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The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
Our Eastern Mail

We feel constrained to say something this week upon the subject of the mail facilities af- forded this State, between its capital and the Mississippi river. During the past week reso- lution was passed by the General Assem- ply and approved by the Governor, instructing our delegation in Congress to inquire into the Arrangement of the mails of this State, and to procure, if possible, the appointment for the State of general supervising agent
 The contract for carrying the mail on route No. 7,5O1, from Little Rock via Pine Bluff to Napoleon, under the present "star bid :" is very objectionable. It affords no facilities of travel or commerce, is an injury to the State and coun- try generally, and an injury to all other mail routes of higher grade of service with which it connects. It connects, at Little Rock, with the Hot Springs and Texas route, with the Western and with the Northern, over all of which the mails are carried in coaches; at Na- paleon, it connects with the steamboat mail lines.
 This route is the most important one in the State on account of the weight and value of the mail matter regularly passing over it, be- longing to the line of the route itself, and on account of the size and value of the matter transported over it, to and from all parts of Ar kansas, the Indian Nations West, Northeast. ern Texas and the military posts on the iron. tier.
 There is petition now in circulation for signers praying for change of the character of service required on this route, from that of wa. gons to steamboats when practicable, and when not, to four horse coaches. We heartily ap- prove the object of this petition, and rejoice to find it so universally signed. We commend it to the special attention and regard of our de- legation, and hope and trust that the General Government may be induced to accord us the justice it prays. Arkansas asks and gets but little of the patronage bestowed at Washington city, and we hope, in this matter, so vital to our prosperity, as a commercial and agricultural people, our expectations may meet with the re- alization they deserve
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
Hot Springs, Arkansas.

The friends of Mir. STIDHAM will no doubt be pleased to learn that he proposes again to open the "Rector House" at the Hot Springs for the accommodation of visitors. Having pur- chased the interest of his partner he is now sole proprietor and will be prepared by the 1st of February to receive and provide for guests
 MT. Stidham has been good many years en-. gagged in experimenting this Hotel, and his gen. tlemanly bearing and his unremitting attention to the comfort and convenience of those who soiourn with him, have rendered him deserved ly great favorte with the public His crowd ed house and large tables attest this much for him.
 Few there are who do not leave the Hot Springs, after sojourn of few weeks at them, with kindly remembrance of his courtesy and cleverness. We can speak from actual expe- rlence. At no public house have we ever met kinder or more attentive host We wish him his usual reward-a crowded house and a profitable season.
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17

RAILROADS IN TEXAs.-By letters received here from a committee of correspondence at Clarksvllle Texas we learn that a company has been organized there under Texas charter authc rlZing the construction of railroad from 3 point on Red river, that will connect with the Cairo and Fulton railroad, running in the di- r2ction of Fl Paso; and that books for the sub- scription of stock have been opened in all the counties contiguous to the line A corps of skillful engineers has also been organized to survey that road in the direction of Fort Belk- nap and also in the direction of the Bay of Galveston, with view of forming a junction with the Galveston and Red river railroad be- tween the Brasos and Trinity rivers.
 The Texas Legislature at its last sitting. granted 16 sections of land QO24O acres) to the mile, to aid in the construction of this road.
 Here is another link for the Cairo and Fulton railroad-another cause that will assist in work ing out its final completion. A gentleman just from the east speaks in very encouraging terms
 
 the Cairo and Fulton railroad. It is the only road in the State that will be regarded as a na- tional scheme, and the only road in the South west that can ever, under any circumstances, command the capital of the North, without which no road of any great extent can be built in the western wilds of Arkansas.
 This portion of north western Texas lies on the head waters of the Colorado, Brazos, Tri- nlty, Sabine and Red rivers It is beautiful rolling country, interspersed with prairies-a rich fertile soil remarkably we'll adapted to grazing and agricultural productions, of im- mense extent, and now rapidly filling up with wealthy and enterprizing emigrant population. These facts will add great strength to the Cairo and Fulton railroad enterprise.
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS.
 RECTOR HOITSE

'HE undersigned, having purchased the interest of Il C. R WARREN, Esq, in the < Rector House." at these celebrated Springs, and being sole proprie- tor will be prepared from the first day of February, iS5o, to accommodate visitors in the st comforts ole manner. and at the most reasonable rates. He has greatly improved the convenience of warm bath ing, by the erection of new, commodious and eonve- nient bath houses
 The thousand miraculous cures performed by the hot bathing at these springs, have astonished the most scientific RHEUMATIsM, PARALYSIS, SCRoFU- LA, SYPHILIS and almost every other disease readily yield to the efficacy of the baths.
 The services of an accomplished and experienced physician con be had at moments notice.
 Persons desirous of visiting these Springs, in formed that there are boats leaving Napoleon almost daily, fer Little Rock, where there is tri-weekly line of stages good road to the Springs being about twelve hours of staging. w. ST1DHAM.
 Hot Springs, Ark, Jan. r, 1854.
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The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
LITTLE ROCK FEMALE SEMINARY
BOARD OF INSTRUCTION

ELDER J. D: PICKETT, A. M., Pr5nesoc2 and L Professor of Sacred History, Mental and Nori Science, Mathematics and Modern Langnages "i
 MRS. E. J. PICKETT Vace- Prsnc5oaf: Instrro tress in Rhetoric, Composition and Criticism and A. sstant Teacher of Mathematics and Astronomy
 ALEX. ELLETT, A. B., Professor of NarrroI Phisolophy and Chemistry, and Instructor in tIa Greek and Latin Languages. ''' MRS. MARY F. BARCUS. Instructress in tho Er glish Language, Physiology, Botany. PbiosonLr nf Natural History, and Assistant Teacher of
 MR. E. R. BARCUS, Professor of Vocal and IG strumental Music. 'H
 The Second Term of this Institution will oo,, mence the first Monday ill February. and close nr the 4th of July, 1855 VI" Expenses Per Term of Twemty-one Weeks.
 Board, Washing, Fuel and Lights, S60 Tuition in the Primary Department, Sl0 to sl2 Preparato ", sl4 to Sl6. Academic, s20. Ertrd Charges.--Ancient Languages. S1O. Modern Languages each, Sl0. Drawing and Painting slO Lessons on Piano. or Guitar including Vocal Music, S25. Use of Instrument & 50. Payments: ol a half aa adrance the other at the close of the Term
 .sJ No deduction will be made for absence except in cases of protracted sickness.
 .t5 Additional Teachers will be employed as the number of pupils increases.
 The patrons of the Institution, and the friends of education, generally respectfully invited to v, the School whenever 1t may suit their pleasure and convenience.
 Circular, developing fully the object and plan 0, this Institution, can be procured application to the Principal.
 Little Rock, Ark, Jan. g, 1855 14 If
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17

line from Memphis to Fort Smith would be very little, if any greater than from Little Rock to Memphis via Des Arc, whereas, the latter would be but local in it's benefits while the former would be general-would be national in its character.
 Thus far the subject has been glanced at upon the hypothesis that the premise assumed is correct, which certainly is the case in regard to the cost of one track instead of two or three; but that the cost of making road through the county of White, as surveyed, would necessa- rily be S5OO,OOO greater than " to construct corresponding distance of road on the left or east side of White river''-is an error, to de- monstrate which, 1t Is only necessary to glance at the facts and figures recently submitted to the board by tie chief engineer.
 It appears from the report of Capt. Williams that the 2d division of the road, which passes over the same kind of country as is to be met with on the east side of White river north of Des Arc, that the average cost per mile will be $5, 449 38, while the Sd and 4th divisions, which pass over the country which, 1t is said will cost 500 thousand dollars more Capt. Williams says, with all the "Bayous'' and mountains" i" " bridging and excavation" will cost only $5, ,493 per mile-a difference so slight that It would not be noticed for moment by a practical mind in the construction of such a work.
 But this is not all-the second division above referred to has decided advantage over the route proposed-itis IS this: In 1t there are but few bayous, creeks, swamps or lakes to be en- countered, while the proposed route from Des Arc on the east side of White river, would ne ceSsarily come in contact with several tributa- rles of White rlver-the waters of Cache river, and also lakes and sWampS-wlthout the firm bottoms, and rocky embankments that the creeks present on the west side of White river, rendering the construction much more difficult and of course more expensive, so that instead of the matter of dollars and cents being in favor of the Cairo and Fulton railroad crossing White river at Des Arc, and running up on the east side through the garden spot of the State, y instead of passing through White county as surveyed, the position is unsustained and the advantage seems to be entirely in favor of adopt ing the route as surveyed
 I do not claim to be very good at making calculations, or drawing deduction, but 1t does seem to me, that to any one who is unint1uenc- ed by interest of local character, and desirous alone to promote, foster and protect the inte- rests of the entire State of the whole people, the change proposed, can only be viewed as a plausible scheme of one deeply interested in property along the proposed route, such a scheme as almost any land holder in the State might present in favor of having the road turned so as to foster his interests exclu- sively.
 It is to be hoped that local interests will have no weight in this matter, but that the Legisla- ture in fixing the location will act for the good of the whole-worthy of the enterprise and of the age in which we live.
 Searcy Arka7aSas, Jan. 8th 1855.
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17

s=S~ We are authorized to announce E. F. Hemp- stead a candidate before the ensuing Legislature for reelection as Land Agent for the Washington District.
 syy- We are authorized to announce w. B. Nor- man candidate before the ensuing Legislature for Lard Agent of the Jacksonport District. ry- We are authorized to announce J. III. Qnis- senberry. of Des Arc Prairie county, as candidate be re the next Legislature for the office of State Land Agent for the Jacksonport District. Eit3or cf Tiue Democrat:
 Please announce me is a candidate for Judge of the fifth Judicial Circuit composed of the counties of Saline Pulaski Prairie, Conway, Pope, Yell and Ferry at the election to be held on the second Monday in February, 1855.
 JNO. J. CLENDENIN. .s- We are authorized to announce P. JORDAN esq, candidate for Sta.e's Attorney on the fifth Judicial Circuit of the State of Arkansas composed of the counties of Prairie, Conway, Pope, Yell, Per ", Saline and Pulaski
 EdStor 0f True Democrat:
 Please announce me candidate for the office of Prosecuting Attorney of the Fifth Judicial Circuit.
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
The Gazettes Personalities--Ag

The reckless disregard of truth manifested, on all occasions, and in all controversies, by tho editor of the Gazette amounts to an absolute hal. tce of lying; he makes false charges and then sustains them by falsehoods, too mean and low to merit the passing notice of polite commu- nlty.
 As an instance, he asserted that our printing establishment was the personal property of Co., vernon Conway and R. w. Johnson. This we pronounced base falsehood. He then replied that if 1t was a falsehood, E. w. Johnson was responsible for 1t, as it was he who gave the ed- tor the information as to the ownership. This too we pronounced lalsehood, as we knew R. W. Johnson could never have given this false information to Danley.
 This last falsehool Daney virtually comics. ses, though in his usual bullying style He does not produce the proof, as we asked him to do, that Senator Johnson gave him the in formation, but publishes an extract from for mer issue of his paper, showing that he had charged the same matter upon us when R. w.. Johnson was in the city, and that it was not then denied by him.
 And this is the finale of his assertion that Sc. nator Johnson gaue him the information that he was part owner in the True Democrat office! We suppose, in the same manner, all the false hoods charged by that paper upon gen tlemen, if not denied, is to be taken as uerbal comics. ssos, an person, to the editor cfthe Gazette of Uei truthH What strange doctrine! We repeat that the editors disregard of the truth amounts absolutely to hallucination.
 We now dismiss this He-ths willful, infa. nous lie-of Christopher Columbus Danlev, for the last time. We shall refer to it no more perhaps we have already given it too much i'm :. portance. We can say to him with commingled feelings of commiserltion and contempt 90 on. and sink deeper and deeper in the meshes of falsehood and infamy. Revel on--like the body worm-in your own mate and created corrup. ton; " Poor Devil, this world is wide enough for thee and for me-"
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
Clark County Resolutions about
 Swamp Lands.

The Hon. Senator from Clark county seems to be good deal disturbed by the voice that has come up from that county in relation to the disposition of swamp lands. He has not only published two letters to correct the impress sion intended to be produced by this paper that the public sentiment of Clark county indorses the recommendation of the Governor, but has procured and published the evidence to that eff. feet of Mr. Flanagin.
 To decide the question as to the public senti- ment of Clark county, we have the evidence of the Senator, here at the capital, on one side and on the other the evidence of majority of meeting of 23 citizens held there on tho ground.
 To those who imagine that Senatorial robes confer universal knowledge or entities the wearer to consideration above his fellow citi zens who placed them upon him, the Senator's word will go farther than the expression of q public meeting of the people. But there are many who will and do take different view of this matter. There are many who will take the voice of a meeting of 23 citizens held in the county, and free from the corrupting inf1u- ences of the capital in preference to that even of Senator.
 As further evidence of the public senti- ment of Clark county we give below an ex- tract from the Traveller published at the Sena- tors home; perhaps it will assist him in his re- factions upon the subject:
 Letter from Senator Barkman.
 We publish below letter to the editor of the Gazette and Democrat from Col. w. F. s. Barkman, in relation to the proceedings of meeting held in this town some time past, en- dorsing the recommendations of Gov CONWAY in his message, to invest portion of the "swamp and overhowed lands," as stock in the Calro and Fulton railroad, and other roads of like character. At the.time of the meeting we gave our reasons for advocating the resolutions; and have seen nothing since from any one, that convinces us that those views were not we'll founded.
 But we publish this letter that the views of the Hon. Senator, on the subject of these lands may be set before his constituents, and to cor rect mistake into which he has fallen, in re- lation to these resolutions, owing, no doubt, to being misinformed. The secretary of the meet. ing was not the author of the resolutions.- We presented the resolutions, and advocated their passage: believing the policy recommend ed in them correct then, and we believe it cor rect now. If the reader will refer to our paper of the 21st Dec., 1854, the reasons Uhy we SUD- ported the resolutions will be seen. The
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
That Trojan Horse Again.

The Washington Telegraph labors hard to place us in false position about the Commer' cial Convention held at New Orleans on the 8tll inst. It endeavors to place us as an opponent to its objects and its views. This is not correct. We heartily approve the objects of the com' mercial convention and trust it may accomplish all that is expected of it.
 It was to what occurred here, in the meeting; to appoint delegates to the commercial csnven. tion, that we objected. We were all invited. democrats as we'll as whigs-it was to be no- party concern-and yet democrats were morti- fed, when entering to find that it was merely little trick to effect local purposes. They set there and heard their measures decried-and a Governor, whose only sin was that he was de- mocrat, denounced in the bitterest strain-~ What call you this? A commercial convention to effect national lobjects-objects dear to every southerner?
 We were invited to meet Mississippi, sister State, in the commercial convention at New Orleans She was denounced in this Little Rock meeting disgraced repudiator Isthi, the spirit, in which to demand of our brethren in Mississippi, aid and assistance in the accom- pishment of great southern interests? Is this the way to commence the great work, by cri. imitation and recrimination among ourselves Had the editor of the Telegraph been present he too would have joined us in denouncing the trojan horse" attempted to be employed against us.
 The objects of the commercial convention we have alaoays approved. We approved them when they were objects of bitter whig denun- ciation. In 1851, when we voted for Johnson against Preston, we were told that we were sup porting disunionist; yet the instigators of that charge are now the foremost in the ranks against northern aggression and fanatcism. We arc proud of the position we occupy.
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
THOMAS JOHNSON, Attorney at Law, Little Rock Arkansas Jan IT 1S55 1y

NOTICE is hereby given, That letters of 4N administration have been granted to the under signed on the estate of Luther Chase deceased. by the Court of Probate of the county of Pulaski in the State of Arkansas, on the 25th day of November. A. D., 1854 All persons having claims aoainst said estate are required to exhibit the same to me- proper ly authenticated, within year from the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any ben eft in said estae and if such claims are not present ed within two years from the date of said letters they will be forever barred and precluded from any bene Tt m sad estate. w. w. ADAMS.
 Little Rock Jan 1T6t
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
Meeting of the Little Rock Bible
 Society,

In pursuance of notice, the meeting was held at the Methodist Church, on the evening of the 9th of January inst, and was opened by the usual religious exercises, conducted by the Rev. Mir. Frazier.
 Dr. R. L. DODGE was elected Chairman, and II. SCoFIELD Secretary.
 The Chairman stated the object of the meet ing to be- the reorganization of the Little Rock Bible Society. The Rev. Mir. Hunterth then read aconstitution, which was adopted fer the Society.
 The following officers were then elected: Dr. R. L. Dodge, President; Rev. c. L. Jeffries, Vice President; H. Scofeld, Secretary; D. Ben- der, Treasurer Messrs. J. Newton, c. Langtree, Rev. A. R. Winfield, l. c. Mills, and G. Mel bourne, Directors. It was voted, that the Secretary furnish the city papers with copy of the proceedings of this meeting and request the publication of the same.
 The meeting then adjourned. Dr. R. l.. DODGE, Ch'n.
 II. ScoFIELD, Secy or The river is still navigable for small boats tO this nacp hut k fa limo
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
CAIRO AND FULTON RAILROAD
 COMPANY.
Office of the Cairo & Fulton R. k. O..

Office of the Cairo x Fulton R. R. Co.,,
 Little Rock, 4rk. Jan. 15, 1S55 M OTTO + IS HEREBY GIVEN to the " stockholders ofthiS company, that all those who ment their respective shares heretofore assessed are required to pay the in conformity to the prev ous notice given (which is herewith republished. on or before the lst Monday in March next which will be the 9th day of that month, or they will be consd cred in default, and therefore, by the provisions the charter not entitled to vote.
 BY ORDER THE EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE:
 B. c. HARLEY. SecretarY
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
EXECUTIVE UFFICK, Lattle ROcE. Ark.. January 15, 1855,

To the President of Me Senate
 ofMe General Assembly gf tae State Qf 4rkansas: For the office of Chancellor under the act entitled 'An act to establish separate Court of Chancery at the seat of Government, so that the causes of the State, including that against the trustees and officers of the Real Estate Bank. and those of individuals, may be determined as early practicable" approved 18th January 1855, nominate Hubert F. Fairchild, and appoint him to said office of Chancellor provided the Senate consent and advise thereto.
 ELIAS N. CONWAY.
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
MONEX WANTEll

A IL persons indebted to b. Bender X C,o ,n,n A please call at D. Benders Store and pay m , VII accounts before the first of February next if nd the accounts and notes will be placed in the hand an officer for collection All that wish to save "o oL will do well to call soon. D. RFNnpGDo DoSt
 Ian IL yLA.
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17

A CITY Boy was asked why he preferred to board at an expensive hotel and give dinner parties, instead of living at home. gave his ex. cuse that Pa and Ma had got to be so sassy that ne could not stand it any longer, so be had to quit 'em
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
Tremendous Failure in New York.

Ne~ Fork, Jan. 2.-The banking house of w ellsworth 1ds Sheldon, doing business at No. Z9 Wall street, in this city, has suspended pay ment. Ihelr liabilities are stated at two mil hons and half of dollars and their assets pro. bably exceed that sum by over million of dol lars.
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
SETTLE YOUR ACCOUNTS

undersigned having disposed of the Fn1LrR,, while he cheertuly recommends his successor t . public impress on the minds of those hayino ,r ,ne liquidated accounts with him, the necessity os sn speedy settlement of the same. He wishes alindoht ed to him, and all to whom he is indebted to call and settle their accounts with him. Mr. Arlow is anthu au ized to receive and receipt for all moneys due t. Frilfral. c. C AEfN'Ae 'Ae
 Ianuary tf - -ANlN
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
Office Cairo X Fulton R. R. Co.,.
 Little Rock, May IS, 1854.

SJUDLIC NOIIOE IS hefeDy gwen 10 the ! Stockholders of the Cairo and Fulton Railroad Company, that in obedience to an order of the Board of Directors call of five per cent. is made upon an stock subscriptions heretofore made, payable on or before the first day of August next to WM B. WAr Esq. Treasurer of the Company, the Agents of the company appointed to solicit stock subscriptions or to either of the Directors who are hereby authorised receive and receipt for the same.
 Monthly returns must be made to the company- the dates and amounts received, specified on the return, should conform with the receipt issued
 Blank printed receipts will be forwarded in due season. ROSWELL BEEBE President
 B. C. HARLEY, Sec'y of the Co.
 Jan. IT '55 1M