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The true Democrat., 1856-06-24

Col. BENToN's LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE.- Col. Benton has written letter formally accept ing the nomination as candidate for Governor of Mssourl-a step 70 which he is " induced by no'paitry calculations of the chances of an cleo tion, but wholly and entirely upon consdera- tions of public good. Here is the letter, as we find 1t in the Democrat Louis Neaos.
 To THE CITIZENS OF MISSOURI: l have come to the determination, at this place, to accept the democratic nomination for the office of Cover nor of our State induced to it by no paltry cal culaton of the chances of an election, but wholly and entirely upon considerations of public good. The nomination. of MT. Buchanan for the Pre- sldency determines my course in relation to the Governorship. Iconsider him the safest chance for preserving the peace of the country, now greatly endangered both at home and abroad, and believing him to be the best chance orpeace, 1 hold it to be the duty of those who are in favor of that object to assist in his election; and for one, shall do so-in public capacity, if you invest me with one, and as private citizen of Missouri, if not. I will proceed to the State immediately, first landing at Cape Girardeau, and then proceeding to other parts of the coun- try. Your fellow-citzen,
 WHOMAS H. BENTON.
 Cincinnati, Ohio, June 2, 1856.
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SALARIES OF CLERKS OF THE BANK OF ENG LAND-A clerk in the bank of England enters at the age of seventeen, on salary of one hun dred and. fifty dollars a year, with an additional hundred if he is punctual every morning His salary is increased fifty dollars a year till his income reaches four hundred dollars. It is then raised twenty-five dollars a year till it reaches an annual salary of five hundred dol lars From that time the salary is increased at the rate of forty dollars year till the gentle mar has worked his way up to the comfortable income of thirteen hundred dollars. But this is not all. Every employee of the bank is en- titled to retiring pension of an amount pro- porioned to the number of years he has served. After forty years service, we believe, clerk is entitled to retire upon pension equal to the amount of the salary he enjoyed at the time of his retirement. When a clerk is absent on leave he forfeits thirty three cents per day-an arrangement which has double advantage of securing the bank from imposition, and of giv- ing modest man the courage to ask for leave of absence when it is necessary; indeed, the system generally seems to us the only one by which faithful service can be rationally ex- pected.
The true Democrat., 1856-06-24

Who are the Dangerous Men to the South!
 Let the people read the following significant editorial from GREELEY's N. Y Tribune, and determine for themselves:
 "The Legislature of Connecticut failed to select a United States senator yesterday, through division between the "American' and the republican" members. We deeply regret this, and think the republicans" are making mistake which endangers the State in the Presidential election. When majority of tue anti Nebraska members of tue Ohio Legis- lutare last winter nominated Senator WADE aoho is "republican" and no Amer7can"- THE AMERICANS" GENERALLY AND PROMPT. LY CAME TO HIS SUPPORT AND ELECTED HIM on the first ballot, though some of them pre- ferred another. Now that the tables are turn ed in Connecticut we exhort our friends there to do likewise. They might probably by per sistence force the Americans" to drop Mr. Dixon and take up some one else; but that a0oald cause c rtbmning aobsch it is hei, interest and duty to avoid."
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red, and no further action whatever shall be had thereon"
 Fillmore again voted with Adams. Giddings and Slade against the resolution. The mme. diate question was on the motion of Mr. Thomp. son, of South Carolina to lay on the table, with view to an amendment. The amendment was the resolution proposed by him, as already explained, against which Mr. Fillmore also vot- ed.
 After the expiration of his term in Congress he was in the service of the State of New York as comptroller.
 In October, lo47, a whig convention was held at Albany and MT. Fillmore was nominated for the Vice Presidency.
 The convention adopted the Wilmot proviso unanlmously. The address which it sanction- ed, avows "UNCoMPRoMIsING HOSTILITY TO THE EXTENSION OF SLAVERY No MORE TERRIFIC KY Is OUR WATCH WORD, UNLESS IT BE FREE. We present you sound, good men, who PERSON ATE these principles'
 This review of MT. Fillmore, shows that his course on slavery had never wavered from 1888 to 1847, period of nearly ten years No act no word from him, not line nor letter can be produced to the contrary. He was not only the impersonation of abolition in every vote he gave, but he kept pace with its demands upon every new question:
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MT. Brooks Letter to the Senate


 During the sitting of the United States Se- ed the following letter from Hon. P. S. Brooks, of the House of Representatives, which was read and ordered to be printed:
 House of Representatives, May 29, 1856.
 SIR: l have seen in the public journals of this morning report of the senate committee to whom was referred resolution of the se- nate, directing an inquiry into an assault made by me on the 22d inst, on senator from Mas sachusetts. It is with unfegned regret, find in this report that what had intended only as redress for personal wrong, has been constru- ed into, or must necessarily be held as breach of privilege of the senate While making full and explicit disclaimer of any such desire or purpose, 1 ask leave to say that, for the oc- casion, considering myself only as gentleman in society and under no official restraint as member of the 'ouse of Representatives, 1 did not advert to or consider there was any al- formative restraint imposed upon me, by reason that the offense came from a member of the senate. l had read attentively and carefully, a speech delivered on the 18th and 2Oh ult., by a senator of Massachusetts, and found therein language which regarded as unjustly reflective, not only on the history and character of South Carolina, but also to friend and relative. To such language thought had just right to take exception, under the circumstances the senator from South Carolina, who was affected by these remarks, being absent from the senate and the city. l had reason to believe that the senator from Massachusetts did not acknowl- edge that personal responsibility of wrongs in personal department which would have saved me the painful necessity of the collision which 1 sought, and in my judgment, there fore, 1 had no alternative but to act as I did. That the assault was made in the senate chamber was caused only by the fact that, after a careful search elsewhere, on the previous as well as the same Jay, the offender could not be found outside of the walls of the senate cham Der. And the senate had adjourned for more than an hour previous to the assault
 1 submit the foregoing statement from high respect for the senate of the United States and ask that 1t may be received as full disclaimer of any design or purpose to infract its privileges or offend its dignity.
 1 cheerfully add, should the facts, as report ed by the committee of the senate, be never theless necessarily considered as breach of privilege, conclusion of law, my earnest desire to atone for it, so far as may be by his unhestating and unqualified apology, and that you will oblige me by communicating this to the senate as its presiding officer.
 l have the honor to remain sir
 With great respect your servant,
 P. S. BROOKS. To Hon. lessee D. Bright,
 praSidapt if tIa ta
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 Small doses seld m fail to cure the Piles.
 One dose cures the Headache arising from foul Stomach.
 Strong doses often repeated cxpel every worm from the body. They should be given to children. who are always more or less afflicted with this scourge As gentle Physc they have equal
 One box cures derangernent of the liver
 Half box cures Cold.
 They purify the blood and thus strike at the foun- dation of every disease
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 They are purely vegetable, and can do no harm but do accomplish an unaccountable amount of good Prepared by DR. J. C. AVER Practical Chemist Lowell Mass, and sold by every respectable druggist in the United States.
 Sold by J. J. McALMONT, Little Rock, H. F. Farnsworth X Co.,, Memphis; J. Wright & Co.,, New Orleans and by agents in every county in the State. .Tune 3 1858 2m
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Desha County Convention.

At large and enthusiastic meeting of the democracy of Desha county, held at the court house in Napoleon on the 16th of June, 1856. the following resolutions and nominations for county offices, were moved and carried: Moved by Mir. George E. Maysor, and se- conded by Judge Patterson, that Mr. Jacob Mitchell take the chair--carried Moved by MT. Mayson and seconded by Judge Patterson, that MT. Henry E. Green act as secretary-carried.
 The chairman having taken his seat, called upon James B. Johnson, esq. to state the ob- feet of the meeting. MT. Johnson having done so in a neat and appropriate speech, 1t was moved by Judge Anderson, and seconded by Mr. Johnson, that the chair appoint com mittee of ten.
 | The chair then appointed Capt. Hartman, Captain Shroud, Mir. Guest, Dr. McMullen, MT. Dunlap, Judge Anderson, MT. J. B. John son. Fred Heinz, Mir. Gardiner John V. Ja- cobs, committee to prepare and present to the convention a ticket embracing all offices | from representative down to coroner.
 Moved by Judge Anderson, and seconded by Dr. Lemly, that the committee do retire. Judge Patterson then moved, and Mir. Jones seconded, that Col Farrelly do address this meeting-carred
 Col. Farrelly, who evidently labored under bad cold, addressed the meeting on the is- sues of the day. concluding only on return o the committee.
 The committee having returned, the follow ing ticket was presented--
 For Representatiue-Judge John Patterson
 Probate Judge-Wm. R. Anderson,
 Czerk-James P. Clayton.
 {" County Teasurer-J ames L. Martin. Sc1.ool Com'r-Wm. Gardiner.
 h. Ln. Com'r.-Sol. Hopkins
 Coroner-Henry Frank.
 County Smueyor-D. Weir.
 Mr. Johnson then stated the committee had not nominated any sheriff for this reason there were two candidates, both good democrats and they had concluded to leave the nomina tion to a committee of the whole
 Mir. Johnson then moved and Judge Ander son seconded the following resolution: Resolved, That this convention nominate nc man for office who will not abide by Its decl sion and pledge himself to support its noml nee-carried. ,
 The candidates for sheriff, Mir. George E Mayson and MT. John " Jacobs-were theT called upon--the above resolution read to them and they were asked if they were willing tt abide by the decision of the convention. Hav ;no both answered in the affirmative, the chair man took the sense of the meeting and MT George E.. Mayson was nominated by large
 Moved by Dr. McMullen, and seconded by Captain Hartman, that George E.. Mayson o' nominated by acclamatlon-carred'
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Judge Greenwood.

We are much gratifed to see by the proceed ings of the Batesville congressional convention, that the Hon. Albert B. Greenwood. who has already served the State with so much ability in Congress, has been renominated for that dis tinguished position. While it shows the high est degree of confidence in his sterling worth and integrity as statesn an in the opinions of his constituents, it must also show to the world that his past services are appreciated and re- cognized at home. Though in his absence in the discharge of the duties of his office, the most strenuous efforts were made for his defeat. lie has most gloriously shown to the democra- cy of the land, that he is the man who will sustain their banner " through thick and thin,' , or be wrapped in its folds and buried beneath the crumbling ruins of the noblest temple o1 liberty the world has ever seen.-E B. LateNi-
The true Democrat., 1856-06-24
The Gazette and Democrats vs. Gov. Con.
 way and the Banks.

This delectable sheet is regaling it's readers with history of the rise and progress" of the Arkansas banks-we presume the articles are read by somebody, but for our part we have no time to read them. We glanced over one or two issues in which this subject was the leading topic of discussion, accordlng to the Aead- a'ag; but upon examination, we found that "Conway and Johnson," "kith and kin" etc., etc., was the sum and substance of the rich re- frain.
 We shall pay particular attention to the re-. cord, when 1t comes down to modern times. to the days in which the present Gov. Conway had connection with the aforesaid banking affairs, and endeavor to keep the Gazette man straight, should he attempt to travel out of the record. We hope he will tell us how many of the bank trustees were e kth and kin'' of Gov. Conway? And how many of the attor- neys employed by said trustees were members of the family?' and many other minor de- tails, of perhaps less importance-for instance: How much he gets per annum or per diem, as the case may be, for abusing Gov. E. N. Con- way? What the aforesaid trustees, and the rest of the bank swiudlers, would give to see E. N. Conway plotted out of political existence These are matters about which the public would like to be intormed.-Foyt SmM He,ahl.
The true Democrat., 1856-06-24
Hoofand's German Bitters, the Great Re.
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J. M. HuLsHIzER Doylestown, Pa., June 20, 1853, says: My wife has been afflicted with nervous de- bility since September, 1851, since which time have been unable to find any physician or medicine that would benefit her in the least, until one day called at the store of Dr. Harvey, of this town, for some
 ncture of iron, and described 10 him the af1ictons of my wife; he then handed me lot of papers tc read, among which I found one describing your Ger man Bitters, immediately procured few bottles from him. and pleased to state that the use of the Bitters has done her good than all the medicine she has heretofore taken. wish you to send me ( half dozen bottes" See advertisement
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PREsENTATIoN.-The American party in Louisville have presented George D. Prentice, of the Journal, with magnificent service Of silver. The tribute is we'll deserved, and ho- nors alike the recipient and the donors. Nck'- burg Whig, June z, '56.
 GTAll men have right to liberty, no mat ter ,uhat color.-Louisvile Journal cf lo44.-- Geo. D. Prentice editor.
 We have ever looked forward to the day when Kentucky should contain within her bounds no bondmen, and we hope to live to see the light of such day.-Lou,sviNe Journal Q, Aug. 25, 1845.--Gso D. Prentice editor.
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of the Bureau of Construction, etc.. of June g. 1856. Should my offer be accepted, I request to be ad- dressed at ;, and the contract forwarded at
 ,orto flor signature and certificate.
 (Date) (Signature.) The schedule which the bidder encloses must be pasted to his offer and each of them signed by him. Opposite each article in the schedule the price must be set the amount carried out the aggregate footed up for each class, and the amount likewise written in words.
The true Democrat., 1856-06-24
RUNAWAY NEGRO IN JAIL.

Hb WAS committed to the Jail of Conway coun- "a w ty. Arkansas. on the l7th day June, A.. --AHD. 1856, as a runaway slave. negro man who says he belongs to Vim. Gilmore, living inc Chambers county Ala, and was brought to Hampstead county, Arkansas in the care of Wm. Hail, ovcrseer of Wm. Gilmore. The said negro is dark copper color, 20 or 25 years od had on when taken mp coarse cotton pants and shirt, and gray woolsey coat, and an old linsey vest. and old brogan shoes old black wool hat the said negro has scar on his left temple. ard slight on his left rist, and calls his name Gar ner.
 The owner of said slave is requested to come for ward, prove property, pay charges and take said negro away he will edeat with the law directs
 ROBERT l.. CARGILE. Sheriff and
 June 24 '56 6m .lailor of Conway Co.,, Ark.
 Cost of adv S26 or el ner week
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TIE STATE OF ARKANsAS.1

County of Pulaski.
 In the Chancery Court of said county, at the May term thereof A. D. 1856; Sth day of May, A. D.. lS56
 Peter T. Crutchfeld, Complainant
 vs. In Chancery.
 Louis A. Marchand. DeteRdant.
 vgNIiIS day the complainant, by solicitor, and E it appearing by affidavit annexed to his said bill. that the defendant is nonresident of this State it is therefore ordered that the defendant be notified of the filing and pendency of said bill against him, the object whereof is to obtain decree. directing com planant to execute a certain deed of trust made by defendant and wife to him the 29th December, 1851 and sell the W E of s E A, sec 4, subject to the rights of Mrs Mary Lincoln and the east half of the quarter reserving the ten conveyed to Bishop Byrne) and to apply the proceeds of sale ac cording to the stipulaons of said deed by publica- ton of this order in newspaper printed in this State for two weeks in succession the last insertion thereof to be at least four weeks before the men of the next term of this court and that unless he shall appear herein before the fourth day of said term. which will be bcgnn and held at the court house in said county the first Monday of August, A. D. 1856, and file his exceptions, plead, demur or answer the said bill, the same will be taken con- fessed and an nterocutory decree entered accordingly
 true copy from the record.
 Attest: GORDON N. PEAY, Clerk.
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0 BIT U A RY.

WILLIAM ALBERT, son of the Hon. Daniel and Mary A. Ringo, died at the residence of his father, Little Rock, Arkansas on the 2Oth day of June, aged one year and one month. He was beautiful bright-eyed boy; so merry, so gentle, and, in all his sickness so patient and quiet, with ever a smile for those around him. Dear Willie, we will long miss thy little che- rub face and the prattle of thy little isping ton- que. But we should not mourn, for thou hast gone to tune thy harp amid the bright-robed bands of Heaven.
 Christ has taken thee to rest
 Amid the lambs within his breast
The true Democrat., 1856-06-24
Important to House Keepers, Farmers and
 Fruit (.rOwers

A RTHUR'S PATENT AlR-TIGHT CAN, for A preserving fresh fruits and tomatoes for winter This article so extensively used in the east last will be introduced to the public of Little Rock and vicinity by the undersigned, who has now the exclusive right manufacture, in this vicinity for the coming season. It only necessary to call and anime these articles and the recommendation of the persons who have used them to be convinced that they are the best most simple and economical article for the purpose ever offered to the public. They can De used by the most unskilfu person without the shghest Fisk of failure. Purchasers are supplied wil circular containing full and reliable directions fol putting up fruit and tomatoes in these vessels placing the whole process conveniently within the reach o every house keeper
 Manufactured and for sale by
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 Main street, Little Rock, Ark.
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lsIET ME En

tNOR the purpose of returning with the most ee- A gant stock of goods yet brought to this mar Ket It Is necessary should be of to New York ler than my usual time, and must appeal to those lndeoteo 70 me, to come now and settle their note. and accounts astisupon this depend to get an early start. D. c. FULTON.
The true Democrat., 1856-06-24
Dissolution of CO.partnership.

5s5s % Dss essns sas, sstnsp rss s firm of J. J. McAlmont & Co.,, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Dr. McAlmont having purchas- ed the whole establishment, will continue the busi ness in his own name and on his own account. He will pay all the debts of the rm and is authorized to collect all it's dues.
 SOLON BORLAND. NJ. D.,
 J. J. MoALMONT, NJ. D., Little Rock June 2l l856
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THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, !

County of Pulaski.
 In the Chancery Court of said county at the May term thereof, A. D. 1856; sth day of May, A. D. 1S56 Thomas II. Fletcher, and others, C0mplatnants.
 In Chancery
 Noah II. Bad gett, and others D"frndnntS. viNIlS day appeared the con claimants, ny solicitors, II and it appearing t the cuurt that the detrndants James Price and Mary Price hi~ wife Rober. Brazil Daniel NJ. Fletcher John C. Fletcher James Fletcher jr., Andrew J. Fletcher and Richard Fletcher, are residents of this State, it ordered that they be notified of the filing and pendcncy of the bill against them in this the object whereof is to obtain decree to perfect the title the lands belonging to the estate of James Fletcher deceased. and for the sale of said lands and distribution of the proceeds among the heirs of said Fletcher, etc. by publication of this order in some newspaper printed ill this State for weeks in succession the last insertion thereof be at e;St four weeks before the commencement of the next term of this court and that unless they appear herein or before the fourth day of said term, which will be begun and held at the court house in said county on the first Monday of August, A. D. 1856, and file their exceptions, plead demur said bill, the same will be taken confessed, and in terlocutory decree entered accordingly
 A true copy from the record.
 Attest: GORDON N. PEAY, Clerk.
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ALL HAIL! SOMETHIEG FOR THE
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 As a wash for cleaning the head and removing the dandrutf it stands unrivaled.
 DEAR SIR; Having used your Hair Restorative for the last six months, and with complete success think it my duty to give you certificate of it's won deru effects Having taken sick in Galveston, some four years since. through which lost my hair, and having tried various articles and found no benefit was requested by many to try yours and after using two of your quart bottles found my hair growing very fast, which any person see demonstrated by calling at No. 28 Olive st. St. Louis To the public in general l have no hesitation in saying this iq truly useful and wonderful article for the restoration of the Hair. MORRIS GOSLING.
 St. Louis May 23 1854.
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N N-Greatest Discovery of the Age.-We n- ve special 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 1t is needless to say than is said by them in favor of Prof. o. J. WooD's CELEBRATED HAIR RESTORATIVE. Read for yourselves.