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The true Democrat., 1856-01-15
Later From Europe.

ArfiVal Of the Steamer AragO.
 New York, January 5-The steamer Arago has arrived.
 Cotton market unchanged. Sales for three days amounted to 1S,0OO bales Fair Orleans 6l4d. Middling Orleans, 558 d. to sad Flour market dull. Wheat dull Corn declined 6l Provisions quiet. Nothing doing in Rice Manchester market generally unchanged.- Consols advanced -883. Sugar demand moderate. Coffee in good demand.
 The fall of Kars Is confirmed. The artillery of kars numbered 11O field pleces I he gar rison, 16OOO strong, with Mariff Pasha, eight other Pashas, and General Williams, were made prisoners of war; The disaster is greatly re- gretted in England and France. No further movements Ill Asia since.
 Omar Pasha has not yet been attacked at Kerlvis
 There has been dreadful gale at Sebastopol, destroying many huts end tents
 A French var steamer has been captured by Russian vessel sailing under Turkish coors, near Leghorn.
 The paper money troubles in Russia continue The lew Russian loan has met with but little success in the Berlin Bourse.
 There has been great fire in the military settlements of Odessa. The rumors of intended Notifications of Mos. COW and St. Petersburg are false.
 The treaty between the allies and Sweden and Norway has been ratified; the latter agree ing not to cede any portion of their territory to Russia The former guarantee the Scandivian kingdoms their present boundaries, and neither permit Russia to encroach upon the north or to seize the important island of Gothland. Con- tract made with Sweden for the French fleet to accompany her army.
 There is great stagnation in trade at Paris. The bank of France has been forced to increase her discount accomodations l The strikes in manchester continue. Efforts have been made to establish credit with the Modilier Bank in Spain.
 Peace rumors semi officially confirmed. Sev- era leading capitalists in Austria have sent | peace propositions to Russia which allies had accepted, but which it was believed Russia will reject.
 Samuel Rodgers, the poet, is dead.
The true Democrat., 1856-01-15

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That by virtue of l decree of the Pulaski Chancery Court made at the November term of said court, A. D. 1855 in case wherein Elias Rector WAS complainant, and
 the State of Arkansas. the Bank of the State of Ar kansas, George s. Birnie Albert Pike and Richard r. Pullian, were defendants, ordering and decreeng among other things the sale of the following tracts of land, situated the city of Fort Smith, in the county of Sebastian, to wit: The south west quarter of section ten (l0 the east half of the southeast quarter of section nine 9 and the south half of the northeast quarter of section nine g. all in township tight S north of range thirtytwo 32) west to take place in lots of ten each separately at the court house door of said county Sebastian between the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales on the 3d Monday of February, A. D. 1856, and ap- pointing the undersigned as commissioner of said court to carry into effect such sale. The undersigned will proceed to make sale of such lands on that day accordingly in lots of ten acres each at public ven due to the highest and best bidder, payment to be made down in cash, bonds or cupons issued by the State of Arkansas to the State, Real Estate Bank except the bonds hypothecated blythe latter bank A plat and diagram of the lots will be exhibited to any one who will call upon the commissioner at Fort Smith, and to purchasers at the sale. The lands are the same, commonly known as the Race Tract.
 1 SOLOMON F. CLARK Commissioner
The true Democrat., 1856-01-15

A STRANGE RUMoR-A London letter to the New York Journal of Commerce, dated Lon- don, November 30, says:
 A rumor has been in circulation for several weeks, and is now believed to be we'll founded that but for the influence which Louis Napoleon exercises upon Lord Palmerston, the financial crisis in this realm would have been infinitely less disastrous in its consequences than it is.- It is stated with positive confidence, that when the bank of France commenced the importa- tion of specie from the bank of England, the court of directors of the latter institution sent a deputation to Lord Palmerston, to obtain from his government an authorization to issue one pound notes, in order to check the drain of spe. ce. The ministry declined giving definite answer, until it could deliberate maturely upon the subject. The cabinet at Paris was consult ed and an answer was returned, that the mea- sure would meet with the unqualified disappro- bation of his imperial majesty! The bank of France required the precious metals for the sustenance of the credit of the Empire, and British interests Were thus made to conform to its exorbtant exactions.
The true Democrat., 1856-01-15

A CASE FOR THE ABoLITIoNISTS.--The Se- nate of Virginia have lately passed bill for the voluntary enslavement of free negro of Southampton county. He is ano old man, sixty years of age, and has been lately emancipated, but is anxious to remain in the condition of ser- vitude, which he knows by his own experience and observation is the best and happiest condi- ton for his race. So numerous are applications of this character that it has been found necessa- " to introduce a general law into the legisla- ture for the voluntary enslavement of free ne- groes of the commonwealth. th.-Ricbmoi,d Dis I)Ofcb
The true Democrat., 1856-01-15
LIVER COMPLAINT AND DYSPEPSIA.

Coringtoa, Ohio, Dec. 2-, 1858. My wife has been affected with the Liver Com plaint and Dyspepsia for number of years, during which time have spent great deal for factoring, but she received very little benefit therefrom and finally the doctors said that she could not be cured Last spring she concluded to try H.7ands German Bters she took two bottles, and ever since taking them she has been able to attend to her business I have sold quite number of bottles through her re- commendation, and far as can learn it has given satisfaction to all.'
 See advertisement. Dec. 25 lS5j-4t
The true Democrat., 1856-01-15
Great Snow Storm-Large Fire.

Neao Fork, Sunday Jan. 6.-There has been the greatest snow storm, north and south, that has been known for years. The mails are sus- pended in all directions
 The Weitung block of buildings, in Syracuse, has been burnt. Loss estimated at S2OOOOO
 There has been large fire in Middletown, Conn. Loss $1OO,OOO
The true Democrat., 1856-01-15
Medical Testimony cannot be COntr0verted.

-tAoNiS"h CstAhOuy DS COAn~sCAtCWe
 sE One of the most startling cases is narrated of | Dr. Mclane's Vermifugc by Dr. John Butler. of Lowell, Trunhull county, Ohio The case was that of young lady who had been very sick for e5ght years, and had consulted number of physicians, who had treated it of Prolapsus Uteri. Dr. Butler then called in, and for time believed with his predecessor, thatit case of Prolapsus. He was however, soon forced to the conclusion that his pa tent was suffering from worms and after much per suaSion prevailed upon her take two doses of Dr. M Lanes Vermitugc. This medicine had the effect of removing from her countless number of the lar geSt size. After she passed them, her health immc- diately returned She is since married and contin- ues to enjoy excellent heath
 szy Purchaser will please be careful to ask for Dr. M'Lane's Celebrated Vermifuge, and take none else. All other Nermifures in cornpari- son. are worthless. Dr. Nj Lanes genuine Vermi- fuge, also his Celebrated Liver Pills can now be had ut all respectable Drug Stores in the United States and Canada.
 For sale wholesale anl retail in Little Rock, by
 Dr. !. ]. McA AI4MONT tS co.
 s=eg- IIelmbold's Fluid Exha,ts have more than received the praise of patients they have the ap- probation of the medical faculty wherever they have been introduced; trial will satisfy the most skepti cal of their curative powers. { See advertisement llelmbold's Genuine Preparations.)
 Jan s, '56-aw
The true Democrat., 1856-01-15
Later from Central America.

Neao Yorh, January 6.-The St. Louis has arrived. There is great excitement in South America
 There has been gold discoveries made at Val paraiso. The gold is of superior quality.
 Another revolution impending in Peru. Car tillon's power is waning
The true Democrat., 1856-01-15
From WashiMgtOn-nO Lpeaker Yet.

Washington, Saturday, Jan. 5.-At MT. Will son's request, Mir. Etheridge withdrew his reso- luton, and after two more ballots the House adjourned. The last ballot stood: Banks, 95; | Richardson, 72; Fuller, 29; scattering, 10.
The true Democrat., 1856-01-15
PRINCETON FEMALE INSTITUTE.
FIR. B. T. Hitchcock, A.M., Principal.

EO Miss Julia Sullivan, Assistant Teacher.
 Mrs. F. and Miss NJ. Schaad, Teachers of Vocal and Instrumental Music
 Thosecond session of this Institution will commence the first Monday in February, 1858, and close on the last Friday in June, 1856. This Institution is conducted upon the principle that the design of Education is two-fold Mental development, and practical Utility. Every effort will be used to induce in the pupils habits Of close accu rate and original thought-of rigid anayss--of thor ough investigation of proper reliance on their powers and love for Morality and Religion The government of the school will be Firm, Mild and Paternal--Persuasve-n Coersive.
 The character of each recitation will be recorded at the time of rectng and the result, together with the health, industry and moral department of the pupil, communicated to the parent or guardian at the close of each month.
 There will be private examination on the last Friday of each month which the trustees, parents, guardians and friends, arc invited to attend. The best Text Books, will always be selected for the Use of the pupils.
 noted for the morality and intelligence of it's citizens and its freedom from those temptations which tend to divert the minds of the pupils from their studies
 TERMS.-Per Session of Five Months. PRIMARY DEPARTMENT s1o % PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT l2 % JUNIOR DEPARTMENT Is % SENIOR DEPARTMENT ... 20 % MUSIC ON PIANO AND GUITAR (each)
 WITH USEOF MEASUREMENT, BooKs.etc. 80 co DRAWING, PAINTING AND EMBROI-
 DEh1 eaeh) ................. io ~ INCIDENTAL EXPENSES. ............ %
 Pupils will be charged from the time of entering until the close of the session. No deoucuoh Will Dc made excep in case of protracted sickness. It is de- sirable that all should be present Ut the opening of the session.
 .I Jan. s-6w.
The true Democrat., 1856-01-15
DWELLING HoIsE FOR SALE.
TO BANK DEBTORS.

N\HE house recently occupied by John D. M 1 Adams, will be sold on reasonable terms. .S4- Enquire of W. k. SMITH. ! an. l5 1S56
The true Democrat., 1856-01-15
THE ARKANSAS HOT SPRINGS.

Nl1L H' WYE puDHc are informed that we have - \ reopened the HOTEL at these cele- erected BATH-HOUSES. and such other rconvenences for WARM BATHING FOR INVALIDS. as may be desired.
 Grateful for the patronage heretofore so lberallv extended offer to visitors earnest assurunce that no efforts part will be wanting to merit their continued confidence.
 The buildings of the Hotel have been remoddled upon an EXTENSIVE SCALE, combined with COM FORT and ATTRACTION in all their arrange ments.
 | The thousand miraculous cures performed by the hot bathing at these Springs have astonshed the most | scientific.
 l Rheumatism, Paralysis, Scrofula. Syphilis Chronic Affections and almost every other species of disease readily yield to the efficacy of these Baths The services of scientific physician can be had at @ moments rOtice; and invalid negroes sent to our care will be well attended, and forwarded to their homes in any part of the country. | superior ICE CREAM SALOON and SODA | FOUNTAIN have been erected for the accommoda- | ton of guests. Ice in abundance throughout the sumner.
 Facilities for Reaching the Springs. Persons desirous of visiting the Hot Springs are informed that there is tri- weekly line of steamers plying between Napoleon and Little Rock on the Ar kansas River. and tri-weckly line of stages from Pine Bluff on the Arkansas River, to the Springs also tri- weekly line of steamers from Napoleon via White river, connected with stages from White river to Little Rock, and daily line of stages from Little Rock to the Springs, q distance of sixty miles.
 The Wharf Boat, at the mouth of White river, kept by Messrs Johnson and Oracle, affords superior accommodations to the travelling public.
 STIDHAM, AKIN & CO.,.
 Proprietors.
The true Democrat., 1856-01-15
NEW REFRESHMENTS,
ONE PRIZE. TO EVERY TEN TICKETS
 COvitaI Prize. S1O.0OO

1000 Prizes, amounting to..............$3o.o to 900 Only ten thousand numbers! Tickets s5-Halves S2 5Q-QuarterS $l p.
 Bills on all solvent Banks taken at par. All com muncations strictly confidential
 JOHN L. LOGAN. Camden, Ouachita County, Arkansas, General Arent
The true Democrat., 1856-01-15

TNfIE undersigned have on hand some State Bonds, l for salc for cash or credit. on terms and in
 amounts suit purchasers having fractional sums to pay either of the Banks of this State WATKINS & GALLAGHER. Iittc Rock .Inly 3 1Sh6 finn
The true Democrat., 1856-01-15
 TRAVELLED CLOTE

1lAsA YARDS Enameled Cloth, suitable for Car lOO riage tops and of various qualities for sale low by J. A. HENRY.
The true Democrat., 1856-01-15

ylte speeal attention to the advertisement of Prof O. J. Wood of St. Louis, Mo As the names attached to
 the certificates are persons who are known to thou
 sands, it is needless to say than is said bv them in favor of Prof. o. J. WooDs CELEBRATED HAIR RESTORATIVE. Read for yourselves.
The true Democrat., 1856-01-15
Facilities for Reaching the Springs.
COMMISSIONER,S SALE,

IUVIl January 15. 1856. If
The true Democrat., 1856-01-15

up " oHO IOoiol'tGlOu Ol SOilt ul Gllc CGdJcS.
 Vain declamations regarding the provisions Of law for the extraditon of fugitives from ser vice, with occasional episodes of frantic effort to obstruct their execution by riot and murder continued, for brief time, to agitate certain localities. But the true principle, of leaving each State and territory to regulate it's own laws of labor, according to it's own sense of right and expediency, hadacquired fast hold of the public judgment to such degree, that, by common consent, it was observed in the organi- zaton of the territory of Washington
 When more recently, it bacame requisite to organize the territories of Nebraska and Kan sas, it was the natural and legitimate, if not the inevitable consequence of previous events and legislation, that the same great and sound prin- cipe, which had already been applied to Utah and New Mexico should be applied to them;- that they should stand exempt from the restric- tions proposed in the act relative to the State of Missouri
 These restrictions were, in the estimation of many thoughtful men, null from the beginning, unauthorized by the constitution, contrary to the treaty stipulations for the cesson of Loui- siana. and inconsistent with the equality of the States.
 They had been stripped of all moral authori- ", oV persistent eHOrtS to procure their indirect repeal through contradictory enactments. They had been practically abrogated by the legislation attending the organization of Utah, New Mex leo and Washington. If any vitality remained in them, it would have been taken away, in ef- feet, by the new territorial acts in the form ori- ginally proposed to the Senate at the first ses- sion of the last Congress. It was manly and ingenious as well as patriotic and just to do this directly and plainly, and thus releive the sta- tute-b book of an act, which might be of possi- ble future injury, but of no possible future be- neft; and the measure of its repeal was the final consummation and complete recognition of the principle, that no portion of the United States shall undertake, through assumption ol the powers of the general government, to'dic- tate the social institutions of any other DOT ton.
 l The scope and effect of the language of re.
The true Democrat., 1856-01-15

Since the last session of Congress treaty of smty, commerce, and navigation, and for the surrcnder of fugitive criminals, with the King. om of the. two Siciles; treaty of friendship, tommerce and navigation with Nicaragua; and convention of commercial reciprocity with the Hawaiin kingdom have been negotiated.- The latter kingdom and the State of Nicaragua have also acceded to declaration, recognizing
 $ international rights the principles contained n the convention between the United States .nd Russia, of the 22d of July, 1854 These reaies and conventions will be laid before the 'enate for ratification.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-05-21
THE ALLIANCE OF ENGLAND and FRANCE.

The tone of the English press is remark.
able for the bitterness with which it has tf
late assailed tie Emperor of the French.
'Eugenie's little pledge Of affection is fathered
by Punch, much to- the chagrin Of the 'bus-
band of the lady; tue Times publishes Be.
rangers revolutionary Songs; the Daily
'Nsaos issues advance sheets Of Victor Hsgq's
Contemplations the SYN appears in mourn
ing for the-F -Frenchme1s peace" and tie
Morning Herald proclaims that England
has been betrayed by her ally. Everywhere
is the ministerial attempt to make the proc.
'lamation of peace subject Of rejoicing re-
csiyed with sullen disdain. and it appears on
all hands a, matter of Indifference whether
the alliance between England and France
shall continue another day. The truth can.
not be disguised, that the British government
has been out.witted by the crafty Emperor
: ard that England has exposed the weakness
;of. her rulers, and lavished her wealth for no
useful purpose.
We have no cause for detection in tie &C.
tual state of affairs. The alliance could
never be approved by America, who recog-
nnized from the first that -despot and body
of arrogant oligarcbs were leagued together
for no honorable considerations.-It was
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-05-21
DEATH OF THE HON. ". G. DAWSON.

Another of Georgias favored and honored
sons has been gathered to the tomb. The Hon.
William C. Dawson, 1--WE learn by passengersO
died at his residence in Greensboro, yesterday
(Tuesday) morning, of bilious cholic.
Few men in Georgia was so extensively known,
or so universally esteemed. For thirty years or
more he has occupied prominent position in the
State, either as Senator or Representative in her
Legislature, Judge of the Superior Court, or
Representative or Senator in Congress- in all Of
which stations he conferred honor upon himself
and his native State, to whose interests he ever
devoted himself with zeal and energy that
knew no tagging. He was eminently man Of
action, energy and enterprise, and has associated
his name indissolubly with the history of the
State and lis progress. Nor was his fame eon-
fined to Georgia /; hi, career in Congress had won
for him distinction abroad, and he had endeared
himself to his associates from every section Of
the Union.
He was not less distinguished in private than
public life. There he exhibited oil those traits
Of character which are calculated to adorn and
elevate the social circle, and which bound him
by the strongest ties to those who knew him
best, and therefore loved him most In that cir
Gle, his death will create vacuum which cannot
be filled. They have the consolation, however,
of knowing that he descends to the grave at
mature age, full Of honors and universally re-
gretled.-Chronicle & Sentinel.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-05-21
EDGEFIELD, S. G, MAY 21, 1856.
W.T.. DuRrsoE 4 SON, Proprletors.

strange that the people of England should
have been so purblind as to clamor for war
which was fatal to their liberties. They
have at las. awakened from their folly, and
it is healthy promise for the future that all
the attempts which Lord Palmerston, through
his organs, has made to raise feeling OF
animosty against the United States have re.
coiled upon himself, and that the expression
of amity between the people Of Eng land
and America has been almost universal.
1t may be proved that Palmerston has
made use of that potent engine placed at
his command, called secret diplomacy, to
breed bitter dissensions between US in Gen.
trail America, but his tenure Of Office ap.
pears so feeble that it will hardly be possible
for him to complete his designs, whatever
they may he. He is now in decided mi
nority in both Houses of Parliament, and
xhen he falls, not only may we anticipate
an end to the active alliance between Eng.
land and France, but look forward to a sat-
isfactory termination of all existing disputes
relating to our couutry,-ChrOncle & Sen.
tinel
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-05-21
TOM HOODS ADVICE.

Tom Hood gives the following advice to
such writers as would see themselves in
print:
1t is more difficult than may be supposed
to decide on the value of a work in MS,
and especially when the hand writing pre-.
sents only swell mob of bad characters,
that must be severally examined and re-ex-
amined to arrive at the merits and dement's
of the case. Print settles it, as Coleridge
used to say, and to be candid, | have more
than once reversed or greatly modified pre-.
vious verdict, on seeing rough proof from
the press. But, as editors too well know, it
is next to impossible to retain the tone Of
stanza, or the drift of an argument, while
the mind has to scrabble through b patch Of
scribble. scrabble as stiff as a horse cover.
The beauties of the piece will as naturally
appear to disadvantage through such me.
dium's as the features of pretty woman
through bad pan of glass; and, without
doubt many tolerable article has been con.
signed, hand over hand to the Balaam box
for want of a fair copy. Wherefore, o We
Poets and Prosers, who aspire to write Mis-.
celanies, above all, o ye palpitating Untried,
take care, pray ye take care to cultivate
good, plain, bold, round text. Set'up Tom.
kins as well as Pope and Dryden for mod.
el, and have an eye to your pot.hooks. Some
persons hold that the best writers are those
who write the best hands, and have known
a conductor of magazine to be converted
by a grabbed Ms, to the same opinion. Of
all things, therefore, be legble; and to that
end practice in penmanship. If you have
never learned, take six lessons Of Mr.. Car.
stairs. Be sure to buy the best paper, the
best pens, and then sit down and do the best
you can : as the schoolboys do, put out your
tongue and take pains. So shall ye happily
escape the rash rejection Of jaded editor
SO, having got in your hands, it is possible
that your head may follow; and 80 last, not
least, ye may fortunately avert those awful
mistakes of the printer, which sometimes
ruin a poets sublimest effusion by pantomi.
mically Transforming his roses into noses,
his angels into angles, and all his happiness
into pappiness.