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The true Democrat., 1855-03-21
 Washington, March 3. 1855.

The Democracy Of Connecticut-Exceile
 Resolutions of their State Convention.
 The democracy of Connecticut lately held a large State convention in New Haven. They nominated SAMUEL INGRAM for governor Over three hundred delegates were present. Among the resolutions passed were the fol- lowing, which embody democratic sentiment everywhere The democracy of Connecticut thus declare:
 "Resogvea, That those just and equitable laws providing for the naturalization of those born in other lands, established in accordance with the principles of the signers of the De- caration of Independence, and continued to this day without any interruption, save that caused by the bigote1 federalists under the administration of John Adams, have contrbu- ted to the growth of this republic, and to the fraternization of its inhabitants, and that these laws are essentially the part of that wise Ame- rican policy which, founded on a comprehen- sve and philanthropic basis, has signalized our beloved country as the home of the exile and oppressed, and will make her as renowned for her power and greatness as she is distinguished for her freedom and enterprise.
 " HeSOtUet, l nat III Oruer to reCeSClZe III the most solemn form the principles of religious freedom, the constitution of the United States doth ordain that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or pro- hibiting the free exercise thereof, and that the various States have, almost without exception, incorporated some distinct acknowledgement of religious liberty into their several constitu- tons, and that this religious freedom has be- come, by the action of the sovereign States, and of that general government whose powers are derived from those States, great AMERICAN PRINCIPLE.
 Resozved, That political parties organized with the view of shutting out from all posts of political trust the members of any religious de- nomination, do virtually condemn that system of religious liberty which is American in its character, benefcient in its conception. and which has greatly promoted the harmony and happiness of the people; and that all political organizations founded on hatred of religious creed, or prejudices of birth, are alien to the great ideas of American liberty and American progress, and deserve the condemnation of Anne. rcan freemen."
The true Democrat., 1855-03-21

MAIL RoBBERY.-By d note from a gentle man in Danvile, we learn that tn, mail was robbed by the carrier, John J. Jones, between the office of Parkersburg and Rock Creek in Yell county.
 It appears that some persons while hunting happened to find some loose, opened letters short distance from the road. On examination they found large package concealed in the hollow of tree, all of them broken open.- They carried them to the office of Parkersburg when the post master went to Danville. had a writ issued, and upon the mail carriers return had him arrested.
 He confessed to the robbery-said the mail bags were ripped sufficiently for him to get out the letters, and that he found no money in them. No money was found on his person. He is in jail awaiting his trial,
The true Democrat., 1855-03-21
GEN. GEORGE w. CLARKE. Indian Agent in

GEN. GEORGE W. CLARKE, Indian Agent in the territory of Kansas, is now in this city, on his way to Van Buren. Gen. Clarke has had some pretty rough tilts with the free-soilers oi Kansas, but seems to have come out of the con- flict unscathed. He speaks in terms of great confidence of Kansas applying for admission into the Union as a slave State With the Missouri restriction upon our sta tute book, Kansas never could be slave State If she becomes one, and there is every proba 1 bility of her so becoming what blow will it bt upon those in the South, who opposed the Ne braska act because of its repeating the Missouri compromise
The true Democrat., 1855-03-21
TRUE DEMOCRAT.
 RICHARD H. JOHNSON, EDITOR.
 LITTLE ROCK, MARCH 21, 1855.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT. - Now that the session of Congress has closed we desire to return our acknowledgements to our Washington City cor respondent Arkansas. The summary of congressional news he has prepared and sent us weekly, has not only relieved us of a great deal of labor, but has furnished for our paper proceedings that, in relying upon our exchan- ges, We perhaps could not have obtained. His letters have always been full of interest, while the information imparted by them has invara- ply been correct and truthful. Through them our readers have been put in possession of the "doings and sayings" in and about Washington that perhaps they could not elsewhere have ob- tained. Many, many thanks, Mr. Arkansas" for your attention and cleverness.
The true Democrat., 1855-03-21

Gov. IzARD.-The proceedings of the Ne braska Legislature in the inauguration of Co., vernon Izard, and his address, will be found in another column.
 Gov. Izard, so long prominent citizen of this State, assumes the executiveship of Me- braska under favorable auspices. We doubt not he will soon acquire there the popularity and respect he enjoyed so great while in Ar kansas. He leaves us here bearing with him the kindest wishes of all for his welfare and success
The true Democrat., 1855-03-21

Or A late London paper gives an account ol a terrible boiler explosion on railroad tram a' Gloucester, which scattered things in every d. rection. One large piece was carried distance of a quarter of mile over streets and houses while massive iron ring, afDut foot in diame' ter, was carried distance of about two hun, dred and fifty yards, and, striking the corner oI the new market, drove hole compIetey through the wall, and destroyed numerous ar ticles of furniture in the room, some of the bricks being projected fifty yards up a narrow ane The wood work of the engine was <pir' tered into thousand bits. The most miracu- lous part of the story is that no life has been sacrificed.
The true Democrat., 1855-03-21
River News,

Louisville, March 10.-The river here is still rising, and there are now 6feet 6 inches water in the canal. Weather cool and cloudy. Boats now carry out 12 feet water to Cairo
 Cincimoti, March 1O-The river here is vet rising rapidly, and has swollen feet during the last twenty-four hours. Weather cool and cloudy. Sales of flour at S8 25 per barrel- Whisky quiet at 29c per gallon.
 Pittsbmy March 1O-The river here is fal- ling slowly. The weather is moderating and clear
The true Democrat., 1855-03-21

SUBSCRIPTION OF THE CITY.-The citizens of Little Rock were called upon yesterday to vote upon the propriety of the corporation sub- scribing one hundred thousand dollars to the rail road between this place and Memphis. Up to the time of going to press, late yesterday evening, there had been no votes cast against it.
 This subscription is to be expended upon the road between this place aud White river.
The true Democrat., 1855-03-21
Letter from R. w. Johnson.
q. s. Senate. March 4th.

C. O. Oendte, March 4th, 1S05. MR. ED1ToR:-Thc swamp land bill passed It is a hard blow to our swamp land people and doubt not is unconstitutional The courts will now have to determine the rights of ou, people. Without one particle of personal interest in the matter, have opposed this one sided measure bitterly from the outset
 It is not yet signed by the President, but will be presume. For my course I refer our citi. zens to the debates.
 The Mason Rouge Grant bill for pre- empton was passed as amended
 The bill for relief of Capt. w. G. Preston, l got passed as it came from the House.
 The additional school or 16th section bill was passed the Senate last session, but it has been impossible for our delegation or any other dele gation to get it through the House of Represen- tatives, for reasons not necessary now to emu merate.
 What will yet be the fate of the bill for relief of Mrs. Terese Dardenne or that of Capt. Mark Bean is not known.
 In haste, yours respectfully,
 R. w. JOHNSON. P. $. Not one grant of lands for railroads has been made this Congress, and from appear al ces another never will be.
 Credit of duties on railroad iron is lost, and Pacific railroad bill also lost
The true Democrat., 1855-03-21

KNOW NOTHING THREAT.-The Ontario (New York) Times, publishes the following threatening epistle sent to renouncing mem Der of the know nothing order:
 E 4. Council Jan. 25, '55. "ANsEL DEBow-You are hereby admon- ished and warned, according to the law set forth in secret conclave of the G. c. of s. of N. .Y.. that you must desst from all conversation up ,n the principles which you have proved recreant to. You are also reminded of the TERRIBLE PAINS AND PENALTIES with which TRAITOR TO Con, his maker, and wllful prejurer before man, is visited. If this warning is needed ,oeU! If not-remaemaber Morgan!
 THE COMMITTEE"
The true Democrat., 1855-03-21
Post Office Department
(oatr 1ct Ofice. February 26th 1s5s

(ontrsct O6fce February 18th, 1855. { SIR-ln answer to the resolutions of tbo Legislature of Arkansas, relative to the servico on route No. 75O1 from Little Rock to Napoleon have the honor to inform you, that tbo post master general has ordered that the mails be conveyed three times a week from Littla Rock to Pine Bluff in four horse coaches, and from Pine Bluff to Napoleon in steamboats when practicable to run; and when the o, r;ro, is not practicable from Napoleon to Pine BlnfT then to Richland, and when not practicable to Rlchland, then in four horse coaches the wbolo way.
 The above service is to go into operation on the first of April next
 Very respectfully, your ob't serv't
 W. '. DUNDAS'
 Second Assistant P IL Geneyoz HoN. A. B. GREENWOOD,
 House of Representatives.
The true Democrat., 1855-03-21
The row in the New York State Council of
 KnOW.NOthings.

The New York Herald, a Know Nothing 2 print thus speaks of the late disgraceful row in the New York State council of Know Noth- ings:
 "Tammany Hall can prdouce very few re- miniscences transcending this terrible scene in our Know othing Grand State council. &c., riously, had not Mir. Flames escaped, his life might have been endangered from the frenzy of his brethren. But we have to say, that, if such are the brotherly meetings of the Know Nothings, they must collapse and fall to pieces. Terrorism is not the thing. Burning in effigy. and the hunting down of deserters from the comp in all the relations of private life, are not the thing. In this country, in this age, and among this intelligent people, these elements of party obedience will never answer. It is to be hoped that the deliberations of this Svra- cuse State council will result in leading the way to the Americanizng the rules and regu- latlons, oaths, obligations and penalties of this new party.
 Let the Know Nothings prove themselves worthy of this popular inclination, in the re- formation of their harsh discipline of dread lul oaths and monstrous inqusitorial penalties. Let them try system of attractions and per suasons, in lieu of terrorism and organized vengeance, or they cannot hold together. Let them deal with each other as with honorable men, and not as confederate counterieiters or midnight robbers, where good faith involves the alternative of assassination"
The true Democrat., 1855-03-21

0rAt a confirmation recently the bishop asked pretty soubrette the usual first question of the Heidelborough catachism, "What is your only consolation in life and death?'
 The neophyte blushed and hesitated; the question was repeated. and then she stammered ,Cnt:
 "The young shoemaker in the next street."
The true Democrat., 1855-03-21
House cf Reps, Washington, D. c. }
 February 27 1S55 {

DEAR JoHNsoN-By publishing the accom-. panyins letter from the second assistant post master genera, you will not only oblge me, but you will doubtless oblige the people, who ara greatly interested In the manner by which the mall will be conveyed on the route from Napo. leon to Little Rock.
 Very respectfully, your ob't servt.
 A. B. GREENWOOD
The true Democrat., 1855-03-21

NEBRAsKA.-The Legislature of Nebraska by resolution, has endorsed the Nebraska and Kansas act. They declare they feel fully con- potent to legislate upon their domestic concerns and especially upon the subject of slavery
  They endorse the repeal of the Missouri re- striction
The true Democrat., 1855-03-21

WH1G EDITORS IN TRoUBLE.-Mr Bausman of the Washington (Pa) Reporter has been held to bail for Hbel; MT. Stouch, of the Wash ington Commonwealth, for slanler: and Mr. Cook, of the Waynesborough Eagle, for tor-. gey.
The true Democrat., 1855-03-21

HEAVY LIBRARY Loss.-By the destruction, on the 27th, by fire of Senator Benton's house in Washington, the notes and manuscripts tor the third volume of his Thirty Years in the Senate" were lost.
The true Democrat., 1855-03-21

SUICIDE--Eimira " r. February l9-A young man, named P. II. Williams, aged about twenty-two years employed as pressman in the Duly Republican office here, committed suicide last night by taking morphine. Cause unknown.
The true Democrat., 1855-03-21

HoN. A. B. GREENWOOD,
 House of Representatives
The true Democrat., 1855-03-21

war purposes, and the services of passed mid. Shipmen on board of them, so as thus to aug. ment the contingent force and the actual eff. clency of the navy, were among the induce. ments of the Government to enter into the con. tract.
 The act of July 21, 1852, rrovides "that it shall be in the power of Congress at any time after the 3lst day of December, 1854, to termi. nate the arrangement for the additional allow. ance herein provided for upon giving six months notlce," and 1t will be seen that, with the ex. ceptlon of the six additional trirs required by the act of July 21, 1852, there has been no de. parture from the original engagement but to re-. lieve the contractors from obligation; and vet, by the act last named. the compensation was increased from $385, GOO to $859,OOO, with no other protection to the public interests provided than the right which Congress reserved to itself to terminate the contract, so far as this increas. ed compensation was concerned, after six months notice. This last provision, certainly a primary consideration for the more generous action of the government, the present bill pro. poses to repeal, so as to leave Congress no pow. CT to terminate the new arrangement.
 To this repeal the objections are, in my mind insuperable, because, in terms, it deprives the United States of all future discretion as to tho increased service and compensation, whatever changes may occur in the art of navigation, ts expenses or the policy and political condition Of the country. The gravity of this objection IS enhanced by other considerations. While the contractors are to be paid compensation nearly dauble the rate of the original contract. they are exempted from several of its condi. tions, which has the effect Of adding still more to that rate; while the further advantage ig conceded to them, of placing their new priyi leges beyond the control even of Congress.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-07-03
VOL. 3.---NO. 2SO.
DAILY VIRGINIAN.
They who Love shall meet Again

They who Love shall meet Again.
INSCRIBED TO REV. J. d. c.
MY PAsTOR.)
BY SARAH J. {. wHITTLEsLY.
They who love shall meet again"
When the white clouds wonder
Der the radient. azure plain,
Archine smoothly yonder;
Where ern' 10 meteors, red,
Wade the night seas overhead.
Down upon the ocean rim.
With the loved we've parted,
Watching Ger the waters, dim,
Wild and weeping hearted;
Oh beyond the stormy main,
" They who love shall meet again.
Der the golden drops of light,
From the angels soft wing shaken,
In tn" violet waves of night.
On the shndclcss shore thoult waken,
With fun many II sprit-gem
Sparkling in thy diadem.
II all who love thee meath the skies,
Bestar thy crown, in paradise
AIENANnRlA VA
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Tur ESCAPED NUN.-We learn from the Chris
tim Union. that Miss Catherine Bunkley, who
escaped from the josephine Convent at Emmets-
burg, Md, Inst Fall, and narrative Of whose
history, &c, wa- prepared some time since and
at her request injoined just as it was ready TO be
issued from the press, because she said she had
not been permitted To see either the manuscript
or the proofs, ani suspected the publication
dcsgnedlto injnre her, is soon to come before the
public with new narrative, prepared by per
son well qualified for the undertaking, under her
own revision. "lle will be able" says the Union.
"to present practical argument of overwhelm-
ing force, in favor of general law in all our
States for theinspecton of all closed converts by
competent civil authority. In no other way can
their horrible abuses be remedied and the per-
sonal liberty Of every citizen which the law
should guard with ceasless jealousy. be secure
from violation or restraint."-Journoi of Com
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FOURTH OF JULY.

LNLN AND EXCITEMENT AHEdD-The srri-
i vi ri tue rrrhrntrd Equestian Company and Me-
rugerie Of Robinson g. Elired. whose performances
.aod unri,nled IN is other country.
We will be teci,ine So, ond supply of Spring ard
Summer C,ohing this lime until the 1t Of july;
n-o In. GO ,r II tcntemen', VurnishinG Goods. of
all descririuus. These Goo Ia ii. oi the first c
aud will be -"d small advance for cash. Our
friends from he county, who intend visiting Lyncl
burg during t'e approaching anniversary of American
them selves f. ON stock. 1t is almost unnecessa
ry for Us here. u tor elegance. le materials
and work msn>h G"ods cannot be surpassed.
GLASS " RATNE, }. DIXON. Ag't.
Frunllin Cloth aud Clmhng H1u.e, Bunk Square, OPP
pn site The Fu,m. !. Bank. june % Is
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For Old Point, Norfolk and Portsmouth,
Port Walthall Limo.

INlIE beautiful mud mvorite steonb ,ata To" -
i AUGUSTA, under lhn command ot SsSsxu
Gapt. VIM. c. Smith. lao long aud favoluhly known Ia
the travelling community the Potomac and jaime.
iver.) Is running on the line via Port Wal
lhn nnd ia furnished with III 4 Il Il . Il n
lc Prc-eryers, Force Pumps, und ali tho arplianc.,
required by Act of Congress the safety of ass
rngers.
The Oars running il ncxon with the Augusta from
Richmond envr the Richmond nnd Petersburg Depot "
,vrry Mnnda>, "Wednesday .nsh Friday orlock N
Persons arri, ing IN Richmond, by the Packet Bonts
hvr but n few stes IN walk to tl. CnrH.
The Cars runn from Petersburg Eity Point H.
connection, with the Augusta leate Petersburg same
,sys above, nt74 a..from the Depo, of the Appo
mnttox X Co thus Pn ing passengers optortumt,
from Lynrhburg ther by the Packet Bnnis oi
DanviIe Railroad to kichmund. or by way OF the eou
Hiie Rarnnd to Petersburg und from there
re 10 Norfolk.
Returning the Augusta III leayc Norfolk the alter
nntcdaSs, viz: Tuc-dnys, rhrsdny. and Saturdays n
j NJ.
The Augusta will stop at Old Point. both going ard
returning regnmily hroug huut the Bathing S,nsDn.
Eur. between RIcumond, Norfolk nnd Old Point. ~ ~
tnr- between Richmond, Coke's Rings Mill and
Children Over three years and twelve
wears Of are, half pree.
SeIVhns, through ----.---....---. l 81
Servants u any UOut on II c erver,.-.--..... | 90
Nenla $1,000 90 2a
iun "6 d&cts THOS DODAMEAD..Supf.
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4 FOREIGN and DOMESTIC Il
and Fancy Hard Ware, =

" II o l. r S 4 L E 4 n D r E T. AIL,
Spring, 1870 Main Street, Lynchburg. IA.
". have Iu.i received our supply l. the Spring Of
Hardware, Cutlery. Iiuas. Pistols Huting Tack'e
Building Mntcnl., Cnrpener's, Mlwright's and
Smith Tools inrnn, Utensils. Cannge and Buggy
Trimmings, SndlIap. Sh e-tnaker's Findings, Floor and
Fable Oil Cluth.. flntel tiopds Window Cornice and
Shnd,s Wood and Willow Ware, House keeping
nr, clea every descrnton, Fishing Taoxle &c.
Ne; uhcl rem sfs stoek the most extensive and
,s'r,er "" have yet "lf"red for public hvor. and
rmhraclng n gnpua, variety than my in tho State.
Tho. de .i,ine purchase will find a superior ciuss
f goodt satisfactory prices; and all who sish
merely tn sra articles that entirely nep,
,hali inke pront ll.n .ure in showing.
mi - 4, T. SIMPSON Il BRO
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l EMOtAl. b. hc subscribers iavirg removed
~ INTO ttc'r hew store, now receiving dnily, by
Express hddiipns IL their frmcr stock of sonabe
Clhhing to whr They invite the attention If the pub
lie. Tho .nder-isn,d take this method of rendering
thcii aeknnw ederu their numer, customers,
i"r the ihein patronage thy hiv" hitherto recei oj,
and pledge thcus " to remit effort To deserve and
insure iis conttnu,nr,' Ia their estabsi,ment.
buRkUUGHS SHAFER a. Co.
PropI.tors of tie Cothine Bazaar Main St, North.
East sid" opP"ste lie" 4 johnson, and ono hoor be-
low john I Oa,fs \ June % ts
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BEDFORD HOUSE

DEDEORD HOUSE. (oppo,t. Court Hons')
- MAIN STREET, LIBERTY, VA. CON the site OF
the Hotel formerly ke.t by WIN, Terry e,q)
and lrni.hed in the best manner i. opeLed for the
Ierep ion of que,ts. rhe Undersigned PROMISE their
beat eiiorls merit any patronage viii they my re
eeive. QCARLES y Ell TOE,
Pnpr,etors
HACK viii alw iys be in readiness 10 convey the
guo.ts th House and their baggage to and from the
Hi Road free nf cinIge. apl3 dt4
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CELEI:KATEi' HAIR

J. TONiC.-ARMl lSrEAD PRIDE, after having
devoted long life stud ying the of restoring
PIC. rving and beautityng the har and utter having
fully rested his discovery, PIE ent- his CELRBRATED
II NR.TONl; - the uble, a1 he mo-, efficient rene
dy Yet provided for all il ILL AMI c1en- the hair j.
suhiect to- lie has successfully applied ii in grtnt
number OF not My t" arrest the loss ot hnir Wrr
1t ai set in, ut 10 renewing it, growth md restoring
what last. Even IL he eitary cases he has en-
lved his TONIC witt the most succrs iul results
lie belit YES il al4 To iuftllbe tor Tettrr
Ring w"lm. Scald head all sim ar diNrascs
Sold ar his manuiAclary IN W,tei street on- drnt
below Exchange cnrnrr, and at Royal Prides Main
street, htnw Market corner. Price VI bottle.
deduction ,!e when sol'i in quantities Orders ir' IN
nny distance promptly filled,
lie deems only necessary append the certificate
IT the 70 lowing we'll known gentleme
We take ea>nre in certifying TINT we hive used
fride' Hair rnnir, and can testify that it dne' all that
lie fromsrs for il
r Hl Latham DR.. T h. Nelson.
DR.. Mitch H. Bedfotd, DR. Clark, Campbell,
lphn Clark II. Nj Garland, Editor
$. T. Peters, Wm. 7. McCorko, "
IL Jl-.lhc
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BefWCCn Kff II WOND and Y. OKIA.
STEAMSHIP JAMESTOWN
<fTTS The t. s. Mail Stcnrnshlp JAMESTOWN,
ssss.s.szs. cnmmqn of Can't LEwis PARnIsh eave-
NV York reguInrl,, every SATURDAY afternoon, ~
oclock, for Richmond She VIII NOT tak" any 'rcshi
tp or rom Ci,y Point. She Ri hnond, regularly,
every r ESDAY atrrnoon nj O'Clock, for Ne" fo X,
Tnose desiring -Iip by her mu-I have iher gond-
her, NJ ,nay Passengers desiring TAKE tins ship
here, cnn have State Room secured ty addressing Us
10y mail.
The ROAM ne, Capt. SIMMER, stops at CITY Point
where she will land and receive freight. Both The
jamestown aud the Rotnoke ceiye aud land Pesscn'
gers City Point ani Norfolk.
lUDLAM Il WA rSON,
tour2 Richmond. Va.
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~ GOD EN- WARE.
Something SuI,erlOr.

NcCORkLE t. JONES vii lavr. in n few days,
vi 20 that celebnted n. a. Stick Licl,lc.
20 do do {" Mas do,
To which they Vi the attention of msuuiuc ctururs.