30, ,00s Only ten thousand numbers! Tickets S5-Halvss S2 50-Quarters $1 25.
 SAM'L SWAN, Agent and Manager,
 Atlanta, Ga. JOHN L. LOGAN, Camden, Ouaehita county, agent for Arkansas.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
2sO REAMS PAPER.

COMPRISING full assortment as follows V White and Blue, plain and ruled, foolscap; " '' Letter; Commercial Post, blue ruled; Folio Post, plain and ruled; Medium and Flat Cap super; Packet Note, Embossed Note; Commercial Note; Ladies Note; French Bath;
 Chinese Bath
 Glazed Cover Paper; Plain
 Envelop Paper, assorted; Post Office Paper;
 Wrapping Paper, assorted Perforated Boards all colors; Bristol Boards
 Drawing Paper, assorted Bottng Paper;
 Music ''
 Sand Paper, etc., etc. And full assortment of Envelopes to suit: just received and for sale by JNO. E. REARDON. Dec. lS 55 Bookseller.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
LATE ARRIVALS. NEW cnnnG

LUST received per steamboat Fox. and direct from e1 New York City, large lot of Fall and Winter Goods, consisting in part of
 Muslin Deanes, all wool; Swiss Edgings; Scotch Plaids; Swiss Insertions;
 Ladies' Shaws; Jaconet Edgings; Ginghams; Jaconet Insertions;
 Alpaccas; Nansook Muslin;
 Casin eres Swiss Muslin;
 Jeans; Cross Barred Muslin;
 Satinets Black and White Bobinet;
 Bleached Domestic, 3-4 and A wide;
 Unbleached Domestic, sS and A wide; 100 Dog. Coates Spool Cotton;
 pieces Black Silk, 7-S and A wide; 100 pieces Dark Prints 5 lbs Sewing Silk II pieces Irish Linnen, assorted Pins and Needless; 10 pieces White Jaconet; Whalebones; ? dog. Rigalets, ass'd colors; Hooks and Eyes; 2 dog, Tippets, = [" 20 pieces Blue Denims: Flannels and Linseys 15 pieces Choctaw Stripes. Also large lot of other things too numerous to mention. Call and examine before purchasing else- where. sh FIELD & DOLBY. Dec II
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18

.a Greatest Discovery of the Age.-We in vite special attention to the advertisement of Prof. O.
 J. Wood of St. Louis Mo. As the names attached to the certificates are persons who are known to thou sands 1t is needless to say than is said by them in favor of Prot. 0. J. WooD's CELEBRATED HAIR
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
Religious Notice.

ElderJ. D. Picket will preach in the Chris tian church on next Sunday morning and at night.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18

TIE ENGLISH IN THE CRIMEA.-The Opi- nione of Turin has letter from correspon- dent at Balaklava, which affords some insight into what is passing in the allied camp The writer says:
 The allies do not appear disposed to regard the Crimea merely as a field of battle; the things they are doing there would seem to in innate they intend to keep it. The English are executing gigantic works at Balaklaya- Thousands of Turks, most of them from Con- stantinople and the neighborng coast, (Tartars, Piedmontcse and others are paid by England at the rate of 3f. day, besides rations; and, with great number of beasts of burden, are engaged in landing an immense quantity of ma terials on the bay. Whoeregimcnts are at the same time employed on important works of construction. All along the shore of the bay quay has been made, at which the largest yes. sels can land their cargoes without the assis- tance of boats In short, there is now collect ed at Balaklava an immense material, sufficient for an army--not of 25,OOO or 30OOO men, but of 100000. Certainly all these expenses would not be incurred if there any idea of eva cuating the Crimea. We have now plenty of woolen clothing, with which we shall be able to encounter well the winter.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
P0'tland Maine, July 24, 1855.

P0'tldnd Nutne, July 24, lS55. Dr. II. T. IIELMBoLD.
 DEAR SIR: This is to inform you that you arc at perfect liberty to use my name reference to your valuable Fluid Extracts, both of which have given fair trials, and perfectly satisfied with their tive powers; hoping that this may not only prove benefit to you but to the afflicted,
 1 remain, very respectfully.
 D. L. JOHNSON, NJ. D.
 Professor Of .Suy0eyy
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
essssx TWO VALUABLE RED RIVER sss.s ~ Plantations at Public Auction, 9V

rsyx TWO VALUABLE RED RIVER szss. EIS Plantations at Public Auction. s RI virtue and in pursuance of the order of the A1 Probate Court, in and for the county of Lafay- ette m the State of Arkansas will proceed to sell at Public Auction, at the Court House door, in the town Of LEwIsvILLE, in the county of Lafay yete in the State of Arkansas, on
 Monday, the 21st Day of January. In the year A. D. 1856, between the hours of O. clock A. M, and o'clock, P. M., of said day,
 The Plantations Owned and possessed by the late ROBERT HAMILTON at the tune of his death situated in Lost Prairie and Little Prairie in the county of Lafavette in the State of ArkanSas-the former containing from 1000 to I2oQ acres, and the latter from 800 to 500 acres- Said lands are highly improved and are regarded as equal to any lands upon Red River for the production of Cotton, Corn, etc.
 .S A Credit of Twelve Months from the day ot sale will be given to the purchaser or purcha sers of said lands upon executing note to the un ders!gned, with good and undoubted security. bear ing interest at the Rate Of Eight per Cent. per Annum from date until paid.
 JOHN B. SANDEFUR
 As Public Administrator with the will annexed
 of Robert Hamilton deceased
 Lafayette County, Ark, Dec. 10, 1855.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
NEW ADV ERT $ E M E N IFS IMPROVED HAVANA PLAN LOTTERY!
 By authority of the State of Georgia. Fort Gaines Academy Lottery. ONE PRIZE TO EVERY TEN TICKETS !!

TTO be drascn December 24th, 1855, n the csea of
 | Atlanta, schen prizes amouatiay to By S3O.. GOO a. will be distributed according to the follow ing Inimitabe Scheme!
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
CHRISTMAS ROOKS

A LARGE assortment of fine bound pictorial A books, for children of all ages; also annuals for 1856, and standard works with splendid binding, suitable for New Year and Christmas presents.
 Just received at the book store of
 Dec. IS, '55 JNO F PFARDON
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18
WANTED,

NY quantity of Beef Hides and Peltries, for A which the highest market price will be paid;
 Dec. |, 1885 IAlE 0 MoohE.
The true Democrat., 1855-12-18

STOLEN from the plantation of Mir. Ra- M O gan. on the Arkansas river, 9 miles be- low the White Bluffs dark bay stallion, 1514 -42. hands high, few hairs of his mane white immedi- atey back of his ears, few white hairs under the saddle, paces very well. The above reward will be paid for the delivery of said horse to me, at Benton, Saline county. B. F. KEESEE.
 Dec. II 3tpd