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The true Democrat., 1856-11-04
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The Rev. Mir. Beacham, a member of the "London Wesleyan MisSon," has recently re- turned from a visit to Africa, and ia a sketch oE the negroes lnhabting the Gold Coast and It's vicinity, which we find in the Honolulu Religious Journal, he furnishes picture ex- cee,ing III horrors anything we had yet believ- ed of beings wearing the human form Who can read without shudder of such bloody deeds and Pandemonum customs as those which he records:
 Scarce has one of their bloody customs been abandoned since they first became known to Europeans. They wilt even pave their court-yar'!s, palaces and even the streets or market places of their villages or towns with the skulls oi those butchered in the wars, at feastS, funerals, or as sacrifices to Bossum- " hen AtahauSen died, two hundred and eighty of his wives were butchered before the arrival ot hls successor, which put stop to it, only to Increase the flow of blood and the number of deaths Ill otherways. The remaining living wlves were buried alive amid dancing. singing and bewaiIing, the noise of muskets horns, drums, yells, groans and screeches. The vic- tlms were marched along with large knives passed through their cheeks. The executoners struggle for the bloody office, while the victims look on and endure with apathy.
 Upon the death of the kings brother. four thousand lives were thus sacrificed. Upon the death of king of Ashantee, ageneral massa- ere takes place, and there can be no computs- ton of the number of victims. At their Yam customs, MT. Bowditch (another Englishman) Witnessed horrible sight. Every cabocer, or noble, sacrificed slave as he entered the gate. Heads and skulls formed the ornaments in their possession The blood ol the victims is col lected and quafed as a delicious beverage.- The klng ot Dahomey paves the approaches to hlS palace and the battements of his castles with the skulls of his victims, and the great Fetchie tree, at Bodasra, has its widespread branches laden with human carcasses and limbs'
 From such awful scenes as these the negro has been removed to a country which, accord ing to the admission of the btterest foes of the slave holding system, he may often approach the piety and intelligence of "Uncle Tom.r Surely this Is very broad stride from his or- 9lnal state of bloody barbariety and, with wise measures and the prevalence of those mode rate counsels which always take what has been done as well as what is to be effected into view. what may we not hope for Uncle Tom" as the years move on in their steady course?- Rome was not built in day. We cannot ex- pect to raise the ignorant Cutfee of Carolina cotton-held into being adapted for social equa- llty with the whites by the violent blow of Immediate emancipation. Let us labor for the advancement of all humanity, and still true progress conpels us to "bide our time. PPM Eu Journal.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-04
Agents fol the True Democrat.

 ArkaRsas CoaRty-W. H. HALLIBURTON, Arkansas Post
 W. NJ. JOHNSON, South Bend AShhg-JAs NORRIS and A. J. HAYs, Hamburg; Dr. L. L.
 MARTIN, Long View Bradtey-JoHS HAvIs Lanark; w. J. LRPHIEw, Wm M
 VAsVALKESBURG, Warren; JOHN NJ BURNS, Mt Eioa. BentoH-Cen. A. WHINERy, Spayinaw; Wm. J. HOWARD
 Bentonville. Crittenden-Jso. s. HOLLOWAY, Marion Colambid-W~ Il STEEL Magnolia; h. H. CLEARY, aeon CLark-J. R. THOMPSON and J. H. CRoss Amity; SAM M. CarroH-Hon. B. BUNCH, Kings River; W. w. WATKINS, Connrg~R L. CAReILr Springfield. Chtcot-CALvIN AsHBRooK, Columbia; A. A. McGEE, Gaines Landing. Crarford-GEo. AUSTIN Van Buren. nrew-J. $. JORDAN, Monticello Uesha-JoHN CARROLL, Napoleon. Franklin-Dr. D. c. WRIGHT, Charleston; ROBERT C.
 TwEEDY, Ozark. FHh0a--JoHN $. SHAVER, Cross Plains; J. B. RUSSELL,
 RaPp's Barrens 0rse-, JOHN M MITCHELL, Gansvllle; w. NJ. PEBBLES,
 Greensboro. Henpstead- --RoB'r L. PHILLIPS, Washington. Hot sprtHS Dr. J. C. ALLIBURroN, Rockport; Dr. w. H.
 HAMMoS7 Hot Springs; z. PHILLIPS, Fair Play; jETH-
 HENDERSON, Whiting on. l1ard-Hon. J, A. BECK, Table Rock; D. w. JEFFREY
 and ,. J. MASON, Mount Olive. PeHdeRce-REUBEN HARPHAM, Batesville; Dr. M H.
 JACKSON, Sulphur Rock. Jeferson--J J. HAMMErr Pine Bluff; J. SAVAGE, Leh Johnsoa- Col JoHS S. HoUsroN, Carksville; JOHN T. JacksonMC II. JACKSON Elizabeth; D. M. MARTIN, Mt. Lafaycte-J NJ MONTGOMERY, Lewsville. La~renee.J N HmLHoUSE, smhvie; H. KING, Jack son;
 MJ HARDIN, Canton; Wm. VAuGHAN' Evening Shade -Montg0merB-JoHN F. GARRETT, Mt. ldt .Moaroc--H. NJ. COUCH, Clarendon; $. W. BOYER, JNo
 W. WILDER, Aberdeen; Dr. SULLIVAN, Moro WAsH-
 PEBBLES. .Madisoa-J. R. BERRY, Huntsville. .MIriOR--D. Il. WILLIAMS, Melville. Ouacbita-R B. SMITH, Camden; RoBr ATKINSON, Leeks
 Store. Pcrra-Hon. L. D. HILL, Perryville. POtaseft-uon. LEWIS SUFFIN, ien. w. THRoWER Boil
  PhiLIps--C. H. ADAMsoN, Helena. Pike-W. B. STEER, Antoine; E. II. ADAMS, H. H. MERi-
 DETH, Wilton; Wm. J. KELLEY, Mun reesboro PoLk-Wm. BUTLER, Big Bend: THO s MILLS Panther;
 LEVI WITHERsPooN, Cove. Pope-R. II. HOWELL and Col. w. R. SoUSG, Dover; J.
 ". BERNARD and C. E. ToBEy, NoHstown Pairie-Col. JAS E. GREENWOOD, Des Arc. Randolph-JoHN McCoy Pocahontas. St. FrdHcis-S. w. CBnDREss Madison; A. MCDANIEL,
 L'Anguille GEO. w. SEABoRN, Tayior's Creek. SaAne-lNm. A. CRAWFORD, Benton; Judge w. E. BEA-
 vERs, Lost Creek. Scpicr-A. W. COLE, Paacfta; L. NEAL, Center Point Scott-R. G. CANES Park; Dr. D. c. WRIGHT. Scarcy--Hon. SAM LESLIE, Wiley's Cove. Uaioa-W E. HUNT, Hillsboro'; H. B. CoBB, Meeks; J.
 ARNOLD, LIsbon Iaa Buren R. vESABLE Clinton; D. B. CARGILE, Quit
 
 White--H. REED Searcy. TEos. NJ. ALEXANDER, Velvet
 Ridge; GREEN c. CARUTBERs, Cold W ell YeIt-W. x. MAY, Danvle; LEVI ARNOLD and Dr. JOHN |. SHERMAN, Dardanelle; Jos GAULT, Bullion. TT ? In addition the above list of agents, Post Masters who friendly the paper, authorized and requested agents.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-04
Detection Of Secret Murders,

The retina of the eyes in a corpse is said to retain for some time after death the image last impressed upon it before death. This image will be the more distinct the stronger or more vigorous was the eve on which 1t was painted. In the eyes of men, struck down by sudden blow-murdered-in full health, the last image may be expected to be as distinct as 1t ever can be in any case-especially as the fear or horror excited in the murdered strengthens the i'm. pression and makes it more vivid. A recent Instance at Auburn, New York, of a man named Beadle, who was murdered in the street by some unknown assassin has been the occasion of some experiments with view to test how far an examination of the eye after death of murdered man might serve in lending clew to the detection of the murderer. The examina- ton was conducted by Messrs. Sanford and Bellamy, who, in their report of it, say:
 At first we suggested the saturation of the eye in weak solution of atrophine, which evidently produced an enlarged state of the pu- pll. On observing this, we touched the end of the optic nerve with the extract when the eve instantly became protuberant. We now applied powerful lens and discovered in the pupil the rude, worn-away figure of a man, with light coat, beside whom round stone, standing or suspended in the air, with small handle stuck as 1t were in the earth. The remainder was debris evidently lost from the destruction of the optic nerve, and its separation from the mother brain. Had we performed this opera. ton when the eye was entire in the socket, with all it's powerful connection with the brain there is no doubt but we should have detected the last idea and impression made on the mind and eye of the unfortunate man. The thing would evidently be entire; and perhaps we should have had the contour, or better still, the exact figure or the murderer. The last impression before death Is always more terrible on the brain from fear than from any other cause, and figures impressed on the pupil more distinct, which we attribute to the largeness of the optic nerve and its free communication with the brain.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-04
MORNING, NOVEMBER 4, 1856.
The Grave of Monroe.

The Now York Times calls attention to this fact that the remains of Monroe are inferred in burial ground ill that city without monu- ment to mark his resting place. He lies be- meath simple slab, upon which is merely the nscription-" J ames Monroe, Robert Tillotson. Vault No. 147." There is nothing to indicate that the James Monroe mentioned is the Mon- roe who was in the bettle of White Plains, and received bal! in his shoulder at the attack on Trenten; who fought by the side of Lafayette at Brandywine; who was minister to France in l794, and afterwards to England; who was Se- cretary of State in 1911, and for two full terms President of these United States. Yet such is the iact, and that weather-stained slab of mar ole, two feet square, is all the monument that ex-Presdent Monroe has. The Times states the following additional facts:
 AS Mr. Monrore was Virginian, it Is the supposition of most people that he died and was buried within the Old Dominion; but this Is an error.
 Mr. Monroe, in his last days, resided with Samuel Gonverneur, late postmaster of this city, who married his only daughter; their resi- dence was on the corner of Prince and Elm streets.
 The venerable Dr. Francis tells us that he often met Mir Monroe walking out when the weather was fine, and that on these occasions he was the object of the most affectonate at- tentlons. He has often met him making pur- chases for the family at Centre morket, where all the stallmen knew and honored him. He was tall and spare, very modest in his bearing, digniiied and gentlemanly. In his address he was hesitating and difdent; as polite to the poorest and humblest as to any. He was one of the most industrious of men, hard student and his cares left their marks on his face The wound that he received at Trenton was felt for many years fterwards-indeed, throughout all his life he occasionally suiferet. from it.
 Ills last illness was a long and tedious one. lis attendant was his son-in- laws family phy- slcian, Dr. Berger. He expired at 1O1a o'clock, on the morning of the 4th of July, 1881
 His funeral was very imposing one--thc largest that at that time had ever been seen in New York. The military, under Gen. Jacob Morton, grand marshal, filled Broadway from Prince to Broad streets, through which it pas sed to the cemetery. The day was fine, and the signs of mourning were generally adopted by our citizens. The vault in which his dust still lies is on the east side of the cemetery just to the right of the main walk as you look in from the entrance The passer-bv will notice small pole on which dove house is perchcd Within yard of that pole is the sacred spot.
 Mr. Monroe shares even his grave with anoth- CT man. He had no wealth when he died, and Ill hs death no tomb of his own
The true Democrat., 1856-11-04

A SHORT SERMON FOR STREET PREACHERS. -"Move on."
 IDLE OBsERvArIoNs.--By as Extremely Lale Mdn.-To receive well is almost as difficult as to give well.
 It Is with life as with coffee, he who would drink it pure must not drain it to the dregs.
 A fool in an elevated position is like man in balloon-everybod appears little to him. and he appears little to everybody.
 The author always the most appreciated is he who is the author of his fortune.
 ADVICE GRATIs.-( Fourtb Batch)-Be ci- VII to the woman who bites the ends of her gloves.
 In balloon don't sit opposite to man with long legs.
 Take care of your pockets, when you go to Exeter Hall.
 The loan at loan office is best let alone.
 Tell a woman nothing but what you want to be told again.
 Those who live in glass houses had better pull the blinds down.
 Before washing, see that there is towel at hand.
 If you have lawyer for next door neigh Dor, you had better not throw your weeds over into his garden.-Punch
The true Democrat., 1856-11-04
ARKANSAS COLLEGE.

ID DOBERT GRAHAM, A. NJ. President and Prof. IL of Moral Philosophy. etc.. T. B; VAN HORNE. A. M., Prof of Languages; JOHN M. PETT1GREW, A. B. Prof. Of Natural
 Sciences.
 DAN'L. c. BOWLING. Tutor in Mathematics; TALIAFERRO BOSTICK, Tutor in Languages; J. M. TEBBETS, Secretary; J. H. SHERMAN, Treasurer; WILLIAM THORNLEY, Janitor.
 The halls of this popular College having been thoroughly renovated will be open for the reception of students on Monday Sept 1856. Although stu dents may enter at any time during the Session. 1t is very desirable that they be present the beginning of it.
 The Institution includes a PRIMARY, ENGLISH PREPARATORY and CLASSICAL Department. in each of which the is thorough and extensive suited to scholars at all periods of advancement. For healthulness and beauty of location the convenience and elegance of the buildings and internal fixtures. and the ability ofis Faculty Arkansas College is not surpassed by any similar institution in the South or Vest
 TERMS: Tuition in Primary Department, term of five
 months ... ........... ~ 9 co Tuition in English Department. term mos. IS % Tuition in Primary Department, q '' l5 % Tuition in Classical Department, '' t" 20 % Fees Always in advance No extra charges Good boarding, including washing and necessary attention. in respectable families E O0 per week. For printed Catalogues and any farther intorma- tion, apply to ROBT. GRAHAM, Prest Fayetteville Arkansas
 Aug. 26. 1S5e-tf
The true Democrat., 1856-11-04

YOUNG LADY DRAWN IN A LoTTERY- Nearly year ago young lady in France named Sophe Van Behe, conceived the singular idea of disposiug of herself in marriage by means of lottery. She was thirty years cid, tired of a life celbacy, and in despair at not finding husband with enough means at his command to suit her views. She announced therefore, that her handsome but rather mature person may be disposed of on the following terms: She created a lottery with five hundred shares of a thousand francs each. Subscribers were to present themselves in person, in order that she might decide on their acceptability as husbands. The subscriptions were placed in the hands of a notary as fast as made, and the drawing was not to take place till all the shares were taken, that is, when the sum of half million of francs was complete.
 Not quite year elapsed before the shares were all taken. The drawing recently took place in the office of the notary who held the subscriptions and the money, in the presence of two magistrates. A thousand numbers were placed in an urn, the subscribers being numbered in order as their names were in scrlbed. The urn was thoroughly shaken up, blind hand was thurst in and 499 withdrawn. The happy individual who subscribed 499 was Tunlsan General who had already occupied the public attention by his oriental caprices- But the lady was neither frightened at the tur- ban nor the beard, nor the liarem of the hap py barbarian who hasened to marry her, and to pocket his five hundred thousand francs.- The happy couple have left for Tunis where they will reside.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-04
Tuition in Primary Danartmant tarn, of fva
Annual Announcement of the MISSOURI MEDICAL COLLEGE.

FOR THE SESSION OF lSoh-i. IOHN S. MOORE. NJ. D., Professor of Theory and ,D Practice of Medicine;
 ABNER MOTION. N. D., Professor of Chemistry: l: JOHN BARNES, M. D., Professor of Materia Medi-
 ca, Therapeutics and Medical Botany; JOHN T. HODGEN. NJ. D.. Professor of Anatomy {: PATTON SPENCE, M. D., Professor of Physiology
 and Comparative Anatomy; E. S: FRAZER, M. D., Professor of Obstetrics and
 Diseases of Women and Children; DRAKE MCDOWELL. NJ. D., Adjunct Professor of JOSEPH N. MCDOWELL, NJ. D.. Professor of Sur
 gery and Pathological Anatomy, and Dean of
 the Faculty;
 JOHN J. MCDOWELL, M D., Demonstrator of
 Anatomy.
 The faculty is now composed of able and experi- enced teachers. The fee for tuition Sio5: gradua- ton fee, S20; matrculation fee, S5 dssectng ticket Sl0.
 Three years study. including two courses of lee lures, reliable evidence thai the applicant has been reputably engaged in practice for three years, and has attended course of lectures in this institution will Dc required of all who wish to graduate.
 From the first of October lectures will be delivered at the College Hospital ard Dispensary by the diff erent memb ber of the Faculty on subjects relating to their several departments From the first of Novem- ber 1856 to the first of March S57 the regular lee lures will be delivered. six each day, with the prv- ege Of the Dlssectng Room from six to eleven o'clock at night.
 Persons wishing further information will receive prompt attention by addressing the Dean, or on ar irving in the city will find Dr. Frazer and Hodgen the corner of Four h and Walnut streets and Dr. Moore under the Planters House or the Dean at the College. corner of Eighth and Gratiot streets St. Louis, Mo- who will give them tine requisite intorlna- uon. JOS. N. MCDOWELL NJ. D.. Dean. Aug. 12, 1856. 6m
The true Democrat., 1856-11-04

THE SOUND OF THE CHURCH GoING BELL.- A letter from Widen. of August 27, says: :. We have this morning heard sound which the people of Bulgaria have not heard for ages, the sound of a bell calling the Christians to church. to thank God that the Sultan has been pleased to restore to us onr liberty of worship. Widden is the first Bulgarian town that has re- ceived bell"
The true Democrat., 1856-11-04
Valuable Farm to Lease.

.sn A FARM l2 miles from Little Rock,
 " "A on the main southern road. will be Fss<e -c-leased for term of 10 or Is years. The sE3S tract of land consists of about 937 acres which has been cleared over 300 acres. There is on the farm conmodous dwelling house. kitchen servants houses, etc. and a valuable water power Grst and Saw Mill, all o winch will be let to suitable tenant accom- modating terms
 The place IS also well situated for public entertain hent. lhos. II. Kimber residing on the road E mics norih-ef from the place will show the prem ses s II called on For further information apply to
 Sept. 23d, 1856 -tf
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To ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

10 ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
 In Probate Court, October Term, A. D. 1856. nN this day comes James Gordon, administrator
 J of the estate of Margaret Farley deceased late of the county of Conway by attorney and shows to the court that an equal division of slaves belonging to said estate, cannot be made in kind and that James Trousdale of the distributes of said estate is non resident of this State.
 It is therefore ordered that said James Trousdale and all whom II may concern, be notified by publish ing Tn some newspaper of this State for two sive weeks, the last publication to be least six weeks before the next term of this court notice that an application will be made at the January term of this court, A. D. 1851 for order authorizing the administrator of said estate to sell said slaves and to distribute the proceeds among the distributes of said estate. -tt
 All persons having any interest in the said estate and James Trousdae. in particular. will therefore take notice that an application will be made to the said Probate court at the January term, A. D. 1S57 foran order to sell said slaves and distribute the pro- ceeds as aforesaid. JAMES GORDON, Adm'r of Oct 2S '5f4t the estate of Margaret Farley, dec'd
 Cost of adv. S7 50
The true Democrat., 1856-11-04

0- Tom Kirkm used to tell of friend of his dropping in about dinner time on an old lady, who invited him to draw up to the table. There was huge pie of the pot order for dn- her. The old lady helped him bountifully, and he, being hungry, was doing justice to it.
 Stranger" said the old lady, "you will find almost every kind of meat in that pie."
 "Yes, Madam" said he, "and fish too" as he drew from between his lips what he imagin- ed was the back bone of red horse sncker.
 "Lord have mercy" exclaimed the old wo- man, if thar ain't our fine tooth comb that Billy lost two weeks ago!''
The true Democrat., 1856-11-04

EXTRAORDINARY MARRIAGE-The Charles ton (S. @ Standard is responsible for the state- ment that wedding took place last week at the court house in one of the districts of that State, in which the bride was one hundred and twenty years old. There was present at the nuptial ceremony son of the bride older than the bridegroom's father.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-04
SUMMER RESIDENCE FOR SALE.

A DESIRABLE Main street residence in one of IA the pleasantest towns in Kentucky, well supplied with male and female colleges, fine medical water and tine finest society in the State, to which many southern families annually resort for a summer resi- dence; Is offered for sale good terms or would be exchanged for good Arkansas lands. in healthy and pleasant location. Any person wishing to make such exchange will please dropa line describing the quail y ot the and location, price, etc. to the unders gned at Georgetown, Ky. A. HARCOURT.
 Oct. Zs '56-lt. #
The true Democrat., 1856-11-04
FERRY AND ENTERTAINMENT.

'vNIE undersigned has got his Ferry in operation IL two miles below Little Rock. Due and diligent attention will be given at all times to the speedy Doctors, and those going for them, will be crossed at any hour of the night
 Good Lots are in course of construction. on each bank of the river, for the nvenience of drovers- good supply of wood on he north bank for the of travellers free of charge. Ministers of the Cos pei ferried free of charge.
 Living immediately on the Memphis road, I will entertain Travellers with substantial fair for them and horses and those stopping at my house will pass the ferry free of charge.
 Corn, Fodder and Oats for sale.
 Oct l4 '56.-tf JARED c. MARTIN
The true Democrat., 1856-11-04
SCHOOLS & COLLEGES.
ST. MARY:S ACADEMY. Little Rock. Arkansas.

UNDER CHARGE OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY INHIS Institution is beautifully situated on the
 \ Square at the Corner of Louisiana and Elizabeth streets The buildings spacious. "a large brick addition being lately erectedl and the extensive grounds offer delightful resort during the hours of recreation.
 The course of studies will be solid and extensive embracing the English French and Italian langua- ges History, Geography, Philosophy. including As tronomv and the use of the Globes; Arithmetic, Al zebra Botany Vocal and Instrumental Music, Draw inc and Painting and all kinds of useful and orna mental Needle Work Parents may rest satisfied that every attention consistent with the spirit of firm but mild government. will be paid the comfort of the young ladies placed at this Institute whilst the utmost care will be taken to nourish in their minds those principles of virtue and religion which alone can render education profitable No undue influence shall be exercised the religious opinions of the pupils; however, for the maintainance of good order all will be required to conform to the external discipline of the house. The Scholastic year, which commences on the first Monday in September, is di- vided into two Sessions of five months each
The true Democrat., 1856-11-04
TEACHERS WANTED.

ENHE Board of Trustees of Falcon Masonic Acade- my, wish to employ for the ensuing year male and female Teacher to take charge of school at said Academy, Falcon, Columbia county, Ark. Proposi- ons will be received in writing. to the Secretary of the Board gentleman and his lady or daughter, would be preferred: None need apply but those who are entirely qualified to teach all the Elementary Branches of an English education and the higher branches of Mathematics, Latin, Greek and French, etc. T. H. BAYIESS Scc,v
 Board oi Trustees Falcon, Columbia CO.,, Ark. Oct 2S '56-2m