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The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
Letter from Johnson County.

OLARkSV1LLE, Oct. o 1So0.
 MR. EDITOR :-According to previous notice, a large portion of the democracy and true 1Ane- Ticans of Johnson county, assembled at the courthouse to-day; and after organizing and dispatching the necessary business, s. Boone, esq, of Franklin county, was called up, and addressed the assembly in a forcibIe and im- pressive manner-convincing them of the uI- soundness of the Know Nothing party, and consequently its deceptive propensities.
 Col Jno. M Wilson followed, and proved his argument "by the record" as he proceeded, to the dismay of the disciples of Sam," who were present.
 Next came Col. B. J. Jacoway, of Yell, who exposed the vulnerable points of the Anaerican party amid the applause and laughter of the audience.
 | The meeting was enthusiastic and glorious precursor of the triumph that awaits the de- mocracy in old Johnson, and throughout the State.
 The Know Nothings, as acknowledged by one of the party, number, in his own language, 'say a hundred" |" in this county, and the number is growing beautifully less Their opposition, therefore, is not at all formidable but it is cheering to see the enthusiastic outpourings of the untettered spirit of democracy, the only national and republican party now in the United States.
 When |" Sam" made his first foot prints in this part of the political world, and before his character had become known to the people, he succeeded beyond the greatest anticpatons of his friends. The council at this place at one time numbered hundred and fifty or two hun- dred members. But, alas! for Samuel, his suc- cess had made him careless, his coven foot was discovered, and the old democrats and several of the whigs left the monster; who is rapidly decaying and will soon be "numbered am )ng the things that were" His followers have lost the "intense American feeling" which is said to have once pervaded their ranks and have become convinced that it is unnecessary for them to pursue the "w wild hunt after officc." | The people are too wide awake to be en- trapped by their syren song of "America for the Americans" because they know that Ame- rica has belonged to and been governed by the Americans ever since the "days of '76" and will be so long as they are faithful to the con- stitution and the principles of democracy.
 Roll on the great ball of republicansm. The time is not far distant when the Know Nothing party will be "efete." A party raised upon such unstable and fallacious principles cannot bear the test when exposed to the view of an intelligent American people. Better far, for them, had they continued to keep their work ings confined to their midnight conclaves. But the die is cast, and down, down towards the dark waters of oblivion their mutable princi- ples are fast descending, and the wild rawlings and mad pranks of their organs cannot save them. SPADRA.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
T UT IIIt TUU DtINOCTHC. A Voice from Conway County! Mass Meeting of the Democracy.

According to previous notice, very large meeting of the democracy of Conway county assembled at Lewisburg, on Saturday last, the 2Oth inst. The capacous room, which had been prepared for the occasion, was densely thronged with ladies and gentlemen, and the windows and doors were crowded with anxious participants. It was really gala-day for old Conway!
 The meeting was organized by calling Dr. s. J. Stallings to the chair, and appointing J. w. Griffin, esq, secretary.
 The object of the meeting being briefly ex- plained by the chairman, it was
 Resozued, That the chairman appoint com- mittee of five to draw up suitable resolutions expressive of the sentiments of the meeting.
 Whereupon, the chair appointed Messrs. Geo. c. Brooke, William Fryers, Timothy Gay, Stephen Parish, and Doctor T. Bonnet, who after a short recess, reported the following pre- able and resolutions, which were read by MT. Brooke, the chairman of the committee, and passed enthusiastically
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13

RAILROAD MANAGEMENT IN GERMANY.-A correspondent of the New York Sun gives an interesting account of the manner in which railroads are managed in Germany:
 "Every railroad company is bound by law to have double track on their lines, and no person is allowed to walk on railroad track at any time, by day or night, under penalty of the law. A barrier, consisting of two strong blanks, is placed along the side of the tracks, to keep of animals. Every fifteen or twenty miles along the route there is station for a guard or watchman, who lives in a little hut beside the road, and whose business it is to be at his post, with a red flag in his hand, at the approach of every train; and, before train is due, to parol his beat to see that all is safe, and to remove obstacles which are sometimes placed upon the track by miscreants In the case of danger the guard hosts on telegraph, so called, which stands near each guard house, red painted cascet, which can be seen by the engi- neer at great distance; but If everything is right, the two wooden arms of the telegraph are stretched in the air. During the night there
 is, instead of the cascet a lantern with a deep red light placed in the air, as warning of dan ger; and common one if all is in safe condition. At every crossing there is gate, which is locked up as soon as train is due and any one, either on horseback or in carriage, who desires to cross, must wait until the train has passed"
 Some such regulations would not come amiss in this country. I
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Arkansas Annual Conference.
PREACHERS APPOINTMENTS.

PREACHERS APPOINTMENTS. HELENA DIsT.-Stephen Garlic, P. F. Sta--John H. Rice.
 Cir.-Absalom H. Kennedy.
 African mis.-To be supplied. MOUNT VERNoN.-William H. Gillian.
 African mis.-To be supplied LAwRENCEvILLE.-Willa H. Walton. WALNUT BEND.-William H. Wood. OCEoLA.-Franklin w. Thacker MARIoN.-Benoni Harrrs. James E. Cobb, editor of ths Memphis Chris tian Advocate, and member of the quarterly conference at Van Buren. JAcKsoNPoRr DIsT-John J. Roberts, P. E. Sta-Jo ohm Rhyme.
 Cr.--E. T. Jones' PoCAHoNTAs.--Thos.B B. Hilbum PowHATTAN.--J. w. Shook AUGUsTA.-R. H. Nicely. EVANSVILLE MIs.-James H. Burkhart GA1NsBoRo MIs.-Isaac L. Hicks. BoLIvAR.--Robt. G. Britain BATEsvILLE DIsT-John Cowle, P. E..
 '' Sta.-A. M. Burlington.
 Cir.--C. McGuire. GREENBRIER.--George A. Donnely. SEARCY.-H. o. Perry CLINTON MIs.-to be supplied SALEM MIs.-B. F. Hall STRANBERRY-J. B. Brown. LEBANON MIs-Jesse Griffin. RICHwOoDs-to be supplied. SoULsEBURY lNsTIrUTE--Henry J. Newell. JOHN M. STEELE-Agent A. B. Society. GAINESVILLE DIs.--Thomas Stanford, P. E. CIR--James D. Andrews DovER-Richard II. Dodson WALDRoN---Alpheus M. Chadwick. FoRT SM1TH-Rchard w. Hammett. VAN BUREN-Richard F. Colbum. OzARK-to be supplied. GRAND PRAIRIE-James D. Adnev. DARDANELLE-James Mackey LEwIsBURG--J. D. Stockton. CRAWFORD INsTITUTE-Jesse $. McAlister. principal and agent. Frederick $. Wood professor of mathema- tics, and natural science, and member of the quarterly conference at Van Buren. FAYETTEvILLE DIs.-Lewis F. Lively P. E. CIR.--Walter F. Thornbury, BooNsBoRo-John s. Mathis. BENToNvILLE-John S. McCarver HUNTSVILLE MIs.-Green Bowed CARRoLToN-Hugh A. Barrett YELLvnLE-David H. Carithers. WHITE RIVER MIs.-J ordan Banks. JASPER MIs.-David N. Bowels Young Ewing, transferred to the Indian M. Conference, and appointed to Tahlequah, and Riley's chapel.
 ?. Bassham, transferred to the Indian M. Conference and appointed to Flint circuit John C.. Reid, transferred to the Memphis Conference.
 J. $. McALISTER Secu
 Arks. Annual Conference.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
Democratic Mass Meeting and Free Bar.
 hacue

On Thursday and Friday, November 22d and 23d, 1855, there will be grand democratic mass meeting and free barbecue at Camp efer son, on Franklin street, Helena.
 The people of Arkansas and the adiacent States, irrespective of party, and the ladies es- pecially, are invited to attend.
 There will be ample preparation made to en- tertain ten thousand persons, without money and without price.
 large arbor will be erected to guard against indictment weather. Many eminent democra- tlc champions have been invited to address the meeting, and are confidently expected to be pre- sent.
 Let the democracy of old Phillips, and her sister counties rally en masse and strike one more blow for civil and religious freedom | By order of the committee of arrangements. T. c. HINDMAN. Jr.. Sec,u.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
For the True Democrat. A IRE A M.

BY PEN ATHELING. The sun had sank down In the gold laden west, And 1 too had gone
 To my pillow to rest; Enrapt in sweet slumber, As unconscious slept, Sweet visions before me So enchantingly swept, That my soul from this earth Was enraptured away To a fair dreamy land
 Of sunshine and day. l rose like a gossamer
 Afloat in the air, With heart full as light, And pinions as fair; When piled on each side To my vision enrolled The cloudets of heaven Like mountains of gold; A halo of brightness
 Encircled their crown, That dazzled with lustre All objects around. passed them all by,
 And sublime in my flight, I ascended to realms
 That were doubly as bright, Where light undefiled
 Ne'er ceases to glow, And torrents of lightning Externally flow.
 I stopped in amaze At the splendors of Eden, And gazing still onward Caught gleanings of Heaven. A mist gathered o'er me; 1 could not behold The twelve gates of pearl, Or the streets of pure gold, Till power from Heaven Enveloped in light, Smiled out from above
 And gave me my sight. Then 1 looked through the gates; In the centre there stood, The Fountain of Grace
 And the Temple of God. The angels enrobed
 In mantles of flame, Were worshiping God
 And adoring his name; The Choir of Heaven
 On glowing Terrace, Sang the glory of God
 And the power of Grace; And the river of water
 That flowed from the throne, Was drank by the nations That were travelling home. In this happy elysium
 Of wonder and awe, l beheld in my vision
 The glory I saw. Could pen give descrsption Or tongue even tell The contrast of Heaven Contrasted with He'll, The pryers of the Soul, As they rise at each breath, Would be, "give me Heaven Sweet Heaven in death." Co.,, Ark, October 29, 1855.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
TO RENT.

100 ACRES of good bottom land, situated on the 4OV Arkansas river, 30 miles below this city, adjoining Noah H. Engsh's farm, and two miles from Harvey Caldwels. It has 200 acres of cleared land which has been under cultivation and attended for the last two years by Gen. Eaton It has good and new Gin House, several negro cabins and large double log house which is quite comfortable. Any wishing to rent ..can be informed of particulars by applying at the office of the True Democrat or at the store of Feild tS Dolley.
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$. J. STALLINGS, Chm
J. W. GRIFFIN, Sec'y.

HEALTH OF HELENA. - we regret to an- nounce that the yellow fever has again made its appearancein in Helena, and that several deaths have occurred from it. Mrs. Zerrilda Land, wife of w. T. Land died on Wednesday, hay
 ing, doubtless contracted the disease in Mem phis; on Friday, Harriet little daughter of Mrs. Burnett, and on Monday, the wife of Dr. Deputy. We learn that there are four or five cases in town, most if not all of whom are convalescent. We have heard of no new cases for several days.-Helena Sur, Nov. l.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13

FRESH ARRIt AIS. TUST received by wagons and from New Orleans J large and well selected stock of Groceries etc 250 sacks Turks Island Salt; 50 bags Rio Coffee; 1 hhds Prime Sugar: ? bbls Powdered Sugar; 20 half bbls Molasses, Reboiled; 20 boxes Herrngs; l9 < Cod Fish; 200 15 boxes Sardnes; ? bbls No. 3 Mackerel; 10 boxes assorted Candies; " s'''' FRUITS. $500 Havana Oranges. 1000 Ccily Lemons; barrel tilberts; < Brazil Nuts.
 TOBACCO. 10 boxes Virginia Elves; 10 :. Norths Pound Lumps, Extra !" JIM Cobbs Extra do;
 kegs Extra Golden Leaf;
 boxes Cut Tobacco;
 ,'' Fine Cut Chewing do; 23,o00 Mo- Havana Cigars;
 LIQUORS. boxes assorted French Cordials: barrels Old Bourbon Whiskey; pipes Old Cognac Brandy; 15 barrels Old Madeira; cask Claret;
 's Port Wine;
 q Cherry Brandy; 8 boxes Brandy Cherries; baskets Sweet Oil; boxes Black Tea;
 ? |" Gunpowder; % reams Wrapping Paper, etc. All of the above articles will be sold at the lowest rates. Persons wishing to purchase will please give us call before purchasing elsewhere.
 M. TANTI < CO, Lower Oct. 23, 1855 Steamboat Landing.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
MILLINERY! MILLINERY!!

M RS JONES begs leave to inform the ladies of M Little Rock and vicinity that she has just re- ceived and opened large assortment of Bonnets. Caps, Head Dresses and Ribbons, all of the latest style. Ladies would do well to call and examine her stock. Mrs. Jones is now prepared to fill all orders from the country at the shortest notice.
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The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
STATE OF ARKANSAS.

M HEREAS, it has been made known to me that, w on the 18th day of July, 1S54 in the county of Franklin, Calvin Davis was murdered by certain James Degan, who has since fed from justice, and is now running at large.
 Therefore, ELIAS N. CONWAY, Governor of the State of Arkansas, by virtue of the authority in me vested, do hereby offer reward of Two Hum dred Dollars; to any person who may apprehend the said James Degan, and deliver him to inc sheriff of said county of Franklin in order 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 It. s to be affixed, at Little Rock on the 10th
 day of October, A. D. 1855.
 ELIAS N. CONWAY. By the Governor:
 DAVID B. GREER, Secretary of State. Oct. lR loha
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
LIST OPENED.

A LARGE assortment of Gentlemens Furnishing "A Goods. Also Over Coats, Talrnas Frocll Dress Coats Pants, Vests and under garments of every de- scription.
 variety and style. J. A. HENRY.
 Oct l6 1S55
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
BY THE GOVERNOR.
 S2OO Reward.
THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. NTIIEREAS, it has been made known to me that.
 w one Tilmon Ripley, who had b. confined in the jail of Independence county, upon the charge of murdering William Harmon, in Izard county, Ar kansas the 23d of April 1855, did on the 18th of October, 1855, break of the jail and make his es cape, and that he is running at large. Now, l, 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, to any person who may apprehend said fugitive, and deliver him to the sheriff of Izard coun ty to the end that justice in this behalf may be had and executed.
 In testimony whereof, 1 have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of said State to L. s. be affixed at Little Rock, this 29th day of October, A. D. lS55 ELIAS N. CONWAY. By the Governor: D. B. GREER, Secretary of State. DEsCRIFTIoN.-Sa Ripley is about feet 6 or inches high, fair complexion, small black eyes, rather square built, slightly stoop shouldered, feminine. voice, speaks quick, down look, and weighs about l50 pounds.
 Oct. 30, 1855 4w
 Batesvlle Commercial Standard will publish three weeks, and forward account to executive office Little Rock.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
BOOTS AND SHOES.

LUST received case of Youths Boos case of y Boys Boots; case of Youths Brogarls: case of of Boys Brogans; of Mems Boots: cases Of Mems Brogans; cases of Ladies' peged Booties: cases of Buckskin, of Childrenc' Faded Shoes and for sale at WM JONES.
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made unhappy, we have been made to fall in the estimation of the people without cause.-- And occasionally we meet with gross personal
 ndlgnitles from the more reckless portion of the popuace"
 A JEALOUS PROTESTANT
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
JUST RECEIVED BY WAGONS.

4 LOT of Buckets, Tubs, Churns Covered Buck "A cts, Toilet Boxes Baskets Brooms Scrub Brush
 es Mophandles Dust Brushes, Flow Lines Bed Cords Clothes Lines, etc. etc Also fine lot of Cigars and Tobacco. Oct. 30, '55. VIM JONES
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
HELMBOLD'S HIGHLY CoNCENTRATED 'nm nnHnh ElHI6 Evtronf

For Purifying Blood reormg aH diseases arsiug from encess o Mercury, exposure and mprnence , chron. c constitutional disease, arising from impure of
 the btood and the only reliable eectual knoasn re.
 nedy Jor the eyre of Screfnla, scatd Head Uicera-
 tions ot the Throat and Lcgs Pains and SoelLings
 ot the Bones, 1etter, Pimpies the Face, and
 aH Scaty Ernptions of the Skin.
 ts gratifying to the proprietor of these medicines to be able to state that it nearly three years since they were first introduced duriug which time they have been extensively used in various parts of the United States and have given to patient and practi toner the highest degree of satisfaction in the various cases in which they have been employed; whether in town, country, hospital, or private practice they have invariably given the most decided and uneouivo- cal satisfaction, and produced the most salutary and beneficial effects.
 These medicines require considerable care in the preparation and the employment of different men, srua in successive operation to take up the eytractive matters, and, in consequence, are most frequently improperly made, and not unfrequenty much i'm paired, if not rendered totally inert by the iniudi- clous and unskiltu management of those unacquant- cd with pharmaceutical preparations It s there fore of the highest consideration and importance to the public and to the faculty that there should be standard preparations of uniform strength and pos. sesslng the most advantages To effect this and ob- viate the evil alluded to- 1 have made number of experiments to ascertain the most effectual mode of extracting the virtues of the Sarsaparilla and the Buchu and to discover the most eligible form of their exhibition. The experiments have resulted most fla vorably, and it is with much pleasure offer to Vilo puo4lc auu Ie lacuIly my Compouhu fluld FIX tracts, which contain all the virtues of the articles they are represented to be made from in highly con- centrated form, and the most active preparations which can be made. Two tablespoonfuls of the Ex- tract Sarsapara added to pint of water is equal to the Lisbon diet drink and bottle fully equals in strength one gallon of Syrup Sarsaparilla decoc tion as usually ma le.
 PRICES.
 Fluid Extract Buchu, S1 per bottle or for s5.
 !" Sarsaparilla, < :. Certificates of cures and recommendations from dis tngushed professors and physicians will accompany each preparation. Prepared and sold by
 II. T. IIELMBOLD, PracticaZ
 and Analgtical Chemist. No 2e3 Chestnut st. near the Girard House. Philada To be had ot Druggist and dealers in every section of the United States and Canadas.
 All letters for the medicine directed to the proprie tor receive immediate att, ntion and safe deliveries
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13

SpIcY.-The Commissonarie calls this "spicy writing::"
 Donning his castor, in preparation for the assault, he mustered his troops and 'peppered the enemy"
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
THE LATEST YET,

HE IAI ESI \ Ell. PALTIMORE Cove Oysters; ID Fresh Lobsters; '' Clans; |" Codfsh '' Shad; Preserved Peaches;
 Green Cages;
 '' Pears;
 '' Damsons;
 s Cherries; Assorted Pie Fruit;
 < Pickles;
 '' Ketchups;
 |" Mustard Orange Flower Water; Assorted Essences; 30 doz fine Brandies. Nov. 6, 1855. JACOB HAWKINS.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS!

LUST received. large supply of Fall and Winter Goods-Ladies Dress Silks, ,Satins Silk Velvets, Chaleys, French Merinos, Thibet Cashmeres, Satins and Cloths for Cloaks Morantick and Velvet Trim mings Buttons and Lace Goods, Shawls, Blankets; Flannels, Ky Jeans all wool Tweeds, Sattinets Plaid and Printed De Lanes, all wool Lnseys, Ginghams, with general assortment of an almost endless vare- ty of goods, for sale by D. BENDER.
 Oct
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
DANCING ACADEMY.

Q NTR. c. P. KING has arrived in Little Rock fA M and taken a room at the Anthony House. t4-.k- He proposes remaining for a few weeks to teach class of Ladies and Gentlemen of this city and vicinity all the late Fashionable Dances of | the day; consisting of the following Cotillons, Esmaraldo, Quadriles, Five step Waltz. Polka de Salon, Plain Waltz, Baden Polka, Mazourka,
 Schottische, Vassovia, Waltz Redowa.
 His terms are moderate, and he will teach all who desire to learn the above dances or any of them to dance them perfectly or make no charge. The room he has for the purpose of giving his les sons, is in the building formerly occupied by the post office, on the same square with the Real Estate bank ing house. Nov If
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13

HAVE just opened the largest stock of Boys and l Youths Clothing ever offered in this market For sale very low for cash. J. A. HENRY Oct 16 1S55
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
JUST RECEIVED,

4 LOT of fine bleached and nnbleached Domestic "A Prints. DeLaines. French Mcrnoes Tibeth Me
 rinoes Bombazines Lustres Fancy Plaids etc. etc Oct. 90. '55 WM JONES
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
g0 R W Q R X .

ou facilities for doing all descriptions of Job Work he surpassed any printing establishment in the country W have procured of over sixteen hundred dol ~ one of Isaac Adams mammoth printing machines whcl enables s do book and pamphlet work in superior style .nd at very low
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13

THE subscriber is prepaired to entertain traveler i on good terms, at lis place two miles north O Little Rock, on the Northern Military road leading to Van Buren and Fort Smith.
 He also has Blacksmth-shop in full blast ant will do all kinds of work in his line
 Oct Is, 1855 6m* WILSON A. PURDOM.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13

JNE1LD & DOLBY beg leave to inform the pub T lie that they have removed across the street to
 the brick store house, formerly occupied by John II. Robinson opposite their old stand, where they
 may be found at all times and ready to attend on those
 who may favor them with call; thanking the pub
 lie for past favors and hoping to merit continuance of the same. Oct p, 1855
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13
CASTINGS.
SALTI SALT.

nN hand and for sale, Kett es, Pots. Ovens Skill V lets, Tea Kettles, and Dog Irons, at the cash store by M OSBORN.
 Oct B 1S55
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RY GOOD

CONSISTING in part of Linseys, Flannels, Wool O Shalls, Wool Hose and Gloves, Ginghams, Prints, Brown and Beeched Domestic, Merinos, Muslin De Lane Bed Tcks Carolina Stripes and all other goods that are usually called for in a dry good store. Re ceived and for sale low by
 Nov. 6, 1855. M. OSBORN.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13

SERVED HIM RIGHT.-The gentleman who kissed lady's "snowy brow," caugh severe cold and has been laid up ever since.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13

NEW AGENTs.-S. w. Boyer, esqr., Aber- deen, and Dr. Jas. w. Sullivan, Moro, both in Monroe counties, are agents for the True Demo- crat, rG
The true Democrat., 1855-11-13

FORTY NEGROES FOR SALE! eA l(Y virtue of an order of the Probate Court of R ID Dallas county, made at the October term N thereof, A. D. 1855 I shall as guardian of the minor heirs of the late James w. Eaton. deceased, sell to the highest bidder at the Court House door in the town of Pnceton, Dallas county, Arkansas, on Tuesday the first day of January next, lS56
 Forty Likely Negroes, Property of my said wards, consisting of men, men and children, among whom are several excellent and experienced wagoners and carriage drivers. TERMS OF SALE.-A credit of twelve months, the purchaser giving bond with undoubted security bear tng interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from day of sale until paid, eash in hand, at the option of the purchaser.
 GEORGE c. EATON, Guardian of the
 minor heirs of James w. Eaton, decd. Oct. 30, 1855 9t-Cost of adv. $lo.
 tSy- The Pine Bluff Republican, South Stamp and Hampstead Democrat copy till lst January, and for wards bills to this office.