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- As Tie >icklr season is rapidly ap-
rroaching. It Is iAc duty Of all GOOD citizens
TO LOOK we'll to t e causes Of disease among
them 1t Is fact abundantly demonstrated
every season th'', in those places where
filth, dir; and decavinc VEGETABLES abound
th're the cAo!c9a. Yc>i.lencc, and Summer
diseases generally. run not. This fact is 50
obvious to every one that it would hardly
seem necessary 70 utter wo:d Of caution -
y; We see IN oolin. around that there is a
ircsi,,,'t Of, plenty Of business for the doctors
UNI l;.':r IS an immediate. clvaninc ul.
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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-07-28

~ small company Of live Iniuns" have
been en-, ,mrc|I little North Of the village
for several days ~ consequence. Young
America has core mad after bows and ar
lows. aMl thinks Of not hinc save SHOOTING at
pennies. One li't.c fellow Of some five or
six wears was 50 anxious to secure one of tn @
real Indian bows. tli,t he rose one mornino
at five o'clock. and went alone to thcir tent.
intent on ,raiii king an old hat for the wca-
pom he coveted. He was obliged TO wait 50
long in The woods before the fashionable bour
Of even an Indians arising arrived, that his
patience Wa a no>t exhausted But at lerr,h
his zeal was rewarded with entire succcsS.
and he marched home ''a"mcI and cquipped'
IL his hearts ,les:rc.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-07-28
country

FiEr-.\n alarm Of FIRE wa< gwen
here ahou; Ten o'clock on Friday mornin. o.
n>t week. IL" ',arn belonging TO he prem
<'. occupied ~ Nr. Arrflr Il"~hI>~.
on West Street. WIS discovered 20 he in
tjancS Bod. Of our cxrclcu,v manned
Engines were promptly on the SPOT, and by
heir well directed efforts lie FIRE was com
p!ctc!y cv'iugu>l.cl before ii coull commu-
nica'c viii the '.ou>r. winch was separate Il
from the barn crly hs 4 small she'd. nearly
ii Icd with wood. Without the service rem
del | hy the !'.'c Companies. the house and
she'd mus, have been consumed.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-02

is so plain that none who read can misunder- stand
 I have upon several occasions, and so have many others, sworn to support the constitution af the State of Arkansas, which holds forth the following plain language: "That all men have natural and indefeasible right to worship AL mighty God according to the dictates of their own consclences; and no man can of right be compelled to attend, or support any place ot worship, or erect or maintain any min- lstry against his consent; that no human authority can Tn any case whatever interfere with the rights of conscience, and that no pre- ference shall ever be given to any religious es- tabllshment or mode of worship"
 "That the civil rights, privileges or capac- ties of any citizen shall, in no wise be dimin- ished or enlarged on accoltAt of his religion" If men, after gcrutinizing the provisions of the above section of the constitution will not de- sist from their wholesale prescription of citt- zenS on account of their religious views, it car but be said in the language of one of old, ''et them alone, they are joined to their idols''- The humane provisions of the federal and State constitutions will, like Banquo's ghost, stare them in the face until they will learn and dare pursue the right
 This letter is already much longer than de- sired. My apology is, that many friends hav- Ing seen my name used in connection with this matter have called upon me to give my po- sltion through some public print, and l know ot no worthler channel than through the CO., lumns of the True Democrat
 Respectfully, your friend
 I
The true Democrat., 1855-10-02
From the SOuJN SLum Political Speaking at UamptOn.

On Monday 10th inst, being the first day of our circuit court in Calhoun county, large collection of citizens, embracing goodly num- Der of the fatr sex, were in attendance to hear the discussion between Gen. JAMES YELL and Col. E. A. WARREN, upon the political ques. tions of the day. Gen. YELL led of in the dis cussion.
 He was very warm in his advocacy of his know nothing doctrines, declared the democra- cy of the present day to be void of principles, and no whig could have been more bitter in denouncing the administration of President Pierce.
 But, the great burden of his song was vitu- peration and vindictive abuse of Elias N. Con- way, R. w. Johnson, and R. H. Johnson, and their friends. The following extract from the Generals very chaste speech on the occasion, will give you some idea of his oratory: Eel low citizens, you've got your Elias Conway, your Bob Johnson your Dick Johnson, and what have they done? They have cut, and | they have slashed they have ground down and they have screwed everything in the State of Arkansas"
 The General spoke some three hours, and in conclusion turning himself to the ladies, ad- dressed them as follows: Ladies it is customa- " for all gentlemen of good taste to save the saoeat meat till the last. It always pleases me on occasion like this to see the ladies out, with their sparkling eyes, their ruddy cheeks, their l ruby lips and their rounded breasts.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-02

1 of ofcitizens therefore, who had become aware of the difficulty, assembled together and pro- ceeded to the house to protect 1t from the mob and preserve the peace. As soon as they made their appearance, the negroes and abolitionists, knowing the stuff they were made of, very prudently discontinued their hostile demonstra- tions and dispersed.
 The girl is smart, intelligent negress of about seventeen years of age, and is devotedly at tached to her master and her young charge, his niece. She has relatives in Georgia, and laughs at the efforts of the colored people tc induce her to remain in free State During the in- terview, she asked them how much hired girl like herself could make per week in Corfu, and being told ia dollar week." she replied that they could not catch her working from morning till night for dollar week, when she had good home kind protectors, all she required in the world, and not half so much work to do as "Massa Stevens white helps." Being told by the Batavia legal gentleman that she could go to Canada, marry. and have free children, she said that she calculated one day to marry white man, but it must be a smarter one than HIM. Her master places no restriction whatever upon her acton-but he states that she is afraid the abolitionists will attempt to carry her off by violence, and declares they should never take her away alive. The mat ter has created considerable excitement in the quiet town of Corfu.-Bufalo Morning AdUer User.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-02
Letter from Anderson Gordon.
Le,0isburq, Ark., Sept. 2Oth, 1855.

Lea0isbug, Ark, Sept. 2Oth, 1855.
 EDITOR TRUE DEMocRAT-At the speaking here on Wednesday last, Mr. Turner, of Prairie county, stated that the democrats who haC joined the know nothings had or would with draw, and named myself as an instance. Wher the Hon. G. w. Lemoyne and Dr. WesterfelG asserted publicly that l had not withdrawn- One of these gentlemen, (Mr Lemoyne) if not both of them knew at the time that had with drawn from the American, alias know nothing party. What motive they had in denying my withdrawal 1 cannot imagine.
 1 wish 1t distinctly understood that I have withdrawn, now and forever from the said or der, for many reasons:
 If there is a single prominent man in the know nothing party in the northern States, who is not either freesoiler or aboitionist, I have not been able to find him, and I have watched their movements close. The whole party north Is anti-N ebraska, without doubt, and pledged to the repeal of the Kansas and Nebraska law l am opposed to aTaying one section of this Union against the other, which seems to be the legitimate fruits of know nottingham. I find the American, alias know nothing party north unitedly opposed to the extension of slavery and in favor the restoration of the Missouri restrc tlol, the only thing, in my opinion, that ever did draw line of north and south in this glo- rious Union. The know nothing party is sec. tional and not national. For instance, they set out as strongly anti Catholic and i-loregn and now in Louisiana, Maryland, South Caroli- na and other States they allow Catholics to be members and their candidates for public office while in some other States, where the natura llzed voters are numerous, they discard the plank prescribing foreigners and naturaliZed ci- tizens, provided they are Protestants. Here in Arkansas, Capt. Pike says he will not rest un- til the Catholic test is stricken out
 find that the platform, published by the Philadelphia convention was, at the time, re- pudiated by twelve States, and since then se- vcral other large States, Pennsylvania and Ohio among them, have joined the boters.
 So you see they cannot possibly make na tional party of it. The best that can be said of 1t, Is, that it is various factions, made up O material, according to the climate ill which they live. This is demonstrated by the fact, that the national council allowed every State to SC arrange their respective platforms as to catch the popular breeze in their particular locality
 So you may consider me safely on board the old ship of democracy. She has rode out many a storm, and will ride out many more Place me in what capacity you will, care not where l am for my country and the good old cause o democracy ANDERSON GORDON.
 P. s. You may add the name of Henry F Gordon as having withdrawn from the grea American party- A. C.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-02
Letter from Monroe County.

LaD' e'lceuatte, Arks., Sept. 25th, 1855.
 EDITOR TRUE DEMoCRAT;-In the True De- lnocrat of the 18th of Sept, see some notice taken by you of an article in the Gazette two weeks before, in regard to the judicial election in this Qst) district. Says the Gazette:
 {" IL is, thus made perfectly certain that even with two American candidates in the field to divide the vote the 'anti' got in by the skin of bis teeth"
 In this county, (Monroe,) and quite pro- bable in all the other counties in the district, (except Phillips,) it was not known that H. A. Badham had joined the self-styled American party, and only partially believed to be so. He passed through this county only three days be- foIe the election, and denied belonging to the " SAID AMERICAN PARTY," and carried this coun- ty under the belief that he was still what he had been. Heretofore. democrat, and it is thus made perfectly certain that he received consid- erable support ln the other counties on the same ground, having been States attorney for several years and having been known to belong to the democratic party. And refusing when called on to define his position, by saying that he would make known what party he belonged to, ten days before the election; thus to receive the votes of both parties. As to the manifest show ing made by the election of the Prosecuting Attorney, you can say that sympathy for his personal misfortunes gave him more votes than the American party did, his having been a crip- pie, as have been informed from infancy, hay ing neither hand nor foot perfect.
 have no means of knowing the strength of the know nothing party, when collected to- gether with dark-lantern in the dark hours of the night know this much, however, that in daylight they make but quite an insignifi- cant display. They held meeting here yes- terday, for what purpose know not, and after they came out of their secret old house, about quarter from the court house, counted the whole number of eleven, all told.
 Respectfully, J. G. G.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-02

It is only necessary to add that Col. Warren in his reply completely demolished the Gener- al, and ably sustained the principles of demo. cracy. The discussion was continued by Col's Luckey and Hawthorn, in very effective man. ner.
 At intervals during the court, the people were considerably annoyed by puerile efforts of some of the popguns of know nottingham.
 The old democracy of Calhoun are arousing from their lethargy, and the know nothing party is like Billy's pig, its gin out HUEY'S LEG. P. s. Its rumored here that Capt. Danley has recently been on southern tour peddling on know nothing charters, but the price being $11 was thought by his party to be too high and he was recommended to get them up on a cheaper plan, for which purpose he has returned to Little Rock. HUEY'S LEG.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-02
Tribute of Respect to A. s. Pavatt.
ha the Circuit Court of Pope county
 Snntan har tha 10th 1256

 September the 18th, 1855. Pleasant Jordan, attorney general for the State, presented to the court the following pro- ceedings and resolutions of the members of the bar, and asked that they be spread upon the records of said court which was accord ingly done.
 At meeting of the members of the bar, now in attendance on the circuit court of Pope county, held in the court house on the 18th day of September, 1855, for the purpose of giving an expression of their feelings of regret at the death of their deceased brother, A. s. Pavatt a member of this bar, the following proceedings were had
 | On motion of Hon. G. W. Lemoyne, Plea sant Jordan, attorney general, was called to the chair, and Hon. J. J. Green chosen secretary. Whereupon E. M. Williams, esq: offered the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted
 Resolued, That the members of the bar now in attendance on the circuit court of Pope coun- ty, have heard with sorrow and deep regret the painful intelligence which has reached us, of the death of brother A. S. Pavatt, for nine years an honorable member of this bar, and la ment the great loss we have sustained in his death.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-02
From. the Cairo city Time

0F Solon Boriand, doctor of medicine
 editor, ex-member of Congress, and ex-minis ter to Central America, has at last cut loose
 entirely from the democratic party, from which
 he has received all his position and preferment
 hitherto. After hanging on the fence and de-
 nying his masters for some time, he has come
 out in his paper, the Gazette of Little Rock
 with an open avowal of know nothngism.- No good democrat can be sorry that the party is rid of this man, who deserted his post in the
 crisis of 1850, and whose chief "principle" is greed.
 A short time before Solon came out thus
 openly, there was purse made up for the es- tablishment of leading know nothing journal
 in Arkansas That journal has never been born, and the Gazette is the leading know
 nothing paper of the State. It is a reasona-
 ble supposition that Solon received his equiva-
 lent.
 Great Borland! thou alone canst prove aright How small brain may hold world of spite. Thy mingled gores blaze before our vision, Pin maker, editor and politician! Farewell" "and if forever" better still, Leave democrats no legacy in thy will.
 Long, long mayest thou, with Pike, big-bearded poet,
 Pursue thy present track, and blindly ''go it."
The true Democrat., 1855-10-02

Resolcel, That in the death of A. s. Pavatt, not only his family, and this bar, but the com munity at large have sustained great loss. His family for his domestic virtue, his warm affection, and generous temper-called from them as he has been, in the bloom and vigor of life, and at time when the protection and counsel of husband and father are most need ed; loss to them irreparable. TLe bar in the loss of one of its most able, honorable and use- full members, and the community for hismany virtues, his fidelity and honorable bearing in all the walks of life, which endeared him to all his friends--called forth the admiration even of his enemies, and which commended and enti- tied him alike to the confidence and esteem of all
 Resolvea, That the bar tender their sincere coincidence and heart felt sympathy to the be- reaved family of the deceased, and from respect to hls memory, will wear the usual badge of mourning during the remainder of the present term of this court.
 ReSolued, That these resolutions be commit nicated to the court by the attorney general, with request that the proceedings of this meeting be copied on the record of this court, and that the clerk of this court transmit copy of the same to the family of the deceased, and a copy to the Little Rock papers for pubica. tlon.
 PLEASANT JORDAN, Ch'm.
 J. J. GREEN, Sec'y.
 true copy from the record
 ROOF. II. HOWELL, Clerk.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-02

0CF Extract of a letter from Franklin coun- ty, dated Sept. 20th 1855:
 have the honor to say that no county in the State is more true and intlexible, to the great democratic principles at this time than "old Franklin" Know nothingism here, has hardly a " local habitation and a name," in fact it is whlttled down to a mere fIizzle of frazzle "We have hung our banner on the outer wall, And now castles strength will laugh seige to
 scorn."
 So may these great principles of our fathers exist forever in our land. Principles which should be written with flame of fire, and en- graved as if with the point of diamond, up- on the hearts of all Americans-that no black flag of prescription shall ever wave ore our happy republic.
 The health of our county is unprecedented, crops good, and the only complaint is, that our river presents no indications of a rise.
 Adeu, C.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-02

their opponents open and fair usage-they seek no skreens, ask for no oaths to compel their members to vote for this or that man-they wish for no signs, or grips, or pass words-all they ask is an open field and manly opponents: THEY WILL LEAVE THE RESULT WITH Cop AND THEIR COUNTRY.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-02
JUST RECEIVED.

A HANDSOME assortment of Rbons, also few "A Bonnets of the latest style. A choice selection of French Embroideries, Collars, Chemisets Uuder- sleeves, English Flouncing, Jaconets; also Swiss Edgng and Inserting. For sale low for cash at
 Oct g. 1855 VIM. JONES'
The true Democrat., 1855-10-02
STATE OF ARKANSAS. !
 


 Dallas Circuit Court in Chancery, Sept, A. D. 1S55 Joseph Grouse, Complainant. 51 vs. Bill for Divorce. Harriet Grouse, Defendant. A ND now, on this day came said complainant, "A by Robert II. Dedman his solicitor, and filed herein his bill of complaint against said defendant, together with his affidavit of the nonresdence of the said defendant.
 It is therefore ordered by the court, that the sa defendant be notified of the pendency of this bill the object and prayer of which is to dissolve the bonds of matrirnony now existing between the com planant and said defendant )-in some newspaper published in this State, by two successive weekly in sertons the last be at least four weeks before the first day of the next term of this court and that less she appear and demur, plead to, otherwise answer the said complainants bill of complaint, on or before the fourth day of the next term of this court at a court to be holden at the court house in the town of Princeton in this county, the first Monday of March, A. D. 1856, then the same will be taken as true and confessed and decree entered ac cordisgly.
 1 A true copy from the record.
 Attest; JO. GRAY Clerk. | .ay~ Printers fee s5, Oct. ?, '55-2w
The true Democrat., 1855-10-02

TUST received, 50 pairs Ladies' heeled walking J Bootees; 50 pairs morocco; also Buskin Gaiters Congress Boots; 50 pairs of Misses Morocco bootees 60 pairs of childrens shoes 100 pairs of infants for sale at VIM. JONES'. Oct. 2. 1855.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-02
Senator BorJanI.

We notice in the Brandon Republican of this week, that this ex Senator, ex-Maior and ex- Doctor has left the democratic party, and be- come a willing and an HUMBLE follower of Sam
 This intelligence did not much astonish us, as we happen to know something of the Doctors antecedents, and judging from these, we cal part with him without tear knowing that he will be a traitor wherever he may be placed
 Let the know nothings have him, for of all men we ever knew, Solon Borland of Arkan. sas is the most faithless, and therefore the most fitted to be know nothing. HiNsboro Argus (Mss0
The true Democrat., 1855-10-02

25l Prizes amounting to- to........&3 &3O 900 Only ten thousand numbers! Tickets S5-Halyes S2 50-tl Quarters Sl 25. SAML SWAN, Agent and Manager,
 Atlanta. Ga. Hon. VIM. k. BUTT and A. E. FoRsYTHE esq., sworn Commissioners to superintend the drawing. July A. 1855
The true Democrat., 1855-10-02
HOME AGAIN.

HAVE just returned from New York, and shall \ be in receipt of full stock of very desirable goods in the course of few days.
 Just opened beautiful lot of Mantilas which the ladies will do well to call and examine before pur- chasing elsewhere. JAS. A. HENRY. Oct. 2.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-02
STATEOF ARKANSAS.

WHEREAS it has been made known to me that, w on the night of the 24th September, Joshua Minick and John Donaho, charged with murder, and Gilbert Wilson, charged with larceny. did make their escape from the jail of Desha county, and are now running at large:
 Now, I, ELIAS N. CONWAY, Governor of the State of Arkansas by virtue of the authority in me vested, do hereby offer reward of Two Hundred Dollars each, to any person who may apprehend said fugives, either of them, and deliver them to the sheriff of said county of Desha, to the end that justice in this behalf may be had and executed.
 In testimony whereof, have hereunto set
 my hand and caused the seal of said State Us to be affixed, at Little Rock, on the lst day
 of October, A. D. 1855.
 ELIAS N. CONWAY. By the Governor:
 DAVID B. GREER, Secretary of State. DEscRIPTIoN:-
 Minick is about feet Il inches high, rather blue eyes, weighs l50 160 pounds, about p years old rather iliterate, light hair, very long, heavy whs kers, rather blacker than his hair"
 ''Donoho is about 3 feet high, rather light hair, weighs about II pounds stabbed between the thumb and index finger of the right hand black eyes, very large head, is cook of steamboat, talks through his nose"
 'sWilson is about feet Il inches high, black hair, dark eyes, very slim, weighs l5o or l60 pounds about 2S years of age"
 Oct. 2-4w 7r.r
The true Democrat., 1855-10-02

received meaning of language, and none can long remain deceived, expect the willing du-
The true Democrat., 1855-10-02
N E w ADV ERT ISEMENTS
 By authority of the State of Georgia Fort Gaines Academy Lottery.

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