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Butte record., 1855-09-15
B TTE
NUMBER 45

A SINGULAR CoUPLE.-Along with my
brother, who was collecting matter for
work he was about to publish, visited
the interesting town of Hexham-inter-
esting at least to him, for it was fine
field for historical research, although for
my own part, found little to admire
besides its ancient church. The circum-
stance which, more than anything else,
obtained the dingy town lasting place
IL my memory, was on taking lodging
with an extraordinary pair, an old man
and woman, husband and wife, who lived
by themselves, without child or servant,
subssting on the letting Of their parlor
and two bedrooms They were tall thin,
and erect, though each seventy years of
age. When we knocked at the door for
admittance, they answered it together
if we rang the bell, the husband and
wife invariably appeared side by side
all our requests and demands were re-
ceived by both and executed with the
utmost nicely and exactness. The first
night, arriving late by the coach from
Newcastle, and merely requiring good
fire and our tea, we were puzzled to un-
derstand the reason of this double atten-
dance; and 1 remember my brother
rather irreverently wondering whether
we "were always to be waited upon by
these Siamese twins" On ringing the
bell to retire for the night, both appeared
as usual the wife carrying the bedroom
candlestick, the husband standing at the
door. Igave her directions about break
fast for the following morning, when the
husband from the door quickly answered
for her. depend upon it, she is dumb
whispered my brother But this was not
the case, though she rarely made use of
the faculty of speech. They both att
tended me into my bedroom, when the
old lady, seeing me look with some sur
prise towards her husband ,said-'there's
no offence meant, nam by my husband
coming with me into the chamber-he's
stone blind" "Poor man ~ l exclaim-
ed. ''But why, then, does he not sit
still Why does he accompany you
everywhere :" "It's no use, nam, your
speaking to my old woman," said the
husband; "she can't hear you-she's
quite deaf" I was astonished. Here
was compensation Could pair be bet
ter matched 7 Man and wife we're in
deed one flesh, for he saw with her ewes.
and she heard with his ears 1t was
beautiful to me Afterwards 10 watch the
old man and woman in their inseparable-
ness. Their sympathy with each other
was as swift as electricity ,and made their
depredations as naught.
Butte record., 1855-09-15
9Iiarellantuua 5flatter.
What Constitutes Riches.

"Io be rich, said Mr. Marcy the pre-
sent Secretary of State, "requires only
a satisfactory condition of the mind =
One man may be rich with hundrt d
dollars, while another in the possession o
millions may think himself poor; and
as the necessities of life are enjoyed bv
each, it is evident the man who is the
best satisfied with his possession is the
richer"
To illustrate this idea, Mr.. Marcy re-
lated the following anecdote :-"While
L was Governor of the State of New
York." said he, 'I was called upon one
morning at my Office by rough speci-
men OF backwoodsman who stalked in
and commenced conversation by inquir.
ing eff this was Mr.. Marcy:'
replied that was my name.
"'Bill Marcy ?" sid he. 1 nodded
assent
Used to live in Southport, didn't
.ye;'
VI answered in the affirmative, and
began to feel little curious to know
who my visitor was, and what he was
driving at
"'That's what l told 'em,' cried the
backwoodsman, bringing his hand down
on his thigh with Tremendous force i
told 'em you was the same old Bill
Marcy who used to live in Southport, but
they would not believe it, and promised
the next time l came to Albany to come
and see you and find out for sartain.-
Why, you know me, don't you, Bill :"
II didn't exactly like to ignore his ac.
quaintance altogether; but for the life
OF me | couldn't recolIect ever having
seen him before, and so 1 replied that he
had familiar countenance, but that
was not able to name him.
My name is Jack Smith, ;" answered
the back-woodsInan, sand we used to 90
to school together thirty years ago in the
little red school hou, in old Southport.
Well, times has changed since then, and
you have become great man; got rich,
l suppose :"
81 shook my head and was going to
contradict atimpression when he broke
in and said -
"'Oh, yes you are; l know you are
rich no use denying it. You was Con-
troller for-for long time, and the next
we heard of you, you we're Governor
You must have made heap of n.oney,
and am glad of it, gla1. 10 see ,ou get.
ting along SO smart. You was alwav.
sme-.., lad at school, and / knew you
would come to something
81 thanked him for his good wishes
and opinions, and told him that politica
life did not pay so well as he imagined
Il suppose said l, fortune has smiled
upon you since you left Southport ''''
"'Oh, yes said he, 4 han't got moth
ing to complain of; must say I've got
along right smart. You see, shortly
after you left Southport our whole family
moved up into Vermont, and put right
into the woods, and | reckon our family
cut down more trees, and cleared more
land than any other in the whole State.
"'And so you made good thing o
it. How much do YOU consider yourself
worth ? asked, feeling little curious
to know what he considered fortune
as he seemed TO be well satisfied with his
"'Well, he replied, Il don't know ex
acily bow much am worth but think
(straightening himself up if all my debt.
were paid, should be worth three hun
dred dollars clean cash. And he ,oa.
rich for be was satisfied"
Butte record., 1855-09-15

JOHNSON AND SwIFT.-Dr. johnson
being one evening in company with some
of the frst-rate literats Of the age, the
conversation turned chiefly upon the
posthumous volumes of Swift, which had
not long been published. Afer having
sat a good while collected in himself, and
looking as if he thought himself prodi-
giously superior in point of erudition to
his companions, he roundly asserted in
his rough way, s'tbat Swift was a shall.
low fellow very shallow fellow" The
ingehious Mr.. Sheridan, not reiishing so
despotic an assertion, and in bis opinion,
so false a one, as he almost venerated
the Dean of St. Patrick's literary tai
ents, replied warmly, but modesily, spar.
don me, sir, for differing from you: but
l always thought the Dean very dear
writer.'' To this modest reply the fol-
lowing Iaconic answer was INN ediately
vocifsrated-sAIl slalioios are clear.n
Butte record., 1855-09-15
~ Cain wIs only branded in the

b~ Cain was only branded in the
forehead but over the whole person of
the debauchee or the ineb late, the sigma
lures Of inlamy are written. How ma
ture brands him With stigma and oppro-
brium How she hangs labels over him.
to testify her disgust of bis existence
and to admonish others to beware of his
example
Butte record., 1855-09-15

sg Nine. Austin in San Francisco.
assembled from few feet above the level
of Jackson street, 10 tie fifth story of
the International Hotel, on tight rope.
A large crowd witnessed the perfor-
nance
Butte record., 1855-09-15
1jutt'5 Gornsr.
The old Forest.
>,

Ono fine day, while idle straying
Came to an ancient wood,
Where the trees were fast decaying,
10 their realms of solitude.
Mystic expresses were STOPPING,
Dimly in the weird-like gloom;
Shadowy boughs were lowly dropping,
Like the willows DER tomb.
Lofty pines and oaks primeval,
Upward high their branches bore;
Rugged yews that seemed ceval
With the ..saintly days of yore,''
Stood in solemn silence, saving
Rustlipg leaves that futtered low
On he dark beughs dimly waving
Ger their sepulchres below.
Iono 7 wandered till the slanting
sunbean.s bathed l. misty gold.
The forest and sce.,e enchanting
To my vision did unfold.
Streaming richly through the pendah.
Spray that waved in motely green;
Lighting upon each nsok resplendant,
Till it looked a roagic scene
Long gaze with admiration
On the woodland thus arrayed,
Changing in its Transformation
Glorious tiuts of light and shade,
Twilight shadows gathered round me,
Still fingered in the wood,
Chained by beautys spell that bound me
To its peaceful solitude
Shadows deepened into sable
IIues that haunt the rayless night;
Scarcely longer was able
To discern ray OF light;
Till at last the wild charm spurning.
As the ght still darker grew,
Homcward then my footsteps turning,
To the forest babe adieu.
Butte record., 1855-09-15

s@ A correspondent OF the Sacra-
mento Union, writes to that paper, that
at least 20 to 25 per cent Of the stock
which arrives at Carson Valley from over
the plains, die Immediately upon theix
arrival there.
Butte record., 1855-09-15

rA- Arthur Cunningham, supercargo
of the American ship Samuel Appleton,
denies, in a card to the papers, that the
ship carried arms to Russia.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06
Helmbold's Genuine Preparations. HelmbOld's Highly Concentrated Com
 pound Fluid Extract Ruchu

$ certain, safe and effectua remedy for Diseases | of the Bladder, Kidneys, Gravel, Dropsy, Weak ness Secret Diseases, Distractions, Female Com plalnts and all Diseases of the Sexual Organs wbeth CT m MALE CIR FEMALE, from whatever cause they may have originated, and no matter of how long standing.
 This popular and specific remedy is now offered to the afflicted, and guaranteed to cure all the above complaints It searches out the very roots of the dis eases, driving out all the diseased fluids of the body thus removing the and rendering the cure cer- tain and permanent. This medicine allays nain and inflammation, which other remedies invariably and be taken with less trouble and to patients. This infallible remedy has saved thou sands upon thousands from the hands of merciIess quacks, II not from premature graves. In cases of infection, the Compound Buchu is the only article worthy of the least confidence of the afflicted in per Iornnng sale cures. It contains no narcotic lner- cury, or other injurious drug but is purely vEGETA BLE COMPOSITION. It is very agreeable to tRe taste, creates no perccptbe odOr and may be taken by per sons ot either without intolerance from business or medical advice, plain directions for use accom- pany the medicine Reader, if you have any of the above complaints, do not neglect them delays are dangerous. With this medicine you can cure your self, and thus prevent all exposure.
 Truth Must and will Prevail. This medicine speedily and effectualy cures the most vrulent form of secret diseases and eradcates every particle of infectious matter from the svstem restoring the patient to perfect state of HEATH AND PURITY. And a medicine which must benefit everybody, from the simply delicate to the confined and despalrng invalid, equal to be found it act ing both as a cure and preventive of any of the above ailments.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06
Agents fol the True Democrat

,v v WATKINS. Carrollton, Carroll county;
 A. A. MCGEE, Gaines Landing, Chlcot county, CoI l. S HOUSTON, Clarksville, Johnson county;
 I0uN II NcLEOD Black Jack, Scott county; JOHN sr HAMMETr, Pine Bluff;
 LEVI ARNOLD, Dardanelle, Yell county; JESSE MOONEY Marion county;
 HENRY KING, Jackson, Lawrence county
 Dr. M. H. JACKSON, Independence county; Dr. D. C. WRIGHT, Franklin and Scott counties; VIM E. HUNT, Hisboro, Union county JASPER N. HILLHousE, smthviiIe.
 Hon. B. BUNCH, Kings River, Carroll county. GEO AUSTIN. Van Buren, Crawford county A, C. OIIyAR, Carroll county
 l. R. THOMPSON, Amity, Clark county. w. NJ. PEBBLES, Green county.
 nr, l.. r. CULI.EY, Rondo, Lafayette county. JOHN ARS9hp' Lisbon, nn'Ga sonn's County. ]: R; PTMPHREY, Union county; ". " B. B. PFFR sPEER, Pike county,
 Dr. J. w. WILLIAMS, Dallas county; w. N MAY, Danvile, Yell county; VIM. E. SMITH, Washington county; GARLEN SILvEY, Jackson county D. W. JEFFREY, Mount Olive, Izard county. R L. PHILLIPS Washington, Hampstead county; GIDEON TUCKER, Batesyle, Independence county; JOHN A. LINDSAY, Powhattan; ELIHU RANDOLPH, Desha county; JOHN NJ. MITCHELL, Gainsyile, Green county; VIM R. CAIN, Pocahontas, Randolph county; LEWIS SUTFIN, Boliver, POinsett county; ROOF II. HOWELL Dover, Pope county J. S. JORDAN Monticello, Drew county; THOS RIGGS Postmaster at Riehwoods, lizard county VIM. M; VAN yAIKENBURGh, Warren' Bradley CO L. B. VENABLE, Van Bnren county; JOHN HAVIS, Bradley county; C. l.. JACKSON, Elizabeth, Jackson county; VIM. A. CRAWFORD, Saline county; l. w. McCONAUGHEY, Searcy, White county; A. J. BROOKS, Bloomer Sebastian county; JAMES Nj. MONTGOMERY, Lewisville, Lafayette co Capt w. LANDERS, Sulphur Rock, Independence CO ". B. YOUNG, Dover, Pope county; J. w. BERNARD, Norostown Pope county; JAS R. BERRY, P. M Huntsville, Madison nl c"nn,y C. l.. SWEET sweetvile, Crittenden county; THO'S MILLS, Polk county; trIT Ot JOHN w. WILDER, Valley Grove; ROB'T ATKINSON, Leeks Store, Ouachlta county Dr. L. l.. MARTIN, Long View, Ashley county; N l.. BAKER Fulton county; JACOB PATE Pleasant Plans, lndepehuehce O. R. L. CARGILE, Conway county. WN C. MORT ON Refs Bluff. Drew county
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06

Mat Maloney, divil trap will I iver help yez sit for a cat agin."
 "Don't throube yersilf Mistress Maloney, we've played the dvil as it is. Niver fear me aXln' ha'porth O yer assistance. Fs nath' ral fool ye are to be takin' haste nv a pole-cat UT house catn
 Mat and Bddy went castiousy back to the cabin, from which the quadruped had taken his departure.. Things were turned out O doors, Biddy's petticoat buried, the bed, which for tunately escaped, moved to near neighbor's, the stove moved outside, and for week they kept house out of doors, by which time, by dint of scrubbing, washing and airing, the house was rendered once more habitable but neither Mat or Biddy have forgotten the strange cat"
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06
HELMBOLD'S HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ('0mnnun1 Elu.I Eyytran<

For Puymg the Blood remoring aH diseases arsir from e1cess G ereury exposure and imprudnce in , chron- fc constitutional disease, arising from impure sate of the 6tood and the only reliable and eectaai kaoan re-
 medy tor the eare of Scrotua, Scatd Head, Ulcera-
 fions ot the Ihroat and Legs, PGins SaoeLtings
 ot the Bones, Ietter, Pimptes the Face and
 aH Scaty Ernptioas ot the Skin.
 ltis gratifying to the proprietor fthese medicines is 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 haveinvariaby given the most decided and uneouvo- 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 III successive operation to take up the eXractve matters, and, in consequence. are most freuuentlv improperly lnade and not unfrequentlv much i'm pared, Ii not rendered totally inert, by the nudi cious and unsklful management of those unacquaint ed with pharmaceutical preparations. It is, there- tore 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, l have made number of experiments to ascertain the most efectual 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 ia vorably. and it is with much pleasure now offer to the public and the faculty my Compound Flnid EX- tracts which contain all the virtues of the articles they are represented ts be made from in highly con- centrated form, and the active preparations which can be made Two tablespoonful of the Ex- tract Sarsaparla added pint of water is equal to the Lisbon diet drink, and bottle fully equals in strength one gallon of Syrup Sarsaparilla or decoc ton usually ma le.
 PRICES.
 Fluid Extract Bncbn, sl per bottle or for s. Certificates of cures and recommendations from dis tingushed professors and physicians will accompany each preparation. Prepared and sold by
 II. T. HELMBOLD. Praciich
 and 4fna2Wica1 Chemist. No. 2f3 Chestnut st. near the Girard House Phlada To be had of Druggist and dealers in every section of the United States and Canadas.
 All letters for the medicine directed to the proprie tor receive immediate attention, and safe deliveries guaranteed.
 Oct. 30 1855. 1y
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06

FRESH ARRIVALS. JUST received by wagons, and from New Orleans J large and well selected stock of Groceries, etc 250 sacks Turks Island Salt; 50 bags Ric Coffee; 4 hhds Prime Sugar; 2 bbls Powdered Sugar: 20 half bbls Molasses, Reboiled; 20 boxes Herrings l9 :. Cod Fish; 200 E boxes Sardines; bbls No. Mackerel; 10 boxes assorted Candies; 10 gross Matches.
 FRUITS. $500 Havana Oranges. 900 Cicily Lemons;
 l barrel Fiberts;
 < Brazil Nuts.
 TOBACCO. 10 boxes Virginia Fives 10 North's Pound Lumps, Extra J. Nj. Cobb's Extra do; , kegs Extra Golden Leaf; 4 boxes Cut Tobacco; ' Fine Cut Chewing do; 23000 No. ! Havana Cigars; 5000 Cuba Sizes. ' LIQUORS. 4 boxes assorted French Cordials: barrels Old Bourbon Whiskey; pipes Old Cognac Brandy; 1 barrels Ola Madeira; l cask Claret; |" Port Wine; " Cherry Brandy; boxes Brandy Cherries; 5 baskets Sweet Oil; 2 boxes Black Tea; 2 < Gunpowder; 20 reams Wrapping Paper, etc. All of the above articles will be sold at the loves rates. Persons wishing to purchase will please giv us call before purchasing elsewhere.
 NJ. TANTI tS CO.,, Lower Oct. 23, 1855 Steamboat Landing.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06
From the Dollar Newspaper
Curing Hams.

As the season is approaching when hams must be taken care of, 1 forward to your valuable columns receipt which will give satisfaction to those who use it. Take 2oz saltpeter; 4oz. sal@ratus; quart good molasses; lbs. Turk Island or rock salt; enough water to cover the hams in barrels three or five inches deep. Boil these all together and skim what arises till cold, and you have the brine of 100 pounds of hams or shoulders. The ingredients must be increased or diminished as you have more or less weight of meat In packing use one pound more of salt to each hundred pounds of hams or shoulders. &N-
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06

To CLEAN WINDOW GLAss-Take finely pulverized indigo, dip into it a linen rag moist ened with vinegar, wine or water, and apply it briskly to the glass. Wipe off and polish with dry cloth. This method of cleaning window glass imparts brilliant polish, and is far more expeditiously accomplished than cleaning with soap-suds or whiting
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06
Remedy for Loss of Appetite in Horses.

It is well-known fact, that some horses, af- ter being kept in the stable short time for the purpose of fattening, lose their appetite, and of course grow very poor. After trying va rious remedies, I have found the following sim pie one entirely efficacous, which give to your many readers, hoping it will prove bene- fical to those who are engaged in raising horses for market: Take equal portions of alum and saltpetre, powder finely and mix. Give the animal tablespoonful of this, mixed with salt, about once weed, for two or three weeks or until his appetite is completely returned. do not claim to be the originator of this simple re- medy. as it was given me by an experienced hostler of this neighborhood.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06
STATE OF ARKANSAS.

WHEREAS, it has been made known to me that w on the 18th day of July, 1854, in the county of Franklin, Calvin Davis was murdered by certain James Degan, who has since fled from iustice and is now running at large.
 Therefore l, ELIAS N. CONWAY, Governor of the State of Arkansas by virtue of the authority in me vested, do hereby offer reward of Two Hun- dred Dollars, to any person who may apprehend the said James Degan, and deliver him to the 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 IL. s.l to be affixed, at Little Rock, on the 18th
 day of October, A. D. 1855.
 ELIAS N. CONWAY By the Governor:
 DAVID B. GREER, Secretary of State. Il. Oct. 1e 1S55
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06

TRoOPs FOR THE PLAINs.-It is stated in an extra from the Leavenworth Register that Col. Sumner would leave Fort Leavenworth on the 2Oth inst. for the Plains, with seven compa- nies of United States troops-another company to follow in three days afterwards. This move ment of cavalry will be 500 strong
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06
ENTERTAINMENT.

THE subscriber is prepaired to entertain travellers l on good terms, at his place two miles north of Little Rock. on tie Northern Military road, leading to Van Buren and Fort Smith.
 He also has Blacksmith-shop in full blast and will do all kinds of work in his line
 Oct. l6, 1855 6m* WILSON A. PURDOM.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06

,0JWe learn from the Democratic Star,' that democratic associations have been formed in Green and Poinsett counties, which shows plainly that the democracy of Arkansas Is aroused, and will not allow Sam to have any showing in the way of electing any of his fol- lowers to office.-Pne Bla.f Republican
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06
CASTINGS.

0N hand and for sale Kettles, Pots, Ovens, Skill O lets, Tea Kettles, and Dog Irons, at the cash store by NJ. OSBORN.
 Oct J3 1955
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06

CoNvIcTED.-At the last term of the circuit court held at Masonia, in Chicot county, John Yando and - Euvalt, were convicted of larceny, and the first sentenced to the peniten- tary for i've years and the last for ten years.- Pine Rh1F Republican.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06

0HF The health of Pine Bluffs not so good this season as 1t has been for one or two years
 Sickness of nearly every description has made its appearance amongst us, and for what cause we are at a loss to know. We have not had too much rain or too much dry weather-but about
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06
iONAO DIlOW N, TTe, WILLIE G.. HILLS, Sec'y.

U5~ The womans rights women met in con- venton at Boston on the 18th. Pauline w. Davis, of Providence, was chosen president and the convention was addressed by Dr. Harriet K. Hunt and other strong-minded wo-
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06
Meus,. Boys, and ChiIdrens, Cs

r Mems, Boys and ChlIdrens. Caps. TUST received and for sale, fine lot of Mems Boys .J and Childrens' Caps. a Oct 16, 1855 U. B. HANDEL.
 LADIES, DRESS GOODS. A N almost endless variety of Ladies' Dress Goods A and Trimmings.
 Silks, Delanes, Cashmeres, and Merinos just open ed and for sale low at HENHfS. Oct. l6, 1855 sfi
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06

r Hon. A. J. MORRIS, Mt. Parthenon, New ton county, and T. F. MoRELAND, ArkadelphIa, Clark county, are agents for the True Democrat.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06
SHOES AND BOOTS.

TUST received another supply of IS cases, consist J ing ofheavy Bent's Brogans, Water proof Boots Boys and Childrens' Boots and Shoes, Womens' am Misses Brogans and Jenny Lind Boots, Slippers Gumelastic over Shoes, etc.. etc.
 Oct. Is, 1855. VIM. GEORGE 6s BROTHER.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06
sr,n.o an2 mr AIDVBR TlSlMGs
an R W 0 n K

our facilities for doing all descriptions of Job Work can m, he surpassed by printing establishment Tn the country V have procured at of sixteen hundred dol s one of Isaac Adams mammoth printing machines wc enables us to book and pamphlet work Tn superior sSie rlave low nfices.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06
TOBACCO.

TEN Boxes just received, and for sale by l Oct. 9, 1855 FIELD & DOLBY. SUGAR, COFFEE AND MOLAsSES. q HIIDS plime brown Sugar; O l5 sacks choice Rio Cotiee
 10 bbls MolaSses;
 l5 half bbls $. II. Moasses. Received and for sale by
 Oct. 80, 1855 RAPLEY, HANGER & co.
 BOOTS. SHOES AND BROGANS. X FULL supply of the above received and for salt A by RAPLEY, HANGER dS co. Oct 2N lSa5