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The true Democrat., 1855-04-17

In passing, we will observe that though the position of the postmaster of this city is a most arduous one, we have never yet heard any complaints against him. So far as we know, he has acted with the utmost fidelity and i'm partiality. He has been ordered to Washington City by the department fo, the purpose of being consulted in regard to the mails of this State. We feel assured that he will make an effort to so arrange them as to give them connection all over the State. There are many points in the State where in consequence of the connection be- ing lost, the mail matter lies over whole week. This, MT. Pope promises to endeavor to have corrected. Being perfectly familiar with the wants and necessities of every portion of the State, and being thorough going and laborious officer, we feel great hope that the Postmaster General, with his assistance, will be able to give us the relief desired
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17

CAPT. JAS. s. WILL1AMs-We find the fol- lowing in reference to this gentleman in the New Orleans Picayune:
 "Capt. James s. Williams, formerly of the U. 5. Army, has been appointed Chief Engineer ot the Charleston and Savannah Railroad in place of Mr. McRae, who has resigned"
 The many friends of Capt Williams in this State will rejoice at his recieving this important and highly honorable appointment Capt. Will Hams, we understand, will be here in May at the meeting of the stockholders of the Cairo and Fulton company. His appointment as Chief Engineer of the Savannah and Charles ton railroad will not conflict with his duties here as Chief Engineer of the Cairo and Fulton road.
 Capt. Williams deservedly enjoys a high re- putation as skillful, able and reliable engineer and has always been much honored in his pro- fession.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17

VF Gov CONWAY returned to this city few evenings since looking in fine health. The Gazette seems to have been very uneasy as to his whereabouts, having more than once given the erroneous information to the public that he had gone to New Orleans It pays the Govern or the high compliment to let the public know that, though every one of his predecessors had at times during their administration been absent from the seat of government, Ms absence was the only one ever noted or commented upon.
 It was stated, sometime since in our paper that Gov. Conway was called away from the capitol to attend the bedside of dying broth CT. After his brothers death, he was detained longer than he had expected in settling and ar ranging the business of the estate. In the meantime, he was kept constantly informed of the public interests here, and rone of them were neglected.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17

SINGULAR SCENE FOR BosToN.-Tbe Roo.o. Courier states that in the House of Renroso'..on tives the day before, during the discussion of h liquor bill, memer arose to address the Ho,'a 'n0 in opposition to the measure He stood in tI arean front ofthe clerks desk, and held in b; ti' hand a copy,,of the bill Just as he addresaaS a,S the Speaker some one interrupted him, or be fou cled that he was interrupted-the fact of the matter was not very clear in the confused stato oi affairs at the time-and thereupon he thraU, hls papers from him, stepped upon the platforr,
 and exclaimed in fierce tone, By God, I will not nc be called to order; l am Boston boyn" The Speaker dropped his gavel, and called unon the gentlemen to come to order It is on;,u clear, we think, that the conduct of the bono, I,' able member furnished of itself strong argr ,y,' ment in favor of the passage of the liaIor lsr.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17
Publication Day.

In order to have our paper reach our readers more speedily, we this week have changed our publication day back to Tuesday. By this ar- rangement we will get all our mails off on Mon day night except the western. The western mail does not leave till Wednesday noon fol- lowing.
 By putting our paper to press Monday night, instead of Tuesday night as heretofore our subscribers in the west, though their papers lie here day, will lose nothing The news will be as recent and as full as though the pubca tion of our paper was delayed until Tuesday night, for on Monday no mails arrive here. and we can get in the news by the Sundays mail as well when our paper goes to press on Mon- day as on Tuesday.
 Thus, though the True Democrat, accordinp to its date will be day older when it reaches our subscribers in the west, it will contain news ot as late dates as formerly While the chance does not lnjure our western friends, it will ben cit our subscribers in every other portion of the State, and therefore we make it.
 In consequence of possessing an improved power press, by which we are enabled to strike of our whole edition in a few hours WE can always keep the paper open until just before the departure of the mails in which it is sent off. We are thus always enabled to ove onr roo ors later and better news than can be furnished bv any other of our city papers
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17

CRoPs.-From the information we have the wheat and oat crops throughout the State are very promising. We are glad to see that OUT farmers are beginning to turn their attention to the growing ofwheat. We oughtto to raise wheat sufficient to supply the demand for flour in this State, and we are glad to know that many plan ters who heretofore have paid no attention to it, are becoming interested in it's culture. The wheat crop in this State this year will probably far exceed that of any preceding year. Our farmers are daily improving in the productions they send to market.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17

Comment on the above is scarcely necessary, as he that runs may read For when we con- slder the scattered condition of our population, the great want of medical aid and medicinal re- medies, the unavoidable exposures of a newly settled country, as we'll as the peoples habits of seeking the game of our forests, surely we can claim ours as healthy country and can recommend Arkansas as home for the emigrant.
 Leacisbuay Ark, April z, 1855. V.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17
General Bravo for the Season.

THE undersigned takes this occasion to offer to the 4 farmers and planters ot Johnson county and the surrounding counties opportunity for raising, from this celebrated jack, the finest, the best conditioned and most durable mules in the country. This jack, fifteen and half hands high, and about seven years old, was purchased about four years ago by billiard flardwicke, of Granville Pillow, Tenn who assured the purchaser that he was in every way very supe rior animal; and this, past experience has abundant ly proven He will be stood for the present season. on the premises alone of Dr. Hard wicke OF reasons- ble and accommodating terms.
 To those who have jennes. he would state that the range" here and in the vicinity is excellent, and those owning this species of stock would be subject ed to but little expense for keeping.
 D. GRIFFIN, Shoal Creek,
 april l1-4t Johnson Co.,, Ark.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17
More Cheering News from Virginia

The know nothlngs as yet have had quite a run, but their days seem to be numbered Their doom is approaching sooner than we had antici. pated. Already they begin to meet with rever- ses It is impossible for free and independ- ent people to submit long to the rule of a secret faction whose deeds are consummated only in stealthy midnight gatherings. It is something so directly opposed to the bold, open and chi valrous character of the American citizen that it is impossible for him very long to tolerate such party. Its novelty may give it life and currency for day but not longer Already re- verses in its strongest holds begin to overtake it. At the recent election in Cincinnati the know nothings sustained a terrible defeat The tide is changing. The following from the Wash ington Union shows what they are to expect at the hands of the democracy of Virginia:
 "W We have been permitted to read tele- graphic despatch from Harper's Ferry, received by gentleman of this city, which states that the eloquent and argumentative speeches of Hon. Charles J. Faulkner in that part of his district have produced perfect stampede among the know nothings of that vicinity On Satur- day evening last eighty members withdrew from the know nothing lodge at Harper's Ferry. and openly expressed their determination to vote for the entire democratic ticket. At the same time seventy-fve more members stated that they would withdraw from the order at the next meeting of the lodge. This is but the com mencement of the great reactionary movement in the Old Dominion"
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17
BOOKS! NEW BOOKS!!

pY the rise in the river have received the follow -D ing late popular works:
 Ruth Hall, by Fanny Fern, cloth; Life of P. T. Barnum,
 The News Boy,
 Martin Merrivale, :" ... Progress and Prejudice, by Mrs Gore, paper 0Vcs' Pride of Life, by Lady Scott, soc;
 Rosa Lambert, 9 vol.) Reynolds, Sl; Joseph Wilmot, e vol. Reynolds, sl; .s Feina de Chambure, or Female Ftend, by Dul''S 50 cents; soc. Ashleish tale of olden time, by Miss Dupey' '0'' Man of Wars Man, Sue, 25 cents; Life in the Far West, the comical quizcal ana u" gical adventures of hoozier, 25c;
 Maid of the Iaranac, 25c;
 Olinda, the Mexican's Daughter, 25c: Nat Blake the Doomed Highwayman, 25c; Bill Horton, the Mysterious Highwayman, 25c. Adventures of Ballet Dancer, 25c.
 -e~ JNO. E. REARDONS april 1T Bookstore
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17

A NEW -FIREARM.-A trial of newly invent ed self breech- loading and priming carbine has been made at the school of musketry at Hythe, in England. Sixty shots can be fired from this weapon in seven minutes; out of that number, at range of 100 yards, forty seven struck the bulls eye. Total immersion in water of the carbne, loaded, did not effect its explosive pow CT, the fnsee being readily discharged. The rapidity of the firing did not produce the slight est Arrangement, the piece neither requiring oiling or cleaning.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17
For the Million.

Many of the citizens of Arkansas and other States, in speaking of this State, represent it as much more unhealthy than many of the other States; far more so than we think it deserves; and even far beyond what facts and figures jus tify. To correct such an opinion, we submit the following from the census of 1850:
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17

BRIG PoRPoIsE.-A letter from an officer of the United States steamer Poa0hatan, dated Hong Kong, January IA, says: "We have great fears that the United States brig Po,poise is lost with all on board. She sailed from here with the
 Nncennes early in September last and when nine days out parted company with the Nncen- nes, since when nothing has been heard of her.
 The two vessels, in case of being separated. were to rendezvous at Bonin Island The Nn-
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17
Election of aProsecuting Attorney
 i'll the Sd Judicial Circuit

We again call the attention Of our readers in the 3d judicial circuit to the election ordered for prosecuting attorney. It will be seen by reference to the advertisement on our fourth page, that the election takes place on Saturday the 18th of this month.
 The candidates are A. c. Harris, Jerome B. Lewis, w. K. Patterson, Thomas Cox and James G. Shall.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17
carrying 1O3 pounds, Gilpatrick being pounds

carrying 1o3 pounds, Gilpatrick being pounds over weis..'.
 That the course was in admirable condition, we need not assert, but that we have seen it i'll better order for safety and for time, we think we may assert. The writer of this was not pre- sent when Lexington and Lecomte met last spring, and can therefore make no comparison, but agrees with "A Young Turfman,' that the extreme hardness of a track might prevent a horse from fully extending himself which must have been the case with Lexington yester- day. He lost his left fore plate, and half the right one; and Gilpatrick, at the drawgates, the last mile had no little difficulty in keeping him on his course, Lexington making violent effort to swerve to the right where it..--was soft and heavy.
 With regard to the time, not doubt can be entertained, the official being slower than any other.
 Outside, by many experienced timers, it was madein 7:l94.
 The excitement attending the progress of this remarkable race cannot be described. It was intense throughout and to those who had no opportunity of taking note of tme Lexington's deceptive, fox-like gait could not have given them hopes of success. The joyousness and hilarity everywhere visible, which followed the announcement that Lexington was the victor, showed the feeling of the majority of the vast assemblage.
 It must be source of the highest gratidca- tion to the rider of Lexington that he guided him through his perlous journey successfully. despite the prophecies and hopes of defeat that attended him. In this connection we may fear. lessy assert that through long career of use. fitness and success of more than twenty years upon the turf, the name of Gilbert w. Patrick (better known as Gilpatrick, the rider,) has never been tainted with even the breath of sus- picion. and that the bright escutcheon of his name remains untarnished; and as this is per haps his last appearance in public, it is the wri- ter's hearty wish, that he may live to enjoy an uninterrupted flow of worldly comfort, and that when death calls him to answer that to which all living must respond, he may be full of years and honor. The name of Gilpatrick and Lex ington are inseparably connected with the greatest achievement upon the American turf
 That this great race will go down to genera tons yet unborn, as the fastest ever made, is the honest conviction of the writer The follow ing is the
 RECORD:
 Apr1 2, l855.-Match S2OOOO, Lexington to
 beat the fastest time at four miles, being S26
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17

HE RIVER has been slowly falling since our last. There are great many boats in the river both above and below, but they are too heavily laden to reach their destination.
 The weather is very warm and clear. Yes- terday was the first real summers day we have had
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17

ce,''es, shortly after he arrival there experiono
 ed terrible gale of wind, and althouqb InT' sbnI tered from the sea by the high land around I'i. E. blew so hard that she was obliged to put dnul IL four anchors to keep from being driven asbo.i vmn and even then they tho ught her masts TUte; won1j be blown out of her. It is feared that in Iiu thl gale the PorYoise may have foundered af soa '"S The Nncennes waited number of dave =
 hopes of her arrival, but she came not and .t .n
 Nsncennes continued her cruise.n 'ne
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17

Carpenters Tools. GINGLE and double iron jack planes; lC ' '' smooth planes;
 '' jointer planes; Match planes, #, 4, l, and A inch; Sash planes;
 Bench screws, etc., etc. A full supply received from the manufacturers per steamboat Umpire No. 3, and for sale by april IT RAPLEY, HANGER tS co.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17

.(T A Western editor enumerates long list of annoyf nces and grievances, and winds m ss follows; Il was vexed, too, at painter. wbo had been paid in advance, to paint me a sion, but he must go sailing in the bay on Sndsr and get drowned-just as like as not on my no. ney-anyhow, died and made no sign.o
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17
COUPONS FOR SALE HUNDRED and Sixteen

k Dollars in coupons severed from bonds issued to the Real Estate Bank of Arkansas. These coupons last, by the estate of Ben Johnson deceased and are so much over and above the indebtedness of said es tate to the Real Estate Bank They are now on de- posit in the Bank, and will be placed to the credit of any one purchasing them. Application to purchase to be made to RICH'D H. JOHNSON
 Little Rock, April r, '55.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17
STEAMER YUBA,

THIS Boat, CAPT. PRlTcHARD is now fax a | in the river, and will be up as soon as sszsszs there is sufficient water. She will run constantly during the season, between this city and Cincinnati.
 april IT
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17
Mails and the Mail Agent.

In our last we took occasion to lay before the public some of the grievances we have felt in regard to the irregularity and uncertainty of the mails We notice tn 1t the Traveller is pretty says that the high waters prevented the arrival of the mails on Thursday last at Arkadelphi either from Washington or Little Rock; that this would have been small matter, had the following Saturdays mail brought the papers due, but it did not. It speaks of the stage ar irving regularly, but without the mail
 Philadelphia is not the only illsupplied post office in Clark county, and the Traveller is not the only ill-treated paper in the State. We do not believe that there can be another instance of rascality such as IS exposed in the following letter:
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17
LEGAL CAP.

A FEW reams of Blue Laid Legal Cap or Brief A Paper, folded at the ends; also white laid com mercal note, superior Ladies' fancy embossed n0te and French enameled visiting cardsjust receive a. the bookstore. JNO. E. REARDON.
 april IT
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17

z Y AND 8 Quire Medium Paged Records O, 6, Russia Strops and Superior Paper, suita- be for Clerks offices, etc. Also long and broad Day Books and Ledgers-j just received at the bookstore
 april IT JNO. E. REARDON.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17
New Carmina Sacra

SOUTHERN Harmony, Missouri Harmony, ana C Shawm-just received at the bookstore.
 april IT JNO. F. REARDoN
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17

\ 0T The Masonic Review, edited and pub
 shed by [. Moore, Cincinnati, at S2 per an- mum, IS among the best standard publications pertaining to that fraternity. To those desiring such work we would recommend the Review.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17

T Coupons severed from bonds issued by the Stale to the Real Estate Bank for sale- See adv.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17

Married-On the 9th of April, 1855. bv David F. Salley, Evangelist, WM. W. PILE to ELIZA J. WooD, all of Ouachta county, Ark
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17
Posnt Cellar. C10r@ C~aty, -4yk.,,
 March aAth lkhn

GENTLEMEN: have been a subscriber to the True Democrat in hopes to get all the proceedings of the Legislature and Congress. but in that have been disappointed. as your valuable paper does not come regularly to this office. It has not but once this month, and very often three four weeks pass by without its coming and then 1t from the west.
 would as soon have no paper as to get one in that way.
 Ai the news receive is from the Arkansas W hig published in your city which never fails to come to yls office. think that if justice done the True Democrat might reach here too"
 We could give the public other letters con- veying to us the same fact, that while the other Little Rock papers are sent safely and regularzy through the mails, the True Democrat is smuq- glea out of them and thrown aside It is piece of infamous villainy that we suspect can hardly have parallel ill post-ofice corruption, and, though, for the present, it may be perpe- trated in secret and safety, we feel assured that ed
 There is one part of the Travellers article that does injustice to Col. Arthur Hays, the mail agent. It is this.
 We are informed that an agent has been appoint cd in this State to look after the affairs of the posof- fee department. Of what is such an officer if he never goes where his services are demanded. In this county is postotice-one of importance-that has not been supplied for taee naotS with its mails; the contractor refusing to go by the office because it has been removed off the road usually travelled, a- though is said by those residing in the neghbor- hood that the distance is not Sneased, in fact, that it is ShU,teaed."
 This paragraph conveys the impression that the mail agent has neglected his duty. We are confident when the Traveller learns the facts, it will hold Col. Hays entirely blameless for not having visited Clark county.
 Immediately upon Col. Hays appointment he was ordered to Washington City to receive his instructions. He has just returned from there and has not yet had time to visit any place. He intends to be always upon the wing and to examine closely into the affairs of every post office and post-route in the State He has to visit not only this State but Louisiana too. The prayer of our Legislature asking separate mail agent for this State, was not granted by the general government, though the Louisiana man was removed and the place given to a citi- zen of Arkansas.
 We assure the Traveller that we shall spare no effort to ferret out and expose all corruption and mismanagementin the transportation of the mails
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17
LARD OIL, ETC.

R BBLS. No Lard Oil; O ' Pure Cider Vinegar;
 < Fresh Soda Crackers;
 $ kegs Spicod Pigs Feet;
 l2 We'll Buckets. Received per Umpire No. 3. and for sale by april IT RAPLEY, HANGER & CO.,
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17
American Almanac for .cs

A"ofiCtH AInldiIUC TOT IS0O. A SMALL supply just received at the bookstore LA of JNO. E. REARDON. april IT
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17
English Law & Equity Reports.
Record Books.

THE 24th volume just received Subscribers vii | please call for them at the.bookstore
 april l7 JNO. E. REARDON.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17
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Pse@yune Qfce, April !. 1855. e demand continued active and resnIt

5HsGE-- Ht d5IIlEnd WNs actlVe tATIy m inc nOru ing but soon fell off, and the sales did not exceed 500 hhds: leaving good supply for tomorrow Prices about the same. Fair to fully fair 414(04bc.
 Molasses-l0Oo bbls. were sold 22@2615 C. for fer menting to choice
 Flour 500 bhls. St. Louis and loo bbls Illinois were sold at BIO and l25 bbls extra St. Louis at Sll l6o0 in lots at Sl l2 5 bushel.
 Oats-5l9 sacks Ohio were sold at 75c 2 bushel.
 8van-4o0 sacks sold at S1 15 D 100 b.
 iAork-Demand active. Sales 800 bbls. uninspec. ted mess atsl5 5o 100 at $5 75; HOO in lots at at SS and &l0.
 Bulk Meat-3oooOo lbs. in fatboats were sold at 635 4} tb hog roEnd.
 isacon-Sales 10 casks sides at 73gc; a5 in } lots at $lc.. and 22 casks shoulders at 615c.
 Lard-3l6 tierees prime sold at 4c. and 57l good No. l. at 9c.
 Conee-Sales confined to 92 bags inferior Rio at 914c and 4S6 bags fair at 1014c.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
STOEEWARE

Received per Umpire No. 3, and for sale by
 april F RAPLEY, HANGER S co.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17
RECORD:

Ap'lz 2, ls55.-Match s2o,OOO, Lexington to beat the fastest time at four miles, being 8:26 R. TenBroeck's br. c. Lexington, by Boston.
 out of Alice Carneal, by imp. Sarpedon.- Fitzpatrick The winner
The true Democrat., 1855-04-17

From the Cincinnati Enquire

From the Cincinnati Enquirer. The Great Democratic Triumph--Complete Overthrow of know-N othingis,n in Gin cinnati--A Democratic Gain of 6.aOO in Six Months-Despe peration of the Enc