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The true Democrat., 1855-07-17
MEMPHIS SAVINGS INSTTrUTION. Laase..aaa.x.t tol h. tLa CIsI. Er,

MEMPHtS SAVINGS INSTITUTION.
 Incorporated by the State of Tsnnessee.
 No. 36 Front Row. RUnIS and sells Time and Sight Exchange on the New Orleans, and St. Louis: does General Banking ana Exchange Business makes collections in all the Principal cities in the Southwest, on the most favor aole terms, proceeds promptly remtted on day of payment, with current rate of exchange. Notes of the Memphis Savings Institution taken at Psr m all business transactions.
 $ Southern collections solicited.
 June l2-6m 1. YOUNG, President.
The true Democrat., 1855-07-17
BY AUTHORITY.
P 6U ITtVhIJ '. Public Acts of the Thirty-'Third Congress

Of the United States. Passed at the second session, which begun held the City cf Washington, in the District of Columbia, Monday the 4h day of December ls54 and ended on Sa . turday, the Sd day of March, 1855, FRANKLIN FIERCE, President. JESSE D. BRIGHT Pre-. sldent or the senate tempore LINN BoYp, Speaker ot the House of Representatives
The true Democrat., 1855-07-17

WYE have received by the overland route superb " assortment of black fine French cloths assorted coors, Doe skin Cassimercs and fancy do., black French Merinoes. for Gents summer coats and pants livery ne): general assortment of fine and beautiful Vestings Crayats, etc., etc.. all of which offered extremely low for cash.
 May l, 1855 t. MARCUS & co.
The true Democrat., 1855-07-17

J Misses Dress Shoes consisting of Gaters. light and brown Bootees, Childrens strap and button Shoes. Ladies fine Caters and Congress Boots fifty pair Ladies fine Kid Slippers, trimmed and plain for sale low at the family shoe store.
 May l. MRS. JONES.
The true Democrat., 1855-07-17
Narcus' Wagon has again Arrived.

TUST OPENED, A CHOICE LOT OF J Silk and and Cotton Hosiery, at
 May 1. MRS. JONES.
The true Democrat., 1855-07-17

EUST OPENED AN ASSORTNENT OF .g Berages, Linen Cambric Musins, Swisaes, Prints Summer Silks and Tissue, and for sale low hy
 Mayl. MRS JONES.
The true Democrat., 1855-07-17

C,WA1EP LAND SCRIP for sale ct 50 per cent - discount, by " NJ. B. WAIT.
 Sarr l& fC5t
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Fotnl of Offer.

------- oi the State of f------. hereby tn fnIns and deliver at the United States navy.yaed the whole ot the live timber for ship, eslnaed a thirty thousand cubic feet the same more or les in conformity with the of of Consrrc ton of the date of 22d of June ls55, viz stems, apron. deatWood. stern post stern noSt
 knees deadwood knee keelsons and hooks estimated to
 contain .............360 8 600 cubic feet 2 foot Frame timber of all other
 kinds, estimated .... 70. 400 at Y font Promscuous timber amount
 Ing to...... .GQO0
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Form Of Guarantee.

(Date)
 Witness
 hereby certify that the above named A. B. and C. D. are known to me as men of pope and able make good their suarantee Signature. rDae. (IO Dc Sgned by the Crlted SAteG dStrtc judge, Lnd Sotes district attorney coeeor, agent and oh- erS.)
 July 10--6w
The American patriot., 1855-11-10
Reckless Waste

nm THE PUBLIC LAND, BY THE PRES
VI rNT ADMINISTRATION, BY GRANTING
ITEM AWAY TO FOREIGNERS.
The American patriot., 1855-11-10
Speak Kindly.

Speak kindly it will cost you nothing, and
you may not know the effect of one kind scord.
Speak kindly to the young in the enjoyment of
sunny childhood, Mar not their happiness by
harsh word They are bllthe and joyous
yet an unkind word may produce lasting i'm
preston. Soon enough, at best, they will
learn of lfes stern realities. Speak kindly to
thy brother and thy sister, for they are dear TO
thee as thine own right hand. One unkind
word or action, may produce an effect lasting
as life il may dim forever the bright radiance
of brotherly love or sisterly affection.
Speak kindly to the aged one, for their days
on earth are becoming fewer. Soon life's
dreary pilgrimage will end. They have been
sailing long on the sea of life, and thou know
est hot of the storms they may have encoun-
tered but their fiail bark is becoming weaker
and weaken: soon will it stand on death 5 cold
shore.
Speak kindly to the erring one: let smile
ofsympath beam from thy countenance instead
of a look of contempt. In an unguardcd hour
they may have fallen. One act may have en-
FILTERED each hour Of their If. yet one kind
word or action may rekindc the dying fire of
hope in their bosoms. and reclaim them to the
paths of rectitude and virtue.--CoM.
The American patriot., 1855-11-10
NHaxn and Woman.

Man is the proud and lofty pine
That frowns on many wavc-hcat shore;
Woman the young and tender vine
Whose curling tcndrils round it Irvine,
And deck its rough bark sweetly DER.
Man is the rock whose towering crest
Mods DER the mountains beaten side;
Woman, the soft and messy vest,
That loves to clasp its sterile breast,
And wreathe its brow with vcrdant pride
Man is the cloud of coming storm,
Dark as the ravens murky plume,
Save where the sunbeam light and warm
Ofwoman's soul and woman's form
Cleans brightly thro' the gath'ring gloon
Yes, it's to lovely woman given
To soothc our gricfs, our woes allay--
To heal the heart by misery riven--
Change earth into an embryo heaven--
And drive lift's darkest cares away.
The American patriot., 1855-11-10
Origin Of Foolsoap Paper.

1t is we'll known that Charles II, of England
granted numerous monopolies for the support
of his government. Among others was the
privilege of manufacturing paper. The water
mark of the finest was the royal arms of En-
gland. The consumption of this article was
great at this time, and large fortunes were made
by those who had purchased exclusive right
to vend it. This, among other monopo!ies, was
set aside by the Parliament that brought Char
les to the scattold and by way of showing
their contempt for the king. they ordered the
royal arms to be taken from the paper, and a
fool, with his cap and bells, to be substituted.
1t is now more thana hundred and seventy
five years since the FOOLS cap and bells were
taken from the paper, and still, paper of the
size which the Rump Parliament ordered for
their journals, bears the name of the water
mark then ordered as an indignity to Charles.
The American patriot., 1855-11-10
Pretty Women.

A pretty woman is one of the "insttut'ons
of the country-an angel in dry goods and
Glory. She makes sunshine, blue sky, fourth
of July and happiness, wherever she goes
Her path is one of delicious roses, perfume and
beauty. She is a sweet poem, written in rare
curs, and choice calico, and good principles.
Men stand up beforcher like so many adm:ra-
ton points, to melt into cream and then but
ter Her words float around the ear Ike mus
ic, birds of Paradise, or the chimes of Sab
bath bells. Without her, society would loose
its trucst attraction, the church its firmcst re-
lance, and young men the very best of com
forts and company. Her influence and gencr
osi;y restrain the vcions, strengthen the weak,
raise the lowry, flannel shirt the heathen, and
strengthen the faint-hl arted. Wherever you
find the yirtuous woman, yon also find pleas
ant firesile boquets, clean clothes, order, good
living, gentle hearts, piety, music, light and
model constitutions gcnray. She is the
flower of humanity, very Venus in dimity
and her inspiration is the very breath of Heay
en-.
The American patriot., 1855-11-10

made strange discoveries of mems tompers and |
inciinations by their outward appcarancos.--
Socrates disciples, that they might put this
artist to the trial, carried him to their master,
whom he had never seen before, and did not |
know he was then in company with him. AT |
ter short examination of his face, the phys |
iognomist pronounced him the most lewd, lib. |
dinous drunden old fellow, that he had ever
met with in his whole life. Upon which the |
disciples all burst out a laughing, as thinking
they had detected the falsehood and vanity of
his art. But Socrates told them, that the
principles of his art might be very true not
withstandng his present mistake for that he
himself was naturally inclined to those par,ic-
ular vices which the physiognomist had dis
covered in his countennnce, but that he had
conquered the strong dispositions he was born
with by the dictates Of philosophy.
We are, indeed told by an ancient outhor,
that Socrates very much resembled Silenus n
his face; which we find to have been very
rightly observed from the statues and busts of
both that are still cXtant; as well as on sever
al antique seals and precious stones which arc
frequently enough to be met with in the cabi-
nets of the curious. But, however observa-
tons of this nature may sometimes hold,
wise man should be particularly cautious how
he gives credit to mans outward appearance.
1t is an irreparable injustice we are guilty of
towards one another, when we are prejudiced
by the looks and features ofthosc whom we do
not know How often DO we conceive hatred
against person of worth; or fancy man to
be proud and ill-natured by his aspect, whom
we think we cannot esteem too much when We
are acquainted with his real character? Dr.
Moore, in his admirable System of Ethics, rcck-
ons this particular inclination to take preju-
dice against man for his looks, among the
smaller vices in morality, and, if remember,
gives it the name Of a Prosopoepsia ADDISON
The American patriot., 1855-11-10
NEVER LOOK SAD.

Never look sad-nothing' so bad,
As getting familiar with SORROW,
Treat him to day in cavalier way,
And he'll seek other quarters tomorrow
Long you'd not weep, would you but peep
AT the bright side of every trial
Fortune youll find, is often most kind,
When chilling your hopes with denial.
Let the sad day carry away
Its own little burthen of sorrow
Oryou may miss half the bliss,
That comes in the lap of tomorrow.
When hope is wrecked, pause and reflect
If error accustomed your sadness
lift be so, hereafter you'll know
How to steer to the harbor of gladness.
The American patriot., 1855-11-10
FROM MY SCRAp Book.
The Blind Girs'S Lament.

1t is not that I cannot SIC
The birds and flowers of spring,
'Tis not that beauty seems to me
A dreary unknown thing;
1t is not that cannot mark
The blue and sparkling sky,
Nor oceans foam nor mountains peak,
That ere weep or sigh.
They tell me that the bird whose notes
Fall rich, and sweet, and full
That these listen to and love,
Are not all beautiful!
They tell me that the gayest flowers
Which sunshine ever brings,
Are not the ones I know so well,
But strange and sccntless things!
Ny little brother leads me forth
To where The vio'cts grow;
His gentle, light, yet careful step,
And tiny hand know.
Nv mothers voice is soft and sweet,
Like music on my ear;
The very atmosphere seems love,
When these to me arc near.
NV father twines his srms around,
And draws me to his breast,
To kiss the poor blind helpless girl,
He says he loves the best.
'Tis then ponder unknown things,
ltmay be---wecp or sigh,
And think how glorious it must be
To meet Affections eye!
The American patriot., 1855-11-10
Sponging or the Printer.

Here is little article we think something Of
framing to hang conspicuously over the obi
tors table:
:" The public have funny notion about
Printers They think il costs nothing to putt
advertise, &c. And thus one and another Viii
sponge an extra paper, a puit or some henevo-
lent advertisement. They forget that this bu
siness makes them known. They forget HAT
it is the printers ink that makes nine-tentis Of
their immense fortunes. They forget that it
takes money to pay compassionate buy ink,
type and papct-and lastly, they forget to even
thank you for working ior nothing, by gratul
tousy putting their business"
The American patriot., 1855-11-10

Don't play at whist with widow,
The American patriot., 1855-11-10

Nevor Joke with a rnlicernan.
The American patriot., 1855-11-10

Oh tell me not shall forget,
And cease of thee to dream;
This world woul! be all loneliness,
Nor life as life would seem.
Forget thee When the ocean wave
Shall wake from sleep no more,
Nor speed before the tlceting winds
To beat the rock bound shore
Forget thee ! When the opening bud
Forgcts the fragrant shower,
Or when the rowing bee dissects
The honey-laden flower.
Forget thee Thoughts of thee by day,
And visions sweet by night,
Make life seem all glorious dream,
And THOU its gladdening light.
Visions sweet of form of grace,
A form of airy lightness,
Visions sweet of an angels face,
Exccling all in brightness.
Oh say not then shall forget,
Ora change can ever know;
When fades this glorious dream of THEE,
Lies stream shall cease to iow
..E'ya Loved, thee too wildly"
I've loved thee too wildly! this thraldom shal
cease,
Ny heart shall now slumher, my soul shal
have peace:
The chains which cnslaved me-tho bonds
which wore
Shall be rivcn and worthless-Tll love thee nt
more!
I'll wrest from my bosom each thought tina
was thine,
And star shall arise as thine own will de
cline
To beacon Inc onward, through darkness ant
pain,
Rc-lighting the spirit that worshipped in vain
The American patriot., 1855-11-10
HE AMERICAN PATRIOT
A CAR

tNrThe misunderstanding between us, rel
40 to escape of BELL from prison, has been
Mn;coblv settled to the satisfaction Of both par
. a,a,'N and we hope nothing more will be said
about it. .o-r OuIc SrA.r,N
Nov 8, 1850. ChAS. SEAMAN.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-20

Under the head of 'tricks Of the telegraph, :"
the Louisville Courier, of the 29th, says:
''Dspatches passed through this city on yes
terday, destined for New Orleans, giving the
false news that Flournoy, the know nothing can
nidate, was elected governor of Virginia.
This dispatch was telegraphed throughout
Louisiana and Mississippi. Of course it was
intended as means by which the unwary
might be swindIed
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-20

Several deaths from cholera have occurred
at NateheZ.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-20

A few weeks since three men were arrested
in Vicksburg, charging with passing counterfeit
money, and as the circuit court failed, they APP
piled to the chancellor fora release or discharge
On bail. The chancellor released one of the
parties, and held the other two to bail for their
appearance at the next session of court. The
Vicksburg Wing cautions the public to beware,
as there is evidently a gang ofpersons engaged
in passing counterfeit notes of the Southern and
Farmers banks of Kentucky.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-20

The Louisiana baptist state convention holds
an annual session at Mt. Zion church: Jackson
parish, on Friday, 18th July
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-20

gy- Those Of our town subscribers who do
not receive their papers regularly, will please
send word to the Office.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-20

Thanks to Mr.. W. W. Gunter for late New
Orleans papers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-20

FoUSD DEAD.-On Sunday the body of a
Mexican, name unknown, was found near the
gin factory. An inquest was held over the de-
ceased by John K. Parsons, esq. The jury
broughtin verdict that lie "died fIom intem-
pcrance "
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-20

Thanks to friend O. I. Atkinson, clerk of the
Aida, for his attentions
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-20

The little steamer Augusta has resumed her
regular trips between Shreveport and Alexan-
dria She brought up full cargo, consigned
A. d w. w Gunter & Co., Quitrnan, Texas
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-20

4 bill has been introduced in the Massachu-
setts Legislature providing that in criminal til
ais, the prisoner counsels shall have the CLOSING
argument, instead ofthe prosecuting attorney.
Heavy rains have fallen in South Alabama
and Georgia.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-20

We are indebted to colonel Oglesby for late
New Orleans papers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-20

A fugitive slave from the south was on the
Goth ult, carried to Boston, and almost stimuli
taneousIy-a Geographic dispatch was received
by the police, offering reward of $500 for bis
arrest. Some jealous individual for honesty
and southern rights tried to interest the o. S
marshal in the case butnot coming before that
functionary in due course Of sduty, he would
have nothing to do with it. In the meantime
the fugitive was started for Canada by the I'M
derground railroad
The steamer Baltic brought news of the final
ratification Of the treaty between Japan and the
United States. But in Japan the people have
bad great calamities. One of the largest cities
has been destroyed BY an earthquake. Jeddo,
the capital was seriously injured, and the town
of simoda was reduced almost to ruins.
The Washington Telegraph states that sew
eral showers Of rain had fallen in the vicinity
of that place, which caused slight rise in Red
River, but not enough to be Of any benefit 10
navigation.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-20


Our democratic friends have of late been in
high glce, and worn countenances beamino
with smiles, owing to the success of Wise, in
virginia. They ought to be proud of the cold
DOMINION for at all times. and on all occa-
SONS has she proved true in her allegiance to
the party; but we imagine that on the present
occasion their satisfaction must be considera-
bly, alleged, from the fact that Henry A. Wise
is newly manufactured democrat recraan,
wing, and the fercest, most bitter viIl;fer Of
the democracy that ever drew breath.
Major Andrew J. Donelson, one OF the adont-
ed sons Of general Jackson, has published two
letters, one in the Nashville Wing, and the 9th
er to the Nashville Union. He withdraws bis
subscription 70 the latter journal, because, he
says, he is 'tnot nuliifer or abolttionst,'' and
comes out plump and square against the new
school Of democrats Of the present day, IN
GLIDING the present democratic nominee for
governor of Tennessee, and Of course supports
his opponent, colonel Gentry. His letters cause
a shaking among the dry bones Of the demo
cratic camp. They regard it as |. voice from
the tomb at the Hermitage.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-20

. FoURTH OF JULY.-A number of our patriotic
citizens are making arrangements to celebrate
in a becoming manner the 4th of July. An ora
ton will be delivered at the presbyterian church
by ". A. Lacy, esq, and the day be otherwise
appropriately honored.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-20


Messrs. J. VI. & j. G. MURPHY, JeFerson, Teras.
Mr. WARE Beige, Bonha,a, Fannin Caufify TEXAS.
Mr. JAMES B. LIKEss, Henderson, Ruska Co., Tezas.
Mr. a. S. Flown, Maasfeld and DeSoto Parish, La
Mr. CLARKE ADAMS, Ptaquenaiae and Iberrale Parish
". II. McDoxALD, I02 Nassau street, Netc York.
THos McIsTYRE, % Camp street, Neu Orleans,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-20

A kind of epidemic has broken out among
the married folks of Lowell, Massachusetts,.
No. less than seven divorces were granted BY the
supreme court, during one session, at that town.
4 tliscordant town.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-20

We learn that several wagons loaded with
new flour have arrived at jefferson. Could
not our Texas friends make it convenient to for
ward few loads Of the article to Shreveport?
1t would pay WELL
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-20

The steamer Trader, having been overhaul
ed and thoroughly repaired has resumed her
regular trips between this port and Alexandria.
Being fvcry light drsught she will experience
no difficulty on account of the low water. Capt.
Lewis informs us that no one on board the boat
will be allowed to drink river water. as he in
tends at all times to keep on hand sufficient
quantity of pure cistern water to supply the
wants Of passengers the officers and crew.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-20

D."UUR JOB UFFICE.--We have ADDED tt
our establishment one Of HOES ? ArENr ROTARY
Presses, capable Of printing ffom 1000 to
1900 cards, circulars, etc, per hour and an
additional hand press suitable for pamphlets
and large jobs, together with fine assortment
Of ornamental type, paper, and blank cards,
which enables US to fill orders for every des-
cription Of printing to any extent in superior
STYLE, with great despatch and at unusually
LOW rrinoc
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-20

The ouachita Register gives ahigbly encour-
aging account Of the prospects Of the Ficks-
burg, Shreveport and Texas railroad. The con-
tractors intend to push the work on with all
possible despatch. s-
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-20

An election for chief-justice Of the supreme
court of Louisiana, will take place throughout
the State, on Monday next. Let the people
make it point Of duty TO vote for the man who
is the best qualified to adorn the station.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-20

A bill has been introduced into the Cslifor-
MA Legislature, to prevent immigration Of Chi
nese into that State, and imposing fine of $50
on each passenger of the Monaghan race arrv-
ing in the country. The anti-know nothings
must look into the matter, and see their foreign
friends righted, the more especially as the at
to prescribe the Celestials originates in
democratic State. The legislature of Cali
fornia has no more right to forbid Cinnamon
coming into the country, than it has to forbid
Europeans. A treaty exists between Chi
ma and the United States granting to each 9TH
er all the privileges and fayors allowed to the
most favored nations. therefore, the Chinese
have just as good right to emigrate to Cali
fornia, as the Frenchman, Englishman, German
or Spaniard. -r~.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-20

c. Il. Burnside has on hand the largest and
finest assortment Of watches, jewelry and fancy
goods TO be found out of New Orleans, Those
IN want OF any thing in his line, will find it to
their advantage to give him call He has
engaged the services of Mr.. David Mcdowell,
superior workman, to attend to the watch
business.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-12-27

f.E All FOIk CARPENTEKeS., tf;,S
DIANE Irons, chlsels, and Gouees, Bench Planes,
II Moulding and Bead Match and Table, Haichets md
Hand Axes, Broad & Chopping Axes, Drawing Krives
9 faA kind, Steel aud Iron Squares, 6aages and Try
SQUARES all sizes, improved Boreine Machines, Hand,
PanneL Tennent Ripping, Web and Compass saws,
April 80, 1854 wHITE& EkTTAs q
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-12-27
run ONO rAnMEH rom 1850.

'elfHK oIiIo. FARNEu y iwfl eonfnenneits Firth Vol.
uute. Jhgunfy q. 1896 utis now 80 wetland sogeper.
ally known, that little need be snid iuiisbeltRlf With
the " yperieuces which W. have gained in editing u, for
.the past fopr years, aIid with The knowledge of The
wants Of the public. Which fraYel and Correspondence
has given ms. ~t2gether with the very many able Con,
trthntnrs. which We have been constantly adding 10
Iour hcret0forGlVn llst,we feel that ThE oHIo FARM"
sa Il more thnh eyer worthy Of the patronage Of the
entire country: mud we can aSsure all, that however
exccllentlt hny have been FOR the past year, II VIII
be- better for the yeHriQ come. ys
The onId FAnMER win continue tobe Issued weekly,
IN a large folio sheet, of elam, white paper. and o6
clear type. md Illustrated with Oiis ot Domestic A nj
nnls. tmplements Trees, houses. Sc. &c. The News
aud Miscellaneous DepnFtments Market Reports, &c,
will receive ehrful attention. 9fsa f-arr. l.r z a..