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The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
Saturday, an. 18th.

Mir. Speaker introduced bill to amend the several laws now in force, in relation to the swamp and over1owed lands, which was made the order of the day, for Monday next.
 Mir. Rice introduced bill to regulate pub- lie advertisements in certain cases. Read.
 Senate amendments to the bill to aid in the construction of the Cairo and Fulton railroad were taken up and concurred in.
 MT. Holmes called up the bill entitled "an act to amend the road laws" which was pas sed.
 The bill to fix the line of the Little Rock and Fort Smith railroad was taken up. After discussing various amendments, the bill was passed.
 The bill to provide for the refunding of swamp land scrip located on unconfrmed swamp and overhowed lands, and to confirm certain irregular entries, and for other purposes was taken up and passed.
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
AN ACT to change the time of holding the Courts

AN ASI to change the time of holding the Courts
 in the Fourth Judicial Circuit.
 $ l. Be 1 enacted 6y Me Genef01 Assembly, of th6 Sate I Arhansas, That the Circuit Cour in the coun- ty of Crawford in the Fourth Judicial Circuit of said State, shall be held the first Mondays of February and August in the county of Sebastian on the third Mondays of February and August; in the county of Scott the first Mondays after the fourth Mondays of February and August; in the county of Franklin on the second Mondays after the fourth Mondays of February and August: in the county of Johnson on the after the fourth Mondays of Februa- ry and August: i'll the county of Newton on the fourth Mondays after the fourth Mondays of February and August; in the county of Carroll on the fifth Mondays after the fourth Mondays of February and August in the county of Madison on the sixth Mon days after the fourth Mondays of February and Au- gust; in the county of Benton the seventh Mon days after the fourth Mondays of February and Au- gust; and in the county of Washington on the eighl Mondays after the fourth Mondays of February and August
 s2. Be # turtAer enacted, That'a suits, process bonds recognizance and proceedings of whatever nature or description pendiug in any ofthe Courts of said Circuit. be and they are made returnabe to the terms and times fixed by the provisions of this act for the holding of said Courts and that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.
 3. Be t fuat15er enacted That this act shall be n force from and after the seventh day of January A D. eighteen hundred and ffty-f
 Approved 1st January 1855.
 January r. 1855 1t
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17

ANOTHER DR. HAYNEs-A young man re- siding in Westerville, Conn.,, who has been en- ployed in the factory of Wales, French & Co.,, IS reported to have seduced, under promise of marriage, four young ladies, two of whom re- side in Woodbridge and two in Seymour He has decamped, and was followed to Bridgeport, but has eluded the vigilance of the officers, having escaped, as was supposed to New Y York He is fine looking fellow with fair fearures and curly hair, rather tall, and has rather pre- possessing appearance
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17

0T A Washington correspondent of the Pennsylvanian says: "Senator Houston has not yet arrived. It is understood here that chal- lenge awaits him from Com. Moore The illus trions Sam has been too recently and too deep- ly immersed in the waters of the Rio Grande, to render his friends any way apprehensive in regard to pistol and coffee arrangements"
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
Frlday. January l2. 1855,

On motion of Mr. Miller the Senate proceeded to consider the House bill to aid in the con- struction of the Cairo and Fulton Railroad.- After some time being spent in discussing var- ouS amendments offered, the bill was put on its final passage. twas passed by vote of 15 to s.
 MT. Lemoyne introduced bill to aid in con- struction of the eastern branch of the Cairo and Fulton Railroad, and fixing the terminus at Hopefield, opposite Memphis. The bill was made the order of the day for tomorrow.
 The bill to establish a seperate court of chan cery in the city of Little Rock, was passed
 Mr. Hanley introduced bill to amend the charter of the Arkansas Midland Railroad com pany, which was read.
 Mir. Enyart introduced bill to amend the present school laws. Read.
 Bill for relief of George & Robins, of Little Rock, was passed.
 The bill to repeal the 11th section of an act, amendatory of an act regulating the landed in terestS of this State, was passed.
 The Senate bill to amend the charter of the Midland Railroad company, was referred to the judiciary committee.
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
SAML. W. WILLIAMS.
LLIAAfS,
aL' w. "iLAAAMs' W. L. D. "
 WILLIAMS & WILLIAMS.
at T,aw

NHE office of the former at Little RocE of the lat l ter, at Brownsville, Pradre county: will attend to all business entrusted to them. The office of Saml w. Williams, at Little Rock, the formerly occu- pied by Hon. E. H. English.
 Jan. l. 1855 IS If
 HAVING been elected Chief Justice of the Su- II preme Court of Arkansas, and retired from the practice of law, SAML. w. WILLIAMS, esq.,, has taken charge of my office and business. As cases in which nave been counsel, can in no event come before me as Judge will give him such advise and assistance, as ne may require to enable him fully to understand ana close mp the business of my clients.
 Jan l, 1855 Is If E. H, ENGLISH.
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17

Do you retail things here?" inquired a green specimen of humanity as he poked his head in a store on Market street the other day. "Yes," was the laconic reply.
 "Well, wish you would retail my dog, he had it bit off about week ago'
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17

The treaty between Great Britain and Japan IS very favorable. Sir James Sterling attempt ed to obtain similar terms for France The Ja- panese government refused. A special French minister will be sent.
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
Friday, J an. 18th.

Various reports were made from committees
 MT. Patterson introduced a preamble and re solution, concerning the resolutions of Mr. Ma con, and the Know Nothings, and which re- quired the resolution offered by Mir. Macon, to be expunged from tho journals. After consi- derable debate, the resolution was adopted and Mir. Macon's so called Know Nothing re- solutions, ordered to be expunged from the journals.
 MT. Logan introduced bill to provide fol building bridge in Scott county, which was passed
 Mr. Terry introduced bill to improve the navigation of Little Red river, which was passed
 Mr. Hill introduced bill concerning the Bank of the State of Arkansas. Passed.
 The bill to grant charter to W. F. S. Bark man for certain purposes, was passed.
 The bill to establish a seperate court of chancery in the city of Little Rock, was pas sed
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and after the adoption of several slight amend ments was ordered to be engrossed, for a third reading, on tomorrow.
 Mr. Redmond introduced a bill to aid in the construction of the Arkansas Midland railroad, which was made the order of the day for We'd nesday.
 Senate bill to amend the law, in regard to gaming, was passed.
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
Thursdau. Jan. 11th.

.-
 The committee on memorials made two re- ports, one from a majority, and the other as minority on the resolutions offered by Mir, Ma con, denouncing the order of Know Nothings Mr. Macon moved their adoption, which pre- vailed by vote of 39 to 31.
 The bill fixing the line of the western branch of the Cairo and Fulton railroad, was taken up, after several amendments being offered, and de- bated on, the consideration of it was laid over for the present.
 Mr. Hill introduced a bill to protect the in- terests of the State whic h was passed.
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
NOTICE.

ne A IL persons indebted to the un- 1 NNN LA dersigned will greatly obige us by
 EA''-=>sS calling and paying their accounts; and ii | they can't pay, give their notes.
 For all work done by us in future, the cash will be required upon delivery of the same in every case | Jan. 10 SULLIVAN dS SHILLCUTT
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17

Tuesday, Jan. 9th. The bill to aid in the construction of the Cairo and Fulton railroad was taken up, and the previous question being called for, was sus- tanned. The bill was passed by vote of 63, to z.
 The bill to fix the line of the western branch of the Cairo and Fulton railroad was taken up Tn committee of the whole; but without definite acton, the committee adjourned to meet again at 69 o'clock, F. M
 61a o'clock the House convened
 On motion of MT. Wood Senate amendments to House bill to provide for building workshop within the walls of the Penitentiary, was con- cured in.
 The committee of the whole considered House bill to regulate the common school sys- tenn, but without final action.
 The bill to fix the line of the western branch of the Cairo and Fulton railroad was made the order of the day for 9 o'clock to-mor- row.
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
HE STATE OF ARKANSAS. county of Montgomery,


 . Tn the Montgomery Circuit Court in chancery, be- 1oie the clefk thereof vacation on the 2Sth day of December, A. D., 1854.
 deolge S Birnie for himself also as l
 assignee of G. Adolphus Never
 late partner in the firm of i5ir- Cln9lainant lie % Meyer" and as surviving
 partner of Jesse B. Garrett, now
 deceased.
 Susannah Garrett, as sadministratrix of
 the late Jesse B. Garrett: Susannah
 Garrett as widow of the late Jesse
 B. Garrett, Mary Emeline Garrett
 Martha Ann Garrett, Mary Eliza Defeadnufs. beth Garrett, Jesse Franklin Gar
 rett, John Aaron Garrett, William
 A. Nj. Garrett, and Robert McCon-
 nell.
 INHlS day came said com painant by Ane l drew Bowes, his solicitor, and filed his bill here in against tie said defendants the object of which is to cause account to be taken ol all and every the part nerShlp dealings between the said "Birney 6 Never" the said George S. Birnie ass gnee of q. Adophus Meyer, late partner in the said firm of Brne tS Meyer the said Gerge $. Birne surviving partner of Jesse B. Garrett deceased, and the said Jesse $. Garrett now deceased; also to cause the said ad- ninisratrix of the said Jesse B. Garrett deceased turn over and deliver to the said George S.. Brne, surviving partner aforesaid all the books, papers, moneys and other belonging the said partner ship concern; and praying that all the real estate sit uated III the said county of Montgomery to which deeds of conveyance have been taken iQ the of Jesse D. Garrett and also of Jesse E. Garrett & Co.,, pc declared to De partnership assets, and not subject to the widows dower ailedgng thatthe said real tate was purchased with the partnership funds, and the buildings thereon erected with the same And 1t appearing by affidavit fled with the said bill that the said Mary Emeline Garrett one of said defendants, is resident of the State of Arkan- sas; 1t is therefore, motion of said complainant ordered that notice be given said resident de- tendant of the object and pendency of this suit by pu blcaton of this order in the True Democrat a news paper published in the city of Little Rock, State of Arkansas for weeks successvey, within the time prescribed by law, that unless the said Mary Emeno Garrett shall appear before this by herself or attorney, and plead, answer demur the said bill on or before the third day of the next term thereof M court to be holden at the court house, in the town of Mount Ida. county aforesaid on the second Mon day of March next, { A. D., 1855, the will be taken confessed against her, and decree entered accordingly.
 And it is further ordered that the said publication when so made shall be taken and considered as suti- clent notice to said resident defendant of the pendency and object of this suit
 DAVID A. WOOLARD Clerk. 4 true copy from the record.
 Attest; DAVID A. WOOLARD Clerk. Jan. 10 2t Printers fee S11
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17

0Lr How melancholy the moon must feel when it has enjoyed the fullness of prosperity, and got reduced to its |" last quarter.''
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR.
 WHEREAS, by an act of the General

w Assembly of the State of Arkansas, approv- ed Sd January 1855, is provided that election shall be held on the second Monday in February next in the fifth judicial circuit for the election of Judge of said circuit and, whereas vacancy has occurred in the office of Attorney for the State for said circuit occasioned by the resignation of John J. Clendenin: Therefore, 1, ELIAS N. CONWAY, Governor of the State of Arkansas, do hereby declare and make known that election shall be held in said circuit, to wit in the counties of Prairie, Conway, Pope, Yell Perry, Saline and Pulaski, the second Mon day in February next, for the election of Judge of said fifth circuit providedin the act above referred to- also for the election of Attorney for the State to fill the vacancy occasioned as aforesaid.
 The Sheritfs of the respective counties composing said fifth judicial circuit are hereby commanded to cause said election to be opened and held according to law.
 In testimony whereof, have hereunto set
 my hand and caused the seal of said State L. s. to be affixed, at Little Rock on the 10th
 day of January, A. D.. 1855.
 ELIAS N. CONWAY, By the Governor:
 DAVID R. GREER Secretary of State.
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
Wednesday,, Jan. 10th.

The House went into committee of the whole to consider the Fort Smith branch of the Cairo and Fulton railroad. Mir. Purvear was called to the chair
 The committee after discussing the merits of the bill, arose and through their chairman re- commended its passage with sundry amend ments, which report was adopted, and the bill fixing the line on the northern side of the river was ordered for a third reading to-mor- row.
 The committee ou counties and county lines, recommended the passage of a bill to establish a new county from the counties of Poinsett and Green, and after considerable debate the report was rejected as inexpedient
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
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PScQyune Office. Jan.

Picayune QFce, Jan 5. COTTON-To-day there is again fair demand and the sales embrace $500 bales-making total for the week of 5000 bales. The purchases have been chiefly for England, Northern buyers operating spa lingly, and French buyers being prevented from purchasing freely by the limited supply of suitable qualities the market. The week closes with more regularity at our quotations:
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
Arkansas Legislature.
Senate
Wednesday,, Jan. 10th.

WedneSddy, Jan. lOth. The bill to aid in bringing to light, the true condition of the Real Estate Bank, was pas sed.
 Mr. Craighead introduced bill to amend the laws now in force in respect to the swamp and overfowed lands. Read.
 Mr. Berry made the following report: The committee on enrolled bills have ex- amined an act to prevent slaves from carrying arms in the counties of Monroe, Yell, White, Union Polk, Ouachita, Lafayette, Sebastian, Hampstead, Ashley and Van Buren, and to prescribe penalty for breach thereof, and have instructed me to report the same correctly enrolled
 JOHN BERRY, Chairman. House bill to call in the scrip of Crawford county, was read:
 House bill for the relief of Wade Griffin, was passed.
 House bill to aid in the construction of the Cairo and Fulton railroad was taken up. Mir. Totten moved to amend the first section by providing that the State should hold lien on the road and fixtures for the non-performance ofany obligation, which was lost Mr. Lemoyne moved to amend the 2d section, by saving that the company should pay tax after the com pletion of the same which was lost
 On motion of Mr. Harrison, the vote by which Mir. Keth's amendment to compel the company to cross White river at Jacksonport was rejected was reconsidered and the amend ment adopted.
 After various amendments being offered and debated on, the Senate postponed the considera- tion of the bill until to- morrow.
 ThursaaA Jan. 1Ith. c.. .xl.z .r of Elias Dawdy, which was passed.
 MT. Lemoyne introduced bill for the relief of John J. Bernard. Bead.
 Senate bill introduced by MT. Lemoyne, to authorize the Little Rock and Napoleon rail- road company, to reclaim swamp and overflow ed lands, was taken up, and debated at length by Messrs Lemoyne, Craighead and Ferguson The further consideration of the bill was postponed.
 Mr. Harrison introduced bill in relation to the Mississippi, Ouachita and Red river railroad company, which was passed
 The bill to establish a court of chancerv was read
 Mir. Berry from the committee on memorials made the following report:
 The committee on memorials to whom was referred resolution instructing our delegation in Congress to use their efforts to procure the passage of law granting lands to aid in the construction of the Western Border railroad, commencing near the south western corner of the State of Missouri, thence by the way of Bentouville, Fayettville, Van Buren, Fort Smith, and thence to point on Red river in the State of Arkansas have instructed me to report memorial and recommend its passage
 JOHN BERRY,
 One of the Committed The above memorial was, on Mr. Berry's mo- ton, adopted
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
N ECLIPSE LIVERY AND A I1r SALE STABLE. JAN k.im Street, Immediately opposite the
 Anthony House. Little Rock. Ark.

1EVISt, ItUCA. REN. TsNHE well known stable formerly kept by David intends keeping constantly on hand general supply of all kinds of Provender for the accommodation of travellers. His ostlers the best that can be pro cured and no pains shall be spared to give general satisfaction to all who may favor him with their pa tronage.
 He also has on hand the largest and finest supply of Livery Stock that has been kept west of the Mississippi consisting of Horses, Buggies, Carriages Hacks. etc.
 Travellers wishing to be conveyed to any part of the country can always be accommodated on the most reasonable terms. Persons who desire private con- veyances to the Hot Springs have only to call on him.
 Those who wish to leave or return in the night will always find ostlers in the stable to serve them
 Young unruly and vicious horses broke to any kind of work. Diseased horses cured on the most reasonable terms. F. M. CHAPMAN.
 Jan. 10. 1855. 1y
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
AN ACT to change the time of electing a
 Judge of the Fifth Judicial Circuit.

Judge of the Fifth Judicial Circuit. l. Be at enacted 6y tue General Assembly gf tue State of A,kansas, That election shall be held in the voting places in each township in the several counties of Prairie Conway, Pope, Yell, Perry, Sa- line, and Pulaski for Judge of the Circuit Court of the fifth Judicial Circuit, the second Monday of February, eighteen hundred and fifty five, and every four years thereafter.
 s2. Be I .tuyther enacted, That the election here provided for shall be ordered and in all respects held and conducted in the manner now prescribed by law for holding general elections in this State and returns made in the same manner, as is now by law prescrib ed for.
 8. Be & fnther enacted, That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act be, and the hereby repealed and this act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.
 Approved Sd January, 1855.
 A true copy from the record.
 D. B. GREER, Secretary of 4State.
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
Saturday, J anuarv 18th.

Saturday. January 18th. An act for the relief of John E. Smith, was passed.
 Mir. Rose from select committee reported back with an amendment, the bill to revise the common school law, which report was adopted, and the bill passed.
 The bill to provide for building bridge across the Petit Jean Creek in Scott county, was passed
 The bill for relief of Thomas Price of White county, was passed.
 The bill to change the time of holding the Probate Court of White county, was passed MT. Lemoyne's bill entitled "an act to aid in the construction of the eastern branch of the Cairo and Fulton Railroad, and to adopt the Memphis an.l Little Rock plank or railroad sur vey, as the said eastern branch,'' was taken up Mir. Hanely moved to amend by striking out Memphis and Little Rock railroad conn., any, wherever 1t occurred in the bill, and insert the Arkansas Midland railroad company, which was lost
 Mr. Hanley also moved to amend by com polling the company to cross White river at the mouth of Chache river Lost.
 Mr. Totten moved to amend by providing that the State should hold a prior lien on the road for any violation of their contracts. Lost After deliberating some time the Senate pas sed the bill
 House bill to aid in the construction of the Cairo and Fulton railroad, which bill was sent back to the House, which amended it, was taken up and amendments concurred in.
 Senate bill to establish a seperate court of chanceIy in the city of Little Rock, was taken up and House amendment concuned in.
 MR. PREsIDENT-The committee on enroll ments have examined an act for the relief of Carney C. Straughn, and have instructed me to report the same correctly enrolled.
 JOHN BERRY, Chaimsan MR. PREsIDENT:-The committee on enroll leu bills have examined an act to legalize the S@le ol certain lots in the town of Yellville, made by Lerenzo D. Wolf administrator of the estate ot Michael Wolf, deceased, and has in S'iucCed me to report the same correctly enroll led. JOHN BERRY, Chairman.
 dR: PREsIDENT:-The committee on enroll teu olllS, has this day handed to the Governor iol HIS approval an act to iegalize the sale of Ger'aln lots in the town of Yellvlle. made by Lefonzo D. Wolf, administrator of the estate 1 ui Michael Wolf, deceased. Also an act for 1He rehef of Carney c. Straughn, sheriff of Lawrence county. Also an act to ore vent slaves rom carrying fire arms in the counties of Mon- toe' Tell, White, Union, Polk, Ouachita, Lafay- TIte' Sebastian Hampstead, Ashley, and Van puren, and have instructed me to report the same. JOHN BERRY, Chairman.
 House.
 Monday, Jan 8th MT Gregg introduced bill to amend chap ter l59 of the Digest Referred to the commit tee on the judiciary.
 :, MT. Stillwell introduced bill to incorporate 'ne Little Rock lumber and manufacturing con- pany. Read
 MT. Jones of Lawrence introduced bill Ipu'lted " an act concerning donation lands."- MT. Thorn introduced bill entitled "an act tIIncefnng free negroes" which was referred to the judiciary committee. n II ne House bill to aid in the construction of 'ie Oalro and Fulton railroad was taken up
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17

SALE OF LANDS FOR THE ON-PAYMENT OF TAXES,
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  inu the the of and h hrge1th winb by flC
  D. ilccnine efonda offered De the
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17

:. Tn the Montgomery Circuit Court in chancery be- ole hG clerk thereof in vacation on the 2Sth day of December, A. D., 1854.
 George 5. Birne for himself. also asl
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17

Susannah Garrett, asadministratrix of the late Jesse B. Garrett; Susannah
 Garrett as widow of the late Jesse B. Garrett, Mary Emeline Garrett, Martha Ann Garrett, Mary Eliza beth Garrett, Jesse Franklin Gar rett, John Aaron Garrett, William A. NJ. Garrett, and Robert McCon-
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17

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