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The true Democrat., 1855-06-05
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DIED, at Little Rock, in the twenty second year of her age, May 3Oth, 1855, BETTE FAULKSEE, wife of John C. Peay. Dear Bettic, the wheels of time seem rolled back, and see thee now with thy merry laugh and kindly smilc helping me to toss aside school books, and turning ourselves about, in sportvc glce, to what we imagine more pleas. ing pursuits
 The scene Sbangcs-wc are again together school days are being forgotten--wc are pluck ing roses from the pathway of life leaving, with our hopes so gay, thorus for the more gloomy and, with sangune eyes, looking through silver mirror at bright futurity. The school girl the woman grown, and now wife "All the devotion of her heart, in all its depth and grandeur" is centered upon one, whose happiness 1t is to claim her for his own. Dear Bette, thy warm, generous nature throws a halo of light upon the heart of thy husband. His home Is now happy retreat from the cares of lfe old Time seems to rest by the way side, and d garland of love and hope seems blocking his path. Love, thy fragrant blos- som maketh glad the garden of their hearts," Onward, onward-the garland is tramped upon-a ruthless footstep is crushing and with erng the hearts treasure. Oh, stay his tread, let not his blight come black'nng here Alas
  stand in his path, but they are now passed by, and his icy breath is freezing the warm young heart of Bettic
 'Tis all over now. The friend of my youth, the loved of my heart has gone HOME Very sad was the parting desolate is the place which once knew her; but the one who called her hence knoweth what is best, for " He doeth all things we'll ;" and why should we murmur at the transplanting of beautiful flower from un- genial soil to that which is pure and healthy :? Kind friends may weep, but may not their tears be turned into well-springs of pleasure, at the thought of her rest from all which siveth the spirit pain ?
 We have bid you "good-bye," Bettie your leaving has caused the deepest emotions of grief, and the dark cloud of sorrow has o'er shadowed the sunlight of affection; but while we mourn thee here, 'tis not as those who have no hope, for we believe iii brighter and better world The "spirt dove" keeps watch OCT thee, and while thy kindly smile and loving form is seen no more among mortals, yet 'md the galaxy of heaven art thou not bright star, shedding thy lustrc upon thy hearts treasures here below; and as the eve of our life ap- proaches, wilt not thy twinklng help to light us to that blcst abode where "the wicked cease from trouble and the weary are at rest p
 Then rest thee, Bcttie rest thee,
 Thy troubles now are o'er--
 A Father calls to bless thee,
 Thout ne'er know sorrow more
 We'll often miss thee, Bcttie,
 Amid the social throng,
 But to murmur at thy call hence
 Would be to do thee wrong
 For He, who gave thee life here,
 Hath only taken home
 One of his fair pet lambs dear,
 Which fate had caused to roam.
 And though thy vacant place looks
 So lonely and so drear,
 We've only to remember
 Thou'rt better off than here. A. Louisville Journal, Georgetown Herald and othey Ky. papers please copy.
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STATE OF AEkt{ ANSAS.
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 In the Chancery Court of Pulaski county in vacation before the clerk, May 3Oth 1855. The State of Arkansas. Complainant
 vS. In Chancery.
 Henry L. BiScoc anl others, Trustees of the Real Es- tate bank, ct d., Dctendant$, sNllS day came the State of Arkansas, by Samuel K II. llemrStcAd. Ter special attorney. and it lp- bearing that John Pry> pn r., of the cicriants n the original bill. has not been served with process and is non resident of the State of Arkansas and the said State new praying publication against him according to heaaturs in that behalf provided; It s therefore ordered that the said John Preston IT, be notified that unless he shall appear on or before the third day of the next term of the Pulaski Chancorv Court. to be holden Ut the city of Little Rock on the first Monday of August A. D., 1855. and plead, demur to the bill oicomplaint pending against him and others in said court, that the same will be taken as confessed against him and decree entered accordingly and that this order be published in the True Democrat. a ucwspa- per published in the city of Little Rock, in manner and form and for the period prescribed by law The object of the bill of complaint in this case being to compel the the trustees of the Real Estate Bank of the State of Arkansas, and the said John Preston r as one of them, to account for the manner in which such trust has been executed, and to have the debts due said bank collected and the thereof proper y administered and applied to the purposes of the trust, and for general relief.
 true copy from the record, May 3oth, 1855.
 Attest: EARL c. BRONAUGII. Clerk. June 5th 1855 w Cost of adv. S6 50
The true Democrat., 1855-06-05

OkJMassachus has passed two acts; onp excludes all native born Catholics from holding any office of trust, honor or emolument in thai State; and tlfe other extends the some disabili ty to all persons of foreign birth. Massachu. setts has two other acts; one permitting negroes to vote and hold office, and the other mi gles white and colored children in the same public school So Massachusetts proclams boldly tn the world that she considers the African a s, :. peror being to either native born Catholic q, an European
The true Democrat., 1855-06-05

AUTOBIOGRAPHY ExTRAoRD1NARY--We have it from the best authority that literary gen. tleman of this city has been and is now engag- cd in writing life of Edwin P. Chrsty, his career in this city throughout, and his deeds as a banioist and negro performer. The advance sheets will soon be forthcoming. Christy and Barnum.-Bu6alo paper.
 4 literary gentleman! We are inclined to think that it must be a gentleman of very questionable literary character who would risk it on such work. After the biographies of Barnum, Poole & Co.,, we had hoped it would have sufficed; but no; we must have another biography of one who has made his fortune by initiating Alabama negroes.-ABany Argus.
The true Democrat., 1855-06-05
UNITED STATES HOTEL.

(FoRMERLY CALLED THE FRANKLIN HoUsE,) l,z1 nPPOSITE the city wharf and Steam AMMN V boat Landing in the city of Little lsiss ~ Rock, Arkansas, having lately been thor lll1sl Roughly repaired, and put in good order @=for the accommodation of the travelling public, the proprietor hatters himself that he will be able to give as good accommodation as any house in this State, on the following terms, viz Transient Boarers one dollar per day, five dollars per week, regular boarders will be accommodated on reasonable terms. JNO. $. WARD, Proprietor,
 late of Baltimore City, Md. Little Rock, Ark, June ,, 1855 6m
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England. Itisto condemn his conduct, and re- commend the man they prefer to the President They want no foreign governors-such as the tyrant George III. used to send out. And they desire to know where the President stands ' As for the attorney general, they say he is like one legged grasshopper pursued by duck he jumps in every direction and they have no faith in him. But this is long enough; may write again. KrNTrcKI.v
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l'orn. of OHcr.

of f---, state Oi , here by to furnish and e the respective navyyards all the atceS named the classes hereunO anneNe agree ably To the slonS of tine schedules therefor and in urniy with the adv sement Ot the Eureau of Construc ion, etc. ol 18th May 1855.
 Should offer be accepted, 10 be addressed at
 -, and the contract torN arded to the navy agent al ------, 1T o------ for signature and ceri-
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GF With the view of correcting a general error, the Washington Union states that the amount recently paid into the treasury from funds fraudulently obtained by the late Dr. Gardiner, was $93, 1O1 33 This amount had been deposited by the deceased with Messrs. Cor coran & Riggs, and was ultimately obtained bv reuuisition from court
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Died-At Napoleon, Ark, May 27th, 1855, of congestive chill, VIM. THOMAS, eldest son of John and Angeline Reynolds, aged + years, 5 months and5 days.
 Marietta, Ohio, papers please copy.
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 (Ttc scIatey mhchth 5idJ eAco5ts Je pasted 0 A Qter Lch0f cm signed JB him. Opposite e0ch Grti CC M he schedule the price be set the cGrried out, thf ooted for each cLS, aud amount kcisc HrtttgH H mOrdS)
The true Democrat., 1855-06-05

Io he Eiljtor of Ale Den,oc1acy- I, as you know, have always been supporter of Pre- sident Fillmore. 1 know, notwithstanding all that you woolly- heads say about it, that he has saved the Union. He is not a man of words and only writes to vindicate the truth of histo- ry. But l am almost sorry he joined the Hin. doos He did it though to save the Cnion.- For the purpose of vindicating the truth of his. tory, will just tell you how it was done, as your name is Sam; but you need not fatter yourself that you are Sam Register, or Sam Know Nothing But what l am about to say you may re y upon as a positive fact. 1f any forcign-b born editor denies 1t I will prove it by affidavts. To the point of history however.
 In Jannary last, Charles Maccomber, Charles Gardner, and General Scroggs, all know noth- ingS called at the residence of ex. President Fillmore, on Franklin street, and there in his li- brarv, if you will believe 1t, initiated him in- to the arts, mysteries and secrets of know noth- ingsm, third degree and all. am told that it a very solemn and affecting tmc The President was much moved, and actually shed tears. When the third degree was administer ed, and he came to answer "I do' he added, "I do most sincerely"' He was most likely thinking of the Union.
 Wken the solemn ceremony was over, Char ley put his hand on the ex- Presidents shoul- der in a fit of enthusiasm like and says, " Mir. Fillmore, this will make you president in spite of Weed Seward and fusionn' q hope so, most sincerely" responded the President, flor the sake of the Union.'
 Respectfully vours
 ONE OF SAM'S BOYS.
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{. STAND UP SAM.n

WE'LL, am going to New York on the lst of
 w July, and as matter of necessity must have my money to go with-will those who me please come and settle their notes and accounts; and save me the disagreeabe necessity of asking them again. As am not troublesome in this way very oten it is hoped that this appeal will have the desired effect All having claims against me win present them for settlement. D. c. FULTON.
The true Democrat., 1855-06-05
Great Foot Race.

The great foot race between John Grindell of New York, and John M. Stetson, took place on the 18th inst, over the Cambridge Trotting Park, near Boston. There were 15,OOO people present, and there was more excitement than ever before on this course Distance 10 miles Race for $500. The day was tine Grindell appeared at o'clock; Stetson 15 minutes later At Az o'clock they started. The time was as follows:
 First mle--5:13; parties abreast Second mie-5:37; Grndell one pace in advance; both looking finely. Bets run high for Stetson.- Third mile--5:51; running nearly alike; Grin dell a few feet in advance. Fourth mile 5:42; Stetson leads Grindcll for a moment at the stand; Grindell recovers and passes on the frstquartcr Fifth milc-5:53; Grindell ahead few yards. Sixth mlc-5:39; Grndell com ing in twenty seconds in advance; Stetson los ing ground; Grindell running freely. Seventh mlIe-5:43; Grndel gaining over 100 yards; Stetson stopping to divcst himself of his shirt Eighth mile-5:55; Stetsoa being 30 seconds later. Ninth mile-6 minutes; Stetson being 33 seconds later. Intense excitement Tenth mlle-o:49; Grindell coming in finely; Stctson 5l seconds behind. Grindell made speech before Stetson's arrival
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Respectfully yours,
 ONE OE SAM,S BOYS
BfulO, May 10, 1855.

CoNUNDRUMs FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Why was Adams first day the longest? Be- cause there was no Eve.
 When did Absalom sleep five in bed?- When he slept with his fore fathers.
 Why did Job always sleep cold? Because he had miserable comforters
The true Democrat., 1855-06-05
Grand Scheme for June. Glass ?.

ftNO 5e d,a2on 13tA of June, 1855, ia hc city cf
 Il -4Hd"fa Whee Prt:es aaaoun5iqy to .Sy" S3O,- OjG s-.-s will be distributed according to the follow lne Magnificent Scheme. sa5 And remember very Prize i7 drawn at each drawing, and paid when due MITlIOrr DEDTC1InN,
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\ E " ADV REFRESHMENTS
IN aUth0nFV OI tAU State Ot Alabmnu. Southern Military Academy
 Lottery

{.ran1 Schct:c for junc. Glass G. >}NO be "ra"t June 23d 1855, ja te c5ty w Lc4t- s MnterY. t"1~n Trj:e~ uDe,aDtlng l. .xJ@ S1O.- )oO es&. will be distributed according to the follow ing MagMitccn, Sthenc, .Yt~ And remember every Prize Is drawn at each drawing, and paid when due Wih V dcdt,tln!
The true Democrat., 1855-06-05

4oS Prizes in all amounting $50 o0v Only ten thousand numbers. Tickets SS-Ialves $4-QuarterS 52.
 SAMUEL SWAN, Agent and Manager. June ,, '55 tt Montromerv, Ala.
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25l Prizes amounting to. o.................S SEQ 000 Only ten thousand numbers Tickets S5-Halves $2 50-Quartcrt $l D.
 SAM'L SWAN, Agent and Manager.
 Atlanta Ga. Hon. WM. E. Burr and A. B. FoRslrH esq., sworn Commissioners to superintend the drawing. June ,. 1855. 2t
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OFF AT COST.

4 am off for the East, very shortly, I have de- "A tennined to sell the balance of my Fancy Dry Goods at New York cost for hbe casA exclusively who wants fine goods and cheap.
 June ,. 1855 2t D. C. FULTON.
The true Democrat., 1855-06-05
THE ARKANSAS MAGAZINE

THE ARKANSAS MAGAZINE HAVING been discontinued subscribers are IL hereby notified that the publisher is ready to re- fund the amounts due to those who have paid for longer period than they have received the Magazine Application may be made by letter addressed to Lit tie Rock Ark. JOHN H. NEWBERN. June 5, '55-1t
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GRAVES GIVING UP THEIR DEAD.-In Arten- burg, on the river Elbc, in Hanover a melan- cholIy occurrence lately took place. The break ing of the dyke in that place was heart-rend- ing circumstance. A portion of the liberated waters rushed through the new grave yard, washed away the earth covering the coffins and carried with them in its passage the collins which were laid bare. About thirty of the collins have since been recovered. The living saw their dead again as most of the collins were opened by their relatives Husbands saw their dead wives, wives saw their dead husbands, and children saw their parents
The true Democrat., 1855-06-05
TOBACCO

JUST received a fresh supply of that ceIe- J bratcd Long Staple Sea Island Cotton Goods.
 June > 1855 D. E. HANDEL
The true Democrat., 1855-06-05

NEGRO SUFFRAGE IN NEW YoRK.-We find, in one of our exchanges, says the Washington Sentinel, the following statement of the vote in the New York Legislature on the subject of ne- gro suffrage. It is one of the ugly signs of the evil times on which we have fallen. Yet the brief analysis contained in the subjoinel ex- tract shows as does every movement in the so- called free States on the subject of negroes, the soundness of the democratic party over all other organizations:
 |" A proposition to amend the constitution of New York, so as to allow negroes and Indians to vote, passe the assembly on the 12th inst. by the following vote:
The true Democrat., 1855-06-05

0J A correspondent of the Baltimore Sun, says of the recent anniversary gathering of the New York abolitionists:
 Fhe only difference of opinion prevailing in the late anti-siavery meeting in New York, re- lated to the question whether the dissolution ot the Union was necessary part of their pro-. gramme, and whether State sovereignty should be recognized in conflict with the higher law The decision on these points tends to destroy the harmony of the party, and already sepa- rates the two Senators from Massachusetts.
 It Is remarked by the New York press that the proceedings and speeches of the late meet mg passed unrebuked by a single hiss, whereas q few years ago the attempt to hold such a meeting was violently frustrated The interfe- renee drawn from the fact is that the Nebraska bill unpopular! This is lame concIusion.- The proper inference is that the public have seen the bugbear, and become as familiar with It as with Barnum's woolly horse or his mer- maid, and some say it is humbug, and hot worth talking about.
The true Democrat., 1855-06-05
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Pacayuae Qfce, May 2S, 1853. | Cotton-Tbe week opened with good inquiry and 25oo bales found purchasers Prices were irregular, which has been the case for sometime past. Jrulnafy ....eA co 9N M VI" ,9 .lO19Q1ll Mluulllig falf... .....................l2 Wl214 Sugar-Dull. Sales 100 hhds.
 MOlasses-S S53 bbs fermentng at 2lc and 75 at22c
 Flour Sales 300 bbls St. Louis at $9 5o oil Iowa at So 50.
 Corn-Saes $500 sacks, including l272 mixed at Sl ol; 55t6 prime yellow in lots at > o5; 36l white $l Ii; S12 at $I l5 E bu~liol. 1 Oa,> Dull Sales 25S sacks St. Louis at G3r HHaT--3Q sacks sold at .,l :" and 41o ut sl r. S2 loo Ib.
 Whslicy Rcctiiel selling in small lots at 3lc. l'or,s-Mc>s retailing at $li 75Il1. Eicon Sales 1 casks shoulders t' 5c. and 1lZ casks prime sides ,tt 91se.
 Ln'd A round lot w,'s ld. buc particulars were wi hheId.
 Bees: s> half b5ls mess were sold at ss 621s. ca is;.p~ ln, boxes star were sold at 22r. l lnui;i Ha2gin.s 2ll bales sold at l2l. .c. small lots at l2@lW l3c.
 Gunny Bags 5o bales were sold at He. and H. 0Do in bundles ut lQc. 1 Sui-3jD sacks coarse Livcriool A,d at $l and 5000 sucks Narsala Ut sl 10 U sack l ss", Ia coils prime sold tt lIr. ! iEay lQo bales Western sold .t SEQ tl ton. Enti1c-Saies l5O bag, skilumnys at [ <r.; 45V t,,!r at 2 l4c. and 3J3 {, od at 9l%c.
The true Democrat., 1855-06-05
SUPERIOR CIGARS.
PROPOSALS FOR NAVAL SUPPLIES.

LUST, lot of very superior cigars, and for sale by O JAS. A. HENRY.
 .Iunn ,55
The true Democrat., 1855-06-05

REGISTRY OF LETTERS.- The New York Tribune, in an article upon the new post-of- flee regulation for registering valuable letters, says:
 This plan may be well enongh 8 far as it goes, though we doubt if it is much of an i'm provement. A perfect account of the letter is made at the office in which it is deposited the receipt wll,be evidence that 1t was duly mailed; SO il it reaches it's place of destination, the re- gulations are such that it would be likely to be delivered. But suppose 1t is stolen on the route? :? as 1t may be as well as any other letter. h. deed. it is quite obvious that if there are any mscarrages of letters after the period above referred to, it will b. among those packages di- rected to postmaSters; for, being so addressed, ot course they may be presumed to contain money and will be just the ones to be, pur- loncd
 What the people desire is a system by which money may be safely remittcd. The plan in question does not appear to Us to be of that character. There is more risk about it than under the present system for now dishonest clerk must steal a whole mail to be certain of finding letters containing money, whereas ua- der the new plan the valuable letters are scpa- rated from the ordinary ones by the depart ment itself, and it will only be necessary to steal single package to obtain haul
 The Tribune favors the system in op 3ration in Great Britain, where the government takes the risk and makes good all losses.
The true Democrat., 1855-06-05

0EF MT. Keystone recently died in Lon don, who, in ten wears, literally ate up for tunc of 15O,0OO pounds sterling. This singular person traversed all Europe for the sake of gra- tifying his appetite. In lS49, he actually se- duced the cook of Prince Potemp!;in, in Russia, from his service. He had agents in China, MeSico, and Canada, to supply him with the rarest delicucics A single dish sometimes cost him fifty pounds sterling. A rival of Apcius, but wiser than the Roman, he waited until all lk patrimony Was consumed before he quilted life. On the 10th of April, nothing was left him but solitary guinea a shirt, and a batter ed hat. He bought t woodcock with the gu- nca, which he had served up in the highest style of the culinary art. He gave himself two hours of rest for an easy digestion and then jumped into the Thames from Westminster bridge.
The true Democrat., 1855-06-05

There were 45,0OO colored persons in the State in 1850. similar proposition was voted down in 1846, and very likely this will share the same fate.
The true Democrat., 1855-06-05

VF We extract the following from letter just received from an intelligent and influential citizen in Texas, prominent in managing the affairs of the Galveston and Red River Rail- way:
 /" The contractors are pushing forward our work and good feeling now prevails among our people generally, in favor of the road. Our new board of directors, (some of whom are ci- tizcns of New York,) came in on the 7th of May. Send me some copies of your report and will give them the proper direction
 The iron rails, locomotives and cars for twen- tv five miles of our road, will be shipped from New York on the 1st of June
 After we complete and put in opperation twenty-five miles, we can then readily borrow $6,OOO to S8,OOO per mile, this will enable us to build rapidly.
 We are pleased to learn by adviccs received here, that in Cincinnati and some of the other great marts of the West, au interest is begin ming to be awakened in that quarter in favor of the Cairo and Fulton road. What gool it does to you, we will, by an identity of interest, come in for a share.
 If you and live six years, we will go to New York ;n five days from the bay of Galveston by our road, yours, the Illinois Central and the eastern lines with which the latter conncctsn
The true Democrat., 1855-06-05

The undersl Ined, ---- of--,i in the State Of -, and --- of---, in the State of-----, here by guaranty that, the foregoing bd of - for of tine classes therein named be accepted that he they Wi within days after the receipt of the the post office named navy agent designated, the for the with good and sufficient sureties and Tn said - shall fail to enter into aforesaid guaranty make good the difference between the Otfer of the that which be accented
 Signature of two guarantors. ] D (DateD
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Signature of two guarantors.

hereby certify that the above named - are known to me o property and able make good their suaran tee Signature. [Datel
 To Dc SgHed by the States district judge UnitCd States district a0rRey collector, agent dRd 0th. CrS)
 The following the classes required at the respective
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TOBACCO. \ LOT of fine chewing Tobacco q choice article. "A June D. E. HANDEL.
The true Democrat., 1855-06-05

Live oak timber, cubic feet 10000 White oak timber cubic feet 10000 White plank, superficial feet 11,OOO Yellow pine timber, cubic feet 42,OOO Yellow pine plank, superficial feet 6OOOO White pine timber, cubic feet 5000 White pine plank, superficial feet 42,OOO Iron, lbs 35OOOO Copper, ibs 10000 Spikes, lbs 2OOOO
 Her full compliment of men when she is equipped for sea will be but 4OO
 The amount of money appropriated by Con- gross for the construction of the Niagara is million of dollars, but her builder thinks that she will not cost over $9OOOOO It is supposed that she will be ready for launching about the lst of January next. But the better time to view this monument of mechanical art is while she lies on her stocks for when she sits upon the waves one half of her exquisite beauty will be submerged and lost to the eye. Her builder Is quite confident that under sail she will % at the rate ofl7 knots an hour with a good breeze. but that her speed will not be greater than l5 knots under steam as her engineers will not be of corresponding power to her great bulk.