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The true Democrat., 1855-04-04
William ArriSnn

The Governor having peremptorily declined interfering either by pardon or communication of sentence, in the case of young Arison, now confined in our county jail, and sentenced to be hung on the 11th of May next for the murder of Isaac Allison, the hopes of his escaping the death penalty are but slender threads, resting in the hands of the supreme court, which assem. bles early in April next. From the accumula- tlon of overwhelming testimony on the trial and the extraordinary developing of positive clrcumstantlal evidence, that designated Arrison as the sole instrument and agent of the dread full death of Allison and his wife; from the prolonged and laborious trial, in which every effort in the power of man was made to esta- blsh the innocence of the defendant; from the ability, learning and position of Arrison's attor- neys, who labored assiduously and with almost superhuman efforts to cast aside the strange combination of events that single him out as the murderer; from the impartial and unpreiudiced rulings of the court, the responsibility of the jury and their patient investigation of the case. It seems to us that there is scarce shadow of hope for the halter to be spared it's victim. For several days past Arrison has been some what indisposed, and looks haggard and care worn, which he attributes to his solitary con-. tinement. On Friday last we conversed with him for short time and he remarked that. if he could only get little fresh air. he would regain his former health. While in conversa- tlon with him we referred to his case: said he :" am innocent of the death of Allison.n- " Are you innocent of the manufacture of the box" we inquired. He replied, "I think I have never denied or admitted that had no agency in making the box, but John R. Hivelv swore falsely throughout. He was one person who misrepresented the case" lively. it will be remembered, was the person who made the box, and swore positively as to the identity of Arrlson. The prosecuting attorney, Arrison said, was prompted by malicious motives. and the hope of gaining political notorietv by con- vcting him.
 Arrison told us that he knew that ponular opinion was decidedly against him, which he said was caused by the action of the press of the city, which, both before and since the trial had denounced him, and prejudiced the peonle against him, " although" said he, "when the verdict of guilty was rendered, there was no demonstration or feeling exhibited, except by one person."
 lie is visited nearly every day by several of ms female acquaintances, and the kind and conslderate jailor, MT. Mclean, pays every attention to his wants. We are inclined to the opinion that Arrison is convinced tbatthe nros- poets of hls escaping the scaffold are very siiSnt' ana that ne IS preparing himself to meet his end with resignation and calmness C,n Enquirer.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-04
STATE OF ARKANSAS.
 County of luia.i.,

In the Chancery Court of Pulaski county. in vacation
 2sth day of March, A. D. 1855. ''''
 ss, Tn ch&ncerya bill for divorce. EHiis day apPeared said complainant. by her soIi- cit9r and filed herein her bill for divorce 'a against the said defendants and it appears from the affidavit annexed to said b that ttc defendant js dent o this state It is therefore ordered that he be nonHed ot the filing and tendency of said bill against him the obiect whereof is to obtain divorce by publication ot this orderin newspaper prntedin ths State, for two weeks in succession the last inr
 on thereof to be at least four weeks before the mencement of the August term of our chancerv conrt of Pulaski county, and that unless he shall apnear in saId court on or before the first day of said term which will be begun and held at the cour room in tIs city of Little Rock, on the 1st Monday of Angnst 1855, and then and there file his exceptions plead answer or demur to said bi the same win bc aten as confessed against him and decree entered sccordrs to the prayer thereof. A I SNITu C1I
 A true copy from the record ~ 0'''A'
 Attest S,rIT11 C,1
 april4'55-2W N NnhAA II, N4olh'
The true Democrat., 1855-04-04

03 The death of MRs FANNY SMITH BUI. LIFT, consort of our cotemporary, A. C. Bullitt, Esq, of the Picayune, which event occurred in this city on yesterday, has created sad void Ill numerous circle of relatives and friends.- We sincerely condole with the afflicted hus band. As Miss Fanny Smith, this lady was long the pride of her native State, Kentucky, for her many noble traits and accomplishments. She was the idol of the cin le in which she moved, frightening all around by her lively wit and elcvating by her cheerful spirit the hearts of all who knew her. To the accom- pished husband she proved an inexhaustible solace. Though for years past afflicted with that terrible disease which so often selects the worthicSt and noblest of society as it's victims, she bore up with fortitude and noble sigma ton that left her relatives and friends no other cause for grief and sorrow than their own loss and bereavement. May they be resigned to this heavy blow.--N 0. Delta
The true Democrat., 1855-04-04

SONS OF TEMPERANCE.-We have been re- quested to publish the following officers elect, for the current term, of Little Rock Division, Mo- 13O:
 R. $. Yerkes, W. P; T. W. Bowie, w. A.; l. T. Gates, R. s.; E. P. Gaines A. R. S.; E. Marcus, IT.; w. Drake, F. S.; w. Woolford, Con-; A. R. Schultz, A. C.; R. Masters, I. S.; Loui Ma;er, O. s.
 The Division meets every Friday night in the hall over the post office; and all the mem- bers are especially requested to be present on next Friday night, as business of importance will be transacted
The true Democrat., 1855-04-04
GS SLATE SHELTERS WANTED
SWAMP LAND NOTICE.

L5tt7e Rock, March 30. 1855 A T a meeting of the Swamp Land Commissioners 4 "A for the State of Arkansas, it was ordered that the d9mcle Qfthe Board be established at Little RocE ana that the hrst regular meeting of said Board be held at their office ill said city of Little Rock on N day the twenty third day of April next. he Commissioners would take this method of in forming all persons interested that by the law of Ar kansas, approved 22d of January 1855, they have no menced work, except such as would be nacosso +o secure work already done until they shall have ior. formed certain duties required of them by snd law
 C. F. M. NOLAND,
 J II. HOBBS
 . DANL. F. WILLIAMS. april4 '55-3t N0I1 . NileS'
The true Democrat., 1855-04-04
For the True Democrat.
BentonvaUe, Ark., March 21st, 1855.

Bentonvil7e, Ark., March 21st, 1855. MR. EDIToR-I have just seen in your paper report of the proceedings in Congress of Sa- turday, the 27th January. Your reports are headed thus: Congressional summary, Saturday, J,nuary 27. Bounty land biN-House- Warren a'ld Greenacood voting i'a tue negative."
 This is evidently an error as MT. Walshs amendment of the title to the French spolia- ton bill follows. and the action upon it in the House. The reporter evidently designed to state that Col. Warren and myself voted against the French spoliation bill, which would have been correct. voted for the late bounty land bill that has recently become law Will you be kind enough to insert this letter as correc. ton of the reported proceedings of the 27th oi January last.
 Yours etc.,
 A. B. GREENWOOD.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-04

DEMOCRATIC TICKET IN KY-The follow ing are the candidates nominated by the demo- cratic convention recently held at Frankfort
 For Governor, Beverly l.. Clarke, of Simp- son; Lieut.. Governor, Beriah Magohin, of Mer- cer; Attorney General, R. w. Wooley, of Fay cite; Treasurer, Jas. H. Garrard, of Boyle; Re- gister T. J. Frazer, of Breathitt; Auditor, J. A. Grinstead, of Fayette; Superintendent Board of Internal Improvements, Jas N. Nesbtt, of Bath Superintendent of Public Instruction, J. D. Matthews, of Fayette
The true Democrat., 1855-04-04
For the True Democrat


 GENTLEMEN:-By card in the various pa- pers published in the State of Mississippi a convention of cotton planters is called to con vene at " Cooper's We'll" in that State, on the 4th day of July next, which call is signed by the Governor and several other prominent citi zens of Mississippi, and the several cotton grow ing States are earnestly solicited to send repre- sentatives thereto.
 There is no State perhaps in the South or South west, more deeply interested in any plan for the protection of the cotton grower, in proportion to her population, than Arkansas, and none can he more benefited than her citizens, by the adoption of some system that will protect this great interest against the many frauds that are almost daily practised upon them. In view of these fac $ which, upon reflection, cannot fail to ccnyin ,e every cotton planter in the State, will not the cotton planters of Arkansas be represented in the "Coopers We'll" convention? Let this State send delegation of practical men to that con- terence to advise with their brethern of the South who are engaged in the same industrial pursuits and there can be scarcely doubt but that great good will result to the cotton interest in the South
 At present the cotton planters are payiau tribute 1nyustly ond unnecessog2ly They are supporting large class of non producers. who luxuriate upon the proceeds of their labor and it has been and is submitted to as a necessary evil. But this need not much longer exist Let the subject be fully investigated and deli berated upon by the intelligent cotton planters of the country, and a remedial plan will suo- gest itself. It cannot be accomplished indi- vidually, but it can be by union of action such as IS contemplated by the movers of this cotton convention. l shall hereafter present some thoughts upon the imposition now practised and the way to be relieved against such monopolies and frauds WHITE.
 April 2d, 1855
The true Democrat., 1855-04-04

A scamp has been buying goods in Little Rock ol my account, without my knowledge or permission and not satisfied with getting the goods in this man ner pretends to have paid for them and endeavors W make me pay him for them, and in consequence Ui my refusing to do so, he sent thief to my house, who in my absence broke open the door and stole i' clothing. S:
 This scamp was kicked from Magazine mountain and came to this county to swindle honest people. Every person is desired to notice the above advere ment, as l will pay no more debts contracted by mn' or her on my account.
 with the thief above spoken of, in open violation ol law and am satisfied intends to run her off to sono other place to impose upon the public he has done here. When he does, will publish his and he' name to the word THOS. c. PENN
 Little Rock, April 3, 1855.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-04

THE LAws.-The printing of the Acts of the last Legislature is completed, and they are now ready for distribution. The Secretary of State informs us they will be transmitted to the va rious counties, as fast as the mails can carry them. Their bulk will be such as to prevent any very great number from being sent at any one time.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-04
JUST RECEIVED AND NOW OPENING

X BEAUTIFUL assortment of barrege and barrege 1A delaine. colored swiss, iacconet and lawn. Also fine assortment of fringe and gimp trim mings
 A beautiful assortment of bonnet and dress rib bons
 The whole of which will be sold low for cash. april D. B. HANDEL.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-04
ADMINISTRATORS SALE

q IN Monday, the 3Oth inst. aft no o,cloc, y a. " the residence of Loui George. I will offer for sale the personal property belonging to the estate of Luther Chase, deceased consisting of iron safe ward robe bureau sofa, sideboard bedstead feather beds mattrasses, bedding chairs, etc. Terms of sae-alI months with two good and approved securities bear ing interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum from date. w. w. ADAMS 4d,aS1istr1tor
 Little Rock, April '55 At
The true Democrat., 1855-04-04
River Intelligence.

Cincinnati, March 24-The river has fallen two feet and six inches since yesterday, and is still receding. Flour is scarce, and firm at un- changed prices. Provisions are buoyant, with an advancing tendency. Sales of mess pork at $l3 50 per barrel. Lard is quiet at 87 cents per pound for prime in barrel.
 Pittsbwg, March 24.-There are now but six feet three inches water in the river at this point and 1t is still falling.
 STRANGE INFATUATIoN.-Pheps, who was to have been executed at Albany, New York on Friday, and who escaped from prison on Thursday, was overtaken on the road to his former residence, and begged so piteously that the officers permitted him, in company with them, to proceed to the graves of his murdered wife and relatives. He pointed out the spot where he desired to be buried, viewed the grave of his wife, and then returned to prison to await his own execution on the next morn- ing.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-04
Secretary Marcy,s Letter to MT. SOuIe.

A dispatch from Washington, dated March T. gives pretty full abstract of the instructions of secretary MARCY to MT. SoULE, after the Ostend Conference. The secretary expresses the conviction of the president that nothing but the cession of Cuba to us can place the re- latlons of the two countries upon permanent friendship MT. SoULE was instructed, after sounding the Spanish Cortes, if he found the proposition to sell was not popular, not to ut tempt to open negotiation. The most i'm portant passages in Mr. MARCY's letter are as l follows:
 T will only remark that the acquisition of Cuba by the United States would be pre- -emi- nently advantageous in itself, and of the high est importance as precautionary measure of l security, however we mlghtsregret the want of such Ill an effort to obtain cesslon of 1t, that | failure would not, without material change in | the condition of the island involve immediate | peril to the existence of our government; but should the contingencies suggested in your re- | port arise, there IS no reason to doubt that the case will be promptly met by the deliberate l judgment and decisive action of the American people. In relation to outrages and injuries the government has had good grounds to com plain of the course hitherto pursued by Spain, and, should that course be persisted in, 1t would be justified ln resortlng to coercive means to obtain redress; but the aspects of this branch of the subject have, however, lately somewhat changed, the present Cabinet of Spain having indicated more favorable disposition in regard to demands of indemnifcation and satisfaction than that which preceded it.
 * *
 elf the cession of Cuba has to be openly abandoned for the present, another very impor- tant matter will come up for considerations The United States have asked, and will most pertinaciously insist upon some security against the future misconduct of the Spanish authori ties of Cuba.
 "in resuming negotiations with Spain, you will, in firm but respectful manner, impress upon the ministry that il is the determination of the President to have all the matter in con- troversy between her and the United States speedily adjusted. He is desirous to have it done by negotiations, and would exceedingly regret if 1t failed to reach the end he has in view in this peaceful way and should devolve up- on him the duty ofrecommending resort to CO., ercive measures to vindicate our national rights and redress the wrongs of our citizens"
The true Democrat., 1855-04-04
TRU E DEMOCRAT. RICHARD H. JOHNSON, EDITOR.
 LITTLE ROCK, APRIL 4, 1855.

IS" We authorized to announce A. C. Har- ris, esq.,, candidate for Prosecuting Attorney, for the third judicial circuit to fill the vacancy caused by the death of JOHN II. BYERs esq. The election will be held on the 18th Saturday. of April 1853.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-04

GA boy named Wallace, aged twelve years deliberately shot his twin brother, at Ohio. Mo hawk county, New York, short time since. The little Cain committed the murder in pres ence of his mother, who was unable to prevent it.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-04
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IIcaYulAe OHce. Nnrch ,.

'eay4"e Dfice, March 25, 1855
 Cotton Thc demand continued fair apd TT, e 1 the sale Of S5ooo bales at unchanged prices lsS
 ol M;yl ....6% 0D 71/ ' .............S S3I n o%S pCou hlucIllg ..>..................Qi Qi/ S5 GN W l016 + Su$ar-SOO hhds were sold at full prices, Fo;. fully fair 4(943Sc. oS' Tar to .,;,hq1 Molasses Sales 300 bbs. including 100 bb, slightly fermentng at l9c. 100 bbIs choice o o0s o0 l2y Gholce reboiled at 1ac. and 230 at 22c 1Oc Fjour-S Sales confined to 39 bbls. IIinoi, o4 4, ana 100 bbs, choice extra at Slo l215. " ~, Sofh-Salcs confn q to small lots from, so.. hands at 9O@92cts f} bushel. ''" second Oats-1o sacks St. Louis were sold at 4Sc. and Voo % iif many lots at 50c P bushe ''" I'- and r4oOi e1 hh PbIs nnnspected mess sold at &4 75 hacon con sales 4 casks St. Louis sides at 7c 5o casks a/ Cincinnati sides at and r casks cc oO 7c haf"iSa and a5 ercos and l52 bbls prime were sold q,
 caadies.-lOO boxes Star sold at t2115c.
 Conec-sales 234 bags Rio at g${c.: 500 at1o. 339 at !o19c; 1Y4 at 4c.; 50 at 1o]5c. and S & l skimmings at 054c. /2 - "''' i'' O'ss
The true Democrat., 1855-04-04
STATE LANDS

W E undersigned will be at T Has5inot2a. Hern. \ stead county, on Suturday and M haau tbe 7Il ana ,I gun or April; at LerisrHle Lafayette county on 0edne%4og, the II of April; at Nagaolia. CoIny 9ia 11 county, on Friday April 18th and at Lf%n Omon county on Sotu,daY, April lth ls55 for +bo purpose of collecting money due tho State for bnJs ,n7 Longer indulgence will not be extended to rerson. who are indebted as above iN'SoDS
 JOHN T. TRIGG. Land Attornar
 1laIe1Io' mar! 1I2 Io'' x State Collector of Ark
 .aB Washington Telegraph please copy time en-
The true Democrat., 1855-04-04

GF We call attention to the notice of the Swamp Land Commissioners to be found in our advertising colums. The board meets in fu- ture at this place-frst regular meeting to be held on Monday 23d of April.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-04

CrF Thanks to E. Marcus for late New Or leans papers, who has just returned from that city, and will soon have here fine stock of goods.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-04
N E w AID ADVERTISEMENTS
Spring and Summer CIo,biDp

OoI received per wagon, on consignment :, I.r. C assortment ot Spring and Summer Coats. Pmt' 'e,tS ana Shirts, which will be sold low ''' March2S J. D. FITZGERAID A,-.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-04
PIANO FOR SALE.

A PIANO manufactured by T. Gilbert, &5 Co., A which has been in use for a few wears. In goo tune and excellent condition at
 april JNO. k. REARDON'S Bookstore.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-04
TITLE ROCK AND NAPOLEOT pArr-
 ROAD COMPANY.
Office, Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

oiAce. Fine Bluff, < rkanSas.
 February 21th. A. D. 1855. N OFFICE is hereby given to the stockbo1do., ct this company that an instalnent of fre 1es c"t;' or one ao(ar aad tcoty.frs cents on each share of the capital stock ot the company is required to bs P"id at the office of the company in Pine Bluff on or "1'oTe the HFS5 day of May next, 1S5j
 april ,;.J ,3',,sSa1$ l,Ts,$
The true Democrat., 1855-04-04
NOTICE.

A IL persons are hereby notified not to credit an! "A one on my account withouta written order sen' by me. THOS. c. PENN.
 march30, 1S55-Sm
The true Democrat., 1855-04-04
Bargains! ISargainsIt

N ES. DYER be@s leave to inform the ladies os 1l Little Rock, that she is now offering her stoct ot millinery at prime to close business Tho st,cE consists of Bonnets Ribbons, Flowers, Dress TriT
 illiilg5i ohiidTelS Hats, etc, etc. All of which will be sold at cost for cash. Also a splendid article nf ParaSols mar b5c ,ti ,% l'.Go oI
The true Democrat., 1855-04-04
BACON! RACON,,

BACON! BACON!! .S SekH POUNDS Hams, Shoulders and si5o. ~3cOO for sale by '''''S' april4 FIELD. DOLBY c. co
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-19

BG"We learn from one of the documents
of the Agricultural division of the patent
office that there has been cultivated in
South Carolina.for more than hundred
years species Of tree, originally imported
from China, which from its peculiar char
acter derives the name of the 'tallow tree
The seeds of this tree, in their native eli
mate, are gathered at the commencement
of the cold weather, in November or De-
cenber, after all the leaves have fallcn.-
After being separated from the stalks, they
are thrown into wooden Cylinder and
subjected to thorough steaming; Tor the
purpose Of softening the tallow, which ex-
lists in thin layer or casing upon the out
side Of the seed. After the process Of
steamng is over, the seeds arc gently bea-
ten with mallets, for the purpose of detach-
ing the tallow, and are then sifted in a
coarse sieve, by which the tallow is separ.
ated The tallow now resembles coarse
linseed meal, and in this state is put into
a press, from which it emerges in the shape
of white, semi-Auid substance, which
soon becomes solid, and in cold weathe,
is very brittle AS the candlesm made from
this vegetable talow have a tendency tc
! get soft and melt in hot weather, they arc
commonly dipped in wax of various col
ors, as red, green and yellow ThosC
which are intended for religious purpose.
are generally very large, and finely orna
mented with golden characters. The re
fuse portions Of the seeds and tlllnw ar
used by the Chinese for fuel or manure :
! CkicGgo Trib.
TNI- .E" .'f .r ;
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-19
An sAttnchmAnt.,

We have heard good story, Of which
an Alabama Sheriff was the hero. Court
was in session, and amid the multiplicity
of business which crowded upon him at
term time, he stopped at the door of a beau
tiful widow, on the sunny side Of thirty,
who, by the way, had often bestowed melt
ing glances upon the aforesaid Sheriff. He
was admitted, and the widow appeared; [;
the confusion and delight which the arrival
of her visitor occasioned, set off to greater
advantage than usual the captivating
charms of the widow NJ. Her cheeks bore
the beautiful blended tints Of the apple
blossom her lips resembled the rose buds
upon which the morning dew yet fingered,
and her eyes we're like quivers Of Cupid,
the glances of love and tenderness with
which they were filed resembled arrows
that only wanted a beau (pardon the pun)
to do full execution. After few COM
mon place remarks:
"Madam," said the matter-offact Sher-
if, ~ have an attachment for you"
A deeper blush than usual mantled the
cheeks of the fair widow; the downcast
eyes whose glances were centered upon her
beautiful foot, which half concealed by her
flowing drapery, gently patted the floor;
she with equal candor replied:
"Sir, the attachment is reciprocal"
For some time the sheriff maintained
an astonished silence; at length he said {:
"Madam, will you proceed to court 2"
"Proceed to COURT" replied the lady
with merry laugh ; then shaking her
head, she said {: ..
"No, sir! though this is leap gear, l
will not take advantage of the license there
in granted to my sex and therefore | great
ly prefer that you should proceed to court
"But, madam, the justice is waiting"
"Let him wait, l am not disposed to
hurry matters in so unbecoming a manner
and, besides sir, when the ceremony is
performed l wish you to understand that
I greatly prefer a minister to justice OF
the peace"
A light dawned upon the Shcriff's brain.
"Madam," said he, rising from his
chair with solemn dignity, "there is q
great mistake here; my language has beer
misunderstood the attachment of which
I speak was issued from the office of Squire
G., and commands me to bring you instant
! ly before him to answer a contempt o.
court, in disobeying subpoena in the cast
of Smith u.s. Jones y
We drop the curtain.