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The Arkansas Traveller located,

noSnAuS' hVhu tue prosperous OtaCe
Arkansas; entitled 1.-THE Tribune an
True American" devoted to tn
dissemenation Of Pure American prir
ciples. Agriculture. Commerce, Lite
nature the fine arts. etc." What ar
pure American Principles It is as
tonishing indeed, that there should b
any difference Of opinion on this sub
jet, yet there is. and always will be
until BY some just legal process. th
party in power is made to divide tn
spoils Of Office with the party-o
rather the chief leaders of the party
out ofpower. Then will all differences
Of opinion be reconciled.
There are altogether too many Of
fees in the government; and instead
Of their being diminished by the ad
vance Of civilization, they are positive
ly increased. The head of an office
instead Of doing some portion of the
work ofthe same, positively does moth.
ing. but entrusts the whole manage
ment to a clerk, who is de tocto the
office holder. The people should be
jealous Of their rights in this direction,
and cut down the salaries, because
they are the rewards for faithful jug.
Cling on the part of professed Office
seekers, and hold out an inducement
for the generation coming after us, to
study the political tactics, of the times
which have been reduced to science.
To return to the original proposition.
There is an awful confounding ofterms
in these latter days, and as far as Ian
yuage is concerned, we are lost, for
'"ords convey no distinct impression.
What signifies the word american"
True American" and Pure American
Is applied by men to themselves -
What siguiges the word Temperance"
IS applied to crazy tetotle fanatics,
Who pronounce alcohol a poison p
What means the word democrat" as
'pplied to an illeterate nation of peo-
lie; tho pray Of few damagogues ?
Why, it means, positively nothing, or
8 rather perversion of times signi-
wing the very reverse of what is in. |
ended to be conveyed. What signi-
les that i'll used and oft abused term |
Christian" as applied by wrangling
ectarians to themselves? Does it point |
the man. who is known as just, an !
pright, honest, and virtuous citizen ? !
)oes it direct US to the man, who is
nown by his charitable deedsg No,
does not, by any manner Of means.
he time is forever past, when man
call be known by what he himself is
leased to call himself. He cannot
o True American by calling him
,lf SO be cannot be democrat, be-
luse he is looked in the town vigil
ice committee as such, and votes
that ticket" nor can he be Chris
an, by wearing the name, and pin
ing his salvation to any one Of the
n thousand different soi-disant chris.
an "faith." For he may have faith
I'd pretend to the world, to believe
hat he does not; and yet he may be
lmned in it, and 60 the direct road,
it'll mighty army to shades" itself,
a man IS a Christian, let him show {
in bis life +; if he is a democrat let ,
m show it in his conservative views, | {
ID modest opinions; if be is an Am !
lean citizen, let him act as such and 6
the axiom "that the labor
worthy Of his hire" and never sell t
mself, for the hope Of gam, unless =
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Comfort Il Economy.
lust RECElVED.-An assortment of
y Ice Closets & Coolers, to which the
attention Of Purchasers 10 invited to the
Ware Rooms Of J. PIPER. & co.
June 9Th 1865,
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FRESH SUPPLIES. Black hair

l. Bonnets. do. Love Wells, do. Gloves, do.
do. Ladies' Hose, do. Illusion veils Mourning
Gloves; Black Grape I Grape Wells, do Psrasols,
Grape and Lace Bonnets, Chemisetss aud sleeves.
Embroidries Of all kinds, Thread Cambric Lace
Fresh Ribbons, Black Grape and half Mourning
Collars. Just Received and for sale cheap by
aug. 10th MRS. g. HUESTON
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Arthur's Self Sealing Cans.

Aftnur'S SCH Scaling Cans.
THE Undersigned sole agent for Baton
L Rouge and vicinity, will shortly re.
ceive . few samples Of these invaluable
Fruit and Vegetable preservers, and by the
first Of September, will be prepared to sup
ply any quantity. Those wishing them,
will please leave their orders at my store,
and when received, they will be forward
ed to them; all orders must be accom-
panied with the CASH &
D. c. MONTAN,
aug. 8. tf Church street.
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o. Asanguinity riot is said to have
occurred in Philadelphia on Saturday
night week between the New Market
and Mount Vernon fire companies.
Three of the iioters were shot, two of
whom are rot expected to live.
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Ho! for Greenwell Springs.

THE STAGED more re.
L publican language-thek 49,
Wagon, will leave Town as skalzfk-ss1.sSs
usual, every MORNING at 6 o'clock, and
return about 6 in the EVENING. '.''f
@FARE EACH WAY, 81 90
Persons desiring to 90 out, will leave their
names with VIZ. RHoous, Esq, at the Har-
ney House. HENRY S. WALLER.
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MoRE HoNoRs.-" Some are born
great, some achieve greatness, and
? some have greatness Mroson upon
them" In a very excellent round
Secretary's hand, we opened letter
yesterday morning from the Crescent
city, and found therein the very vel.
come intelligence. Of the honors con-
ferred. on the Comets editor, in q
"diploEa il" from which we extract:
Buxrsa HofEL, other side ofswamp N. o.
To the Knight Of the Wotal Counter.
ance-GREErlNG -
1t affords me much pleasure to
give you Official information Of the
fact that the " UGLY CLUB" lin
full meeting, assembled,) have elected
| you member of the " HARD Fla.
VORED FRATERNITY"
Prince Harry was lean; Falstatf
was fat; Thirsites was hunched back
ed; and Slaukenbemis was renowned
for the eminent miscalculation which
Nature made of his nose-but it re-
manned for you to unite all species of
DEFORM1TY, and to stand forth
the Prince of UGLY FELLOWS"
Ia truth you belong to that class of in
dividuals who seem to have come into
the world Gin masquerade" and
were Congress to enact law, grant
ing pension to the ugliest man in
the Nation, YOU could justly claim
the benefit of the Statue, in as much,
as Nature seems to have intended you
as A BURLESQUE upon the spe-
cies In bonds Of Fellowship, By or
der Of the President,
w. LECOMB, Sect. A. &C.
BY the immaculate king of Clubs,'
we do feel honored. The Port Hud.
son club. did US the honor to rate US
in its list of active members, and we
highly appreciate the compliment in
asmuch but one other in the city
proper, shares the honor with US
our friend P. M. H. junior Editor of
the Advocate. The Crescent City
Club, shall have full length of us las
this is the fee of admission) as soou
as " Hgby comes this way, with his
aaguerreotypes. To make the picture
IT'LL more attractive we shall be taken :
uniformed for the field, as Maj. I
General Of the Eleventh shall 20 to
work, giving ourmoustache formidi- 6
bic cut, and practice military looks in
cracked mirror. Why not Lady
Killers are banded together, and 90
bout, doing much damage to tender :
hearts, and delicate sensibilities; why a
Tot, club together knights of the :
voful countenance that the dear '
creatures may have revenge. There
re some of the knights of the Port
Hudson club, who positively melt I
way into thin air, when the glances 81
f pair of. black eyes are thrown at '
hem, with the scowl of countenance, Ct
bat beauty always wears in the pres
nee Of ugliness.
Verify, the Ugly Club, may we'll be e
allied a "charitable institution" f
70 The senior editor, of the Nash b.
lille Union, Col. E. G.. Eastman, has al
cen presented with handsome sill \;
er service, by the Democracy of Da- P
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DOR the convenience of the citizens O
l. Baton Rouge, an office has beer. one
ed at JOSHUA BEAIs STORE, opposite tn,
Harvey House, where orders may be lief
for immediate Transmission to the STEAM
BRICK and LUMBER MILLS, of the subscri
Der, and will be filled with quick despatch
as if given at the Office on the yard. Those
wishing a firm and durable article, are SO.
licited to test the quality of the STEAM
PRESSED. ~Brick delivered in town and
vicinity in any quantities, at lowest market
rates. aue2s-tD J. H. SCHENCK.
STATE OF LOUlSIANA-Sixth Judi
cia| District Court-Paish of East Ba-
ton Rouge-in the matter of the Success
sion of VIVIAN GooDLoE, decd, "Pro-
BATE
WHEREAS WILLIAM B. ROBERTS, of
w said parish, has applied to said Court
to be appointed Administrator of the Es-
tate Of VIVIAN GooDLoE late of said parish
deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons
interested to show cause within ten days
from the first publication of this notice,
why the said application should not be
granted. L. ST. M. MORENO
august 81 1855. @ Clerk.
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A New IDEA.-A Mr.. Thompson,
ofKansas Territory,lhas, it is said, just
completed prairie ship or wagon, to
be propelled by wind, ip which he
proposes with thirty companions to
make a voyage to the Rocky Noun
talus next June.
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Make 1t generally Known!

Make It generally Known!
YES make It generally known, that there has
L been established in Baton Rouge, corner of
North and Main streets, these twelve months
past, Steam Corn Mill which is now furnishing
fresh ground and pure Corn Meal Of such quality
and prices, keeping in mind the value Of Corn, as
must particularly recommend the enterprise to all
consumers.
" Having no agents for the sale Of Meal. ALI
persons desiring the simon pure, will confer A "a
vor by sending their orders to my store opposite
Harvey House.
June 81. JOSHUA BEAL
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nySanta Anna, has again had to
Hy for his lite from Mexico. He has
lost his power, and this is the prelude
to loosing his head. But we opine he
has segaclty enough, and funds enough
to back bis sagacity to make good his
retreat. On tho 18th inst, there was
a mass meeting Of The populace on the
Almeda, and provisions made to or
ganize the National Guards. The mob
went to the palace square, and were
with difficulty restrained from going
into the Palace, to destry the furni-
ture of Santa Anna. Carrera, has
boon appointed Provisional President
for six montha Alvarez and Com
manfort, are aspirants for the regal
honore, and trouble may be looked for.
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Equality TO .Nl,
At THE ONE PRICE CLOTHING STORE
Of w. ID. PHILLIPS.

LAFAYETTE BTKEET.
lie deals upon the above motto" his
IL Stock is the most varied and best in
the place, the extreme low prices now
marked on all the goods makes it an object
for all who are wanting Clothing to give
him call before purchasing elswhere.
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IT, The commitments at the several
police courts in New York city on Sun
day last amounted to 90. This shows a
fine improvement in cold water mora
lily. since the liquor law went into
effect.
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IHE GREAT SoUIRT.-Not wanting
TO stand committed on the virtues of
the New Orleans Squirt, until they
were tried we have said nothing -
Now, We may speak at liberty, and do
not hesitate to pronounce it, the very
best fire quencher, out; but, are dis
posed to regard it as great moral and
civil engine. Suppose there is to be
great mass meeting of the unwashed
in Lafayette" tomorrow night, and
inaamiary lplacards are posted, to the
effect, that the Hon. Ssml. Slumkey,
or some one else will make an inAam-
itary speech. Instead Of the Mayor
pressing into Police service, addition
al constables, to see the peace of Lafa-
yette PRESCRIBED he might order out
the squirt and have it stationed at
some convenient point to "play on ,"
the multitude in case the Hon. Slum-
keys speech should make them boil
over. We think the "Great Squirt
should be christened the great moral
engine" What has the city press to
say on this subject.
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Baton Rouge Coal Depot.
1000 BBLS., COAL just re-
= E9OOV ceived and for sale at the
Coal Depot established by the undersigned, on the
river bank, adjoining the Baton Rouge Foundry.
ju!y1O-M RICHARD Markham.
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CtStE1'1eS.
4 FINE LARGE CISTERNS. made
I Of the very best reasoned timber; for sale.
Apply to GILBERT l.. SEES, or . note through
the Post Once, will meet attention. july90N.
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A Negro Man Ter sale.
A VALUABLE negro man for sale.
"A Said negro 10 good plantation oarpent.,.
he also lays brick very vel, and very handv af
any kind Of work. Hor further partieulars, eSuly
ct the Sheriff. once. Irfv8H.tJs
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70 The senior editor, of the Nash
vile Union, Col. E. G.. Eastman, has
been presented with a handsome sill
yer service, by the Democracy of Da-
vidsonville county Tennessee.-Er.
change.
Could not something of this sort be
done in Red Stick? If the silver ser.
vice cannot be had at hand the tin {"
to get it, with would be a first rate sub
stitute. We have been laboring for
the Democracy, for the past ten
years--have said many hard things
during that time. and have never
received a vote of thanks. There are
some men we wot Of, who have posi-
lively grown grey in service, and yet
they have never yet had even a cup
less a full service presented
them. Verify, if virtue does furnish
its own reward, it is a very poor one
and something should be done by the
party to make it equivalent to itself.
The presentation of "plate," would
sound very well hereabouts, just now
The true Democrat., 1855-08-14

0J- From the last Gazette, we learn Bor- lands position towards the know nothing par tv, but nothing whateveris said of the Juniors. What does this mean? Is it that the Junior diff fers with the Doctor, or is it that his opinions are of too little importance to be worth stating? Borand, spakng of the democratic party says, he "can no longer consent to be c nnelaJer ofit,' but says nothing whatever of the Jun.o,
 The Junior, we understand, stated, at the know nothing ratification meeting, on Monday night last. that if he had modelled the know nothing platform, he would have admitted the Catholics of Louisiana to seats in tho national council.
 As the Doctor swallows the whole know nothing platform, and therefore disagrees with his junior on the point of religious intolerance, we arc curious to see how their wide difference will be accommodated. We opne the Junior will have to succumb The Doctor and the Rev. MT. Winfield doubtless will carry the point over Capt. Pike and the Junior The constitution of the United States and of this State, both of which guarantees the right ol conscience to every American citizen, will form no barrier against the controlling spirits of the Gazette. Stand aside Capt. Pike and Mr. Jul nior - your notions about religious tolerance wont suit know nothngs; besides, you are not sincere in the profession of them any way Dr. Borland and Mr. Winfield know best, and you must obey-you must stand aside. You must swallow whatever is offered you by the grand council
The true Democrat., 1855-08-14
Violation of the Post Office Laws.

Under this head the Gazette charges us with having surepttiously come into possession of the address of the President of the hnouo nothing council It says "he address ,oas sealed up, it a0e are notmlslntorn,ed, andpm tn the post cdice, at this place, directed to persons n dferent parts cf the State. They aoere confdential connaunaca- hons and the persons to Dhom they aoere sent, WERE NOT AT LIBERTY TO MAKE THEM PURLIC, EVEN IF THEY HAD THE DESIRE TO DO SO"
 The "aadress'' was sent to us through the post office in a thick wrapper, and we have the best of for believing euen hnoaoing that it was sent us by know nothing who had be- come dissatisfied with the order Murder aeW out and soit has been4e case an Ais instance. Not withstanding they "have not the liberty h act os Mey please, the Americans are so little used to being slaves that they cannot help acting the pert, occasionally, of freemen. So 1t is even with know nothngs, and to this spirit we are indebted for the address" which was circulat- cd clandestinely against us.
 Dr. Borland baasly nsinuates that we are in debtcd for the "addrcss'' to some one of the post office officials, but acknowledges his insin- nations to be false when he says, ",oe do not male aaly cAa'ye, because aoe hare not su6acient ev.de7cc to make 0ne.'
 He could not make the charge, because he could not support it, but he feels himself free to make his base nsinuations! Look out, Doc
 
 many men whose pride prevents them acting heartily with you. Whatever you do against justice, reason and truth, will some day be ex- posed, as was your presidents unscrupulous address
The true Democrat., 1855-08-14
Alhprt Pike.

The Arkansas poet has undertaken heavy task; but he seems to possess enormous capaci- ty of invention, and he has also great faith His late productions are interesting from the complacency with which they assert such sen- tments as the following in reference to the new secret party:
 "But see no hope for the south or for the Union in any other party"
 And what honest man, not blinded by office and intoxicated by hopes of promotion, will not say God help the South or the Union when this party of Pike's should prove to be the only one upon whom either or both must depend? An organization, with an abolition head and heart which has carried the free States by aboli- ton pledges and commttals the only hope for the Southland this from the lips of a southern man who expects it to be beleved- WasAing ton U1aaon
The true Democrat., 1855-08-14
Deeds ia SttHn,n Bands

/ We have been requested 10 state that deeds can be executed by the Governor for swamp and overtowed lands, which have been patent ed to the State of Arkansas, in the Washiaqton and ChampagnOlle United States land districts.
 All persons entitled to deeds for swamp and overtlowed lands, aohich haUe been patented to the Sate, can obtain them by presenting their cer- tifcatcs to the Auditor of Public Accounts of the State, for examination and certiication 10 the Governor.
 We are also requested to State that no swamp and overtiowed lands have been patented to The State, in any of the other United States land districts except the two above named.-- Deeds can only be made by the Governor to lands that have been patented by the United States to the State.
 IL should De borne in mind that deeds must be made to swamp and overaowed lands in the names of the persons to whom the land agents, under the act of 18th of January, 1853, have granted certificates; or to whom such land ageuts have granted patent certificates under act of 20th January, 1855; for such certificates and patent certificates have not been made by law assignable
The true Democrat., 1855-08-14

CTS, and shouldn't be allowed to vote as he was certain they are not democrats! He said it was something strange-passing strange that every time new party springs up demo- cracy has to diel--that the federalists said the democratic party was dead; the Hartford con ventionists said the same thing; the whig par ty, when it sprung up heralded it forth that the democracy was at all end; and now Sam Know Nothing would have you believe that the de- mocracy is dead and buried. But they need not lay the unctcn to their soul, for democra cy is not dead and never was; that there were enough left to defeat Sam's minion (Fournoy) in Virginia, and enough left to elect Johnsoni1 Tennessee-to beat the 'nine hundred" know nothings in Union county and to elect demo. crats in Ouachita? The Judge spoke until late hour, and sat down amid cries of "go onn go on!'
 The president then announced that persons wishing to join the democratic association could do so by handing in their names to the Secre. tary--whereupon a large number of democrats handed ill their names, and were enrolled.- The utmost good feeling prevailed, and the meeting adjourned to meet at Camden on the last Saturday in August, of which due notice will be given in the papers.
 D. O. WILLIAMS CHn.
 LEN E. GREEN See'u
The true Democrat., 1855-08-14
I,4OO MaJoriiy!,.
Stool Pigeous

The better to deceive the democrats and en- tice them from their party and principles, the know nothings are anxious to disguise the fact that know nottingham IS whig concern. To effect this purpose, on all public occasions, they push forward the few democratic speakers who have joined their order This was particularly remarked at their ratification meeting in this place. last week; and judging from the force and calbre of the speakers, t was 1 lain that they were hard run for democratic timber to support their tottering cause.
 The know nothings are cunning politicians. They first take and secure democrat and then suffer no opportunity to put him to use, to es- cape them. They employ him as sportsmen employ stool pgeon'--to decoy others in a trap prepared for them After fastening him with wires so that he cannot escape, they fly him up and draw him in, on all public occasions, hoping to deceive and decoy unsuspecting de- 1nocrats to follow him into the trap prepared
 By this game they sometimes succeed in en- snaring democrat. The democrat, honest and unsuspecting, recognizes in the stool pigeon an old associate, and not observing the wires by which he ia worked and thinking all right is innocently led into the whig trick"
 But go far, the game has availed them but little. In no southern State have they yet succeeded in entrappng enough of democrats to carry an election They boased that they would triumph over the democracy of old Vir- ginia, but the result showed that they counted without their host. Old Virginia gave an unu- sually large democratic majority. And the same thing in Tennessee. Gov. Johnson, the demo- cratic candidate, was elected by majority of over 1000.
 The truth is, democrats thus deceived. do not long continue in the order. They soon with draw. They soon return to their old allegi- ance, more jealous than ever Such at all events, have been the results in other States and doubtless will be in Arkansas
 Democrats, beware of stool-pigeons. When ever you sec democrat taking an active lead. ing part in behalf of know nottingham, alsa, whiggery in disguise, you may set him down a; an office seeker. Keep an eye upon him. He is not playing the stool-pigeon without a pur pose.