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The true Democrat., 1856-04-29

the governor general, actual starvation, with a few exceptions at San Antonio had thus far been prevented. Their present supply would soon be exhausted, and they will require out side assistance for nine or twelve months to come.
 New York, Monday, April T.
 Fayal dates to the 23d of February are re- ceived here by the ship Marengo.
 Nothing has been heard of the Pacific. The imports of the past week were valued at the enormous sum of $62O49 OOO--one of the heaviest recei pts in one week ever known. There has been great excitement at Flushing, L. l., consequent on the finding of flour bar rel on the shore, with the remains of two hu- man beings in it. They were at first supposed to be those of the captain and mate of the Eudora, but further examination proved them to have been subjects for medical dissection.
 The Collins steamship Adriatic was launched from Steers ship-yard shortly after II o'clock this morning. She went off in splendid style, and plowed her way entirely across the river, backing up against the docks on the Williams burg side of the river. It is estimated that D. GOO persons were present.
 The steamer Emeu sailed to-day for Liver pool with full cargo, but no passengers or spe- cie.
 The coroner's jury upon the bodies of the persons killed by the burning of the ferry boat New Jersey, on the Delaware, returned a yer dict, in which they declared that the deceased came to their deaths by the inefficiency exhi- bited by the inspector in examining the dilapi- dated boiler, and by the negligence of the d- rectors of the ferry company in allowing an un~ safe boat to be employed in transporting pas ,J fo;l , for escape in case of an emergency.
 Baltimore, Monday, April 2.
 The four story warehouse in Baltimore street, opposite Hanover, was destroyed by fire last night. The building was occupied by Harly, Howe & Co.,, boot and shoe dealers, loss, $6O,- GOO; and Geo. A. Warder & Co.,, hatters loss $4O,OOO-fully insured. The carpet warehouse adjoining was broken in by falling walls, and the stock, owned by McDowell & Co.,, much damaged. A clothing warehouse in the rear was also crushed, and the stock, owned by Wesenfeldt & Co.,, injured. Entire loss esti- mated at $2OO,OOO.
The true Democrat., 1856-04-29
STATE OF ARKANSAS.

m the Dallas Circuit Court, March term, A. D. 1856 James $. Harvell, Plantif.
 r:4S 4oo Vs; Assnmst by attachment. Hlllery M. Bawldin, Detendant.
 ( N this day came the plaintiff by attorney, and it
 appears to the court that the attachment in this case has been levied upon the undivided one half in- erest of the west half of the southw quarter section twenty two in township eight south, of range hfeen west containing so more or ess and also certain COW and calf; that said defendant IIillery M Bawldin, is not resident.of this State and has not been served with process herein and it further pears that the plaintiffs demand against said defend ant amounts to the sum of three hundred dollars. sixty -four and 4 cents.
 It is therefore considered and ordered by the court that sad defendant be notified fthe pendency of this suit that unless he be and appear before this court on or before the third day of the term thereof at court to be holden at the court house. in the county of Dallas on the lst Monday ofSeptembern and show cause to the contrary, judgment will be rendered against him. and the land so levied on sold to satisfy the same; by pubcati of this order in some newr paper published in this State for the number of times and within the time prescribed by law, etc
 Attest: .iO GRAY Clarl.
 April % 56 2w Cost of adv S5
The true Democrat., 1856-04-29
MORNING, APRIL 29, 1856.

Hindoo "powers that be-" turn aJRipaap, and abuse Mir. Jones in the usual measure.
 Tuesday, September H. 1855, was, if we are to believe the editor of the Shield, tin deed proud day tor the American party ot Philips couaty," and on that day meeting was held, which the Shield said Gin intelligence and responsibility would compare favorably with any similar meeting ever held in the Un- ion." Of this meeting Mir. Mallory was pre- sident. Let us see if our friend of the Shield will take back his compliment, because this gen. tleman has exhibited the honesty to renounce doctrines experience has proved not only in- trinsically false, but dangerous to the best n- terests of the whole country.
 We will publish the full proceedings of this meeting in our next issue - Helena States Right Democrat AprI TO-
The true Democrat., 1856-04-29

TAKE NOTICE, MR. BoTTs-The following interesting paragraph is from the last issue of the Lynchburg Republican. A response from Mr. BoTTs is anxiously expected:
 "Nr. Fillmore and heeompronaise ..advo- cates of Mir. Fillmore claim much credit for him becanse he approved, as President, the com promise measures. Has not Mir. Bolts stated that it was fact that one time Mir. Fillmore had determined to veto those very measures and that it was with difficulty he was persuad- ed to sign them? We have so heard from good authority. We ask the Enquirer and Exami her to call Mr. Botts' attention to this matter The information comes so direct, that we are forced to believe it. At any rate, let us have the facts''
The true Democrat., 1856-04-29

THE NEW ORLEANS SHERIFFALTY DECIDED -J. NJ. BELL SHEEIFF-The New Orleans Delta, of late date has the following in relation to the decision of the supreme court in the con- tested election case of the sheriff of Orleans pa rsh
 An immense crowd assembled in and around the supreme court this morning, to ascertain it's decision in the celebrated Bell and Huftv case. In the court-roo so dense was the throng, that it was utterly impossible to procure seat As the decision of the court was being read there was a silence like that of death Eager curiosity expressed on the countenance of every spectatator At last when the decision was rendered, confirming the action of Judge Coto ton, of the sixth district court and declaring John M. Bell the legal sheriff of the parish of the crowd and the courtroom became gradu- ally thinned. Disappointment could be readin the features of many, and joy and gladness in those of others.
 "Justice has at last triumphed and law and order have prevailed. This is the last step in the proceedings. Mr. Bell will, of course, take possession of the papers and books of the office immediately.
 Judges Spoford, Voorhies and Lea con- cured in every point of the decision rendered. Chief Justic, Merrick concurred in the general opinion expressed, but differed from them on some points.
 "Judge Buchanan alone dissented from the conclusions of the other Judges"
The true Democrat., 1856-04-29

As there is much inquiry to know were the State and District Democratic Conventions will be held, we feel authorized by public sent- ment to state as follows:
 The State Democratic Convention will be held at Little Roch, on the 1st Monday in May, to nominate a candidate for Governor, to nominate candidates for electors, and to ap- point delegates to the national democratic convention.
 The Democratic Convention of the
 Northern Dis trict will be held at BatesviUe, on the 1st Monday in May next to nominate a candidate to repre- sent the first district in the next Congress.
 The Democratic Convention of the
 Southern District will be held at Hot Springs, on the 2d Mon day in May next, to nominate a candidate to represent the second district in the next Con-
The true Democrat., 1856-04-29
IMPORTANT SuIT DEcIDED -Tbe Favat+o

IMPORTANT SUIT DECIDED.-The Fayette- ville (N. O Observer reports the conclusion of an interesting trial in that county:
 " It was an action for libel and conspiracy, in which the plaintiff, Enoch Cobb, Baptist preacher, claimed $75OOO damages from ninety SIX of the most respectable citizens of Wayne, Duplin, and Lenor counties, for an alleged combination to drive Cobb out of Dupln-they alleging as a reason that he had melted slaves to house. burning, causing very serious and alarming destruction of property. After some deliberation, the jury returned verdict against ten of the defendants for $lOO--that is, S1O each. There was no evidence to convict the defendants on the count of conspiracy"
The true Democrat., 1856-04-29
White Goods and EmbrOideries

LUST received beautiful stock of White Goods and J Embroideries, consisting of Embd Lace Collars and Sleeves; French Emb'd '' {! '"
 Misses Basques;
 z Swiss and Jaconet Bands;
 C |" Skirts;
 Valenciennes and Laces and Edgings; Real Thread '' Emb'd French Muslins;
 Plain, Plaid and Striped Nainsook Muslins;
 '' s Swiss Figured Jaconets;
 Linen Cambric and Lawn; Linen Cambric and Emb'd Hankerchiets; Byrds Eye and Scotch Diaper; Towels Table Cloths and Napkins; and various articles too numerous to mention, and for sale low for cash by J. A. HENRY. Anril 1Sh6
The true Democrat., 1856-04-29
From the Richmond Enquirer The Know NOthines of the SOuth.


 That any man with the least protension to poli- tlcal information can concede to Fillmore the re- motest chance of election to the Presidency. is a proposition that we utterly deny and repu- diate. Why, the party which affects to SUD- port him is split into so many factions, that nobody can ascertain it's identity The bulk of the Know Nothing organization is under the control of black republicans; and they are in open rebellion against Fillmore-not so much because they distrust his opinion on slavery, as because of the desperate condition of his fortunes. It is barely possible that he may carry single Northern State.
 In the South the prospect is even more cheer less in the eyes of Fillmore's followers. They cannot count with any certainty on the support of the whigs, to whose alliance they are indebt- ed for their partial successes in the South.- Their own party is rapidly melting away by defection, and tumbling to pieces under the heavy blows of its own members. The terror of its discipline is now derided, and its organi- zatlon has lost all its strength and consistency since the public have had glimpse of its work ings Its ticket is palpable antithesis. Be- tween an lnveterate whg of the federal school, and a democrat who owes all his consequence to personal and political subserviency to An drew Jackson, there can be no identity of
 
 of public policy are just then Fillmore is the arch-enemy of the country. If Fillmore is a sound politician, then Donelson should be hang ed as traitor To say nothing of other mea- sures, Fillmore and Donelson are in antagonism on tariff, land, distribution, internal improve ment and sub-treasury-all of which are liv- ing and active issues before the countrv.- Wings support Fillmore because he takes the whg view of these questions. Will they put Donelson in position where he may succeed to the Presidency, and reverse the policy of his predecessor on every great measure of public economy? The idea is absurd Whig Know Nothings will not support Donelson; democratic Know Nothings will not support Fillmore. A house divided against itself cannot stand. In the next Presidential contest the Know Noth- ing party will sustian the most inglorious de- feat. Every one foresees the result.
The true Democrat., 1856-04-29
GROC RIE .

7NHlS DAY received per steamer Gipsv: 50 bags Prime Coffee;
 hhds Sugar;
 40 boxes Tobacco;
 20 assorted Pickles; 20 |" C Fruits: 10 Fresh Mackerel:
 < Lobsters; 10 6 Salmon: 10 Baltimore Oysters; 10 |" assorted Pie Fruits;
 bbs. Crushed Sugar:
 Molasses;
 White Wine Vinegar; 5 cases Preserved Pine Apple; Damsons;
 Green Cages; Lemon Syrup;
 Pine Apple Syrup; Strawberry "
 Raspberry '" Yeast Powders, Sweet Oil Soda. Saleratus, Cream Tartar, Indigo Madder, Copperas, Yellow Och e. spanish Whiting Table Salt, etc, etc. For sale low for cash MERRICK t& WASSFTI April % 1858
The true Democrat., 1856-04-29
For the True Democrat TO FLORE NCE.

The merry songs we used to sing,
 l cannot sing them now, Thou art not here to join the strain And kiss my fevered brow. Perhaps we ne'cr shall sing them more, We ne'er may meet again, But thou shalt aye be mine, sweet maid, Whilst life and love remain. When the dark pinicns of despair Der shadow earth and sky, Thou comest like the blest star of hope, And soon tho. shadows fly. Sweet mem'ry oft shall bring thee back, To cheer my lonely heart, When friends torsake and hope grows dim, And peace and iov depart,
The true Democrat., 1856-04-29
Quality ImprOved!-Variety Increased!!- Stock Enlarged!!s

HAVING increased, by consignments from the iA Manufacturers as wella as by direct purchases, the stock in this important branch of our business we invite planters to call and examine the variety of farming Implements and Machines adapted to the re- qurements of this section of country, such as Horse Powers for and two horses.
 Horse Powers, with Thrashers and Separators com pete.
 Threshng Machines, with Separator attached.
 Fan Mills four sizes best models.
 Grain Cradles, four styles and qualities.
 Straw Cutters Patent Self Shaperng ten sizes. | Corn Shelters, five styles and sizes, improved.
 Scythe Blades. Scythe Stones, Grain Rakes. Corn Crushers, Corn Mills, Corn Planters, se9d Sewers. Thermometer Chuns- Road Scrapcrs, Mott's Boilers. Sausage Suffers Cutivators. Garden Engines Hv- drauc Rams, Cistern Pumps Chain and Chain Pump Fixtures, Boring Machines, Mortising Machines Post Hole Augers. Grass Scythes. Grass Snaths, Wooden Tubing for Chain Pumps, ia article. in length about feet each made to be conveniently fitted together for cisterns of any depth) Plantation Bels and almost every variety of useful Gardening Tools and Implements.
 LOWNES ORGILL tS CO,
The true Democrat., 1856-04-29
Cairo, Fulton, Marshall and Gulf Rail
 Roads.

In another column we publish two articles, one from the Railroad Record, and the other from the True Democrat, in which 1t will be seen that the roads running to our State are of wide spread interest.
 The reflection forces itself upon us that to secure to Texas the great advantages to accrue from this labor and capital of other States, we must create for their roads an outlet on our Gulf This is one of the incentives to adopt a system by which we shall make markets on our Gulf for the extremes of the State. If we turn our attention to it now, and seek to con- meet the Gulf with, for instance, the Cairo and Fulton railroad, we shall embrace not only that road, but the Marshall also, and render our ports on the Gulf the natural points of com merce for much of Arkansas as we'll as Texas. Indeed we look to the time as not at all un- certain, when foreign vessels will discharge their cargoes at Galveston for the consi ignees n St. Louis instead of loading them now in New York, for the good reason, among others that at Galveston a return freight in cotton will al- ways be commanded.
 The entrance from Galveston to St. Louis and from New York to St. Louis, shows great disparity against the latter port. Galveston is fully two hundred miles nearer to the city of St. Louis on an air line measurement of both routes. With this superior advantage In our favor, and with the raw commodity to export, which commands two-t thirds of American tol- mage, what we ask, may not be our destiny?
 But these facts appeal to our people at this time with great force. It is for the people of North and East Texas to decide the question whether cooperation to bring about con- necton with tie coast shall not be the first ob- ect of interest to us in aiding the roads of the State? We have no private end to subserve ill making this appeal: no local purpose to achieve: our WHOLE STATE is our motto. The means are in our hands to master the re- sources of Texas and use them in building up our commercial greatness-in building up in our State the first cotton markets in the Union markets that will outrival New Orlean1--en- hancng the value of our lands every where, and placing the largest planting community Of the south in Texas The means are in our hand to grasp the commerce of rich portion of the west who are with us in feeling and in sentiment, but who are now subsidized to the merchant kings of New York and Boston. A magnificent destiny is before us, prudence and enlightened liberality are needed to lay the foundation for the glorious sequel. We have it; let us use it. Long before the Pacific is approached by a railroad, Texas may be plac ed in position first among her sister States.
 Onward be our watchword!
 The west has it's outlet in the broad sheet of wateron Matagorda bay and the mouth of the Rio Grande. Her voice is loud for railroads. The interior population and wealth dependent upon this bay is formidable element of the resour- ces of the State. She will cooperate with the east and the north in any measure of our State policy.-7eras State Gazette, Masch P.
The true Democrat., 1856-04-29

NHEREAS, THOMAS Y. ELLIS, who stands ln- w dicted for the crime of murder committed upon the body of Archibald T. Allen in the county of Prairie, and Lou MEYER who was imprisoned on acharge of murder committed upon the body Of John B. Clieudel in Little Rock, did make their es cape from the jail at Little Rock the 18th nst and are now running at large.
 THEREFORE l, ELIAS N. CONWAY, Governor of the State of Arkansas by virtue of the authority in me vested, do hereby offer reward of Four Hundred Dollars, to any person who may ap- prehend the said Ellis and Meyer, or Two Hun. dred Dollars, to any one who may apprehend either one of them and deliver them or him to the sheriff of Pulaski county, in order that justice in this behalf may be had and executed.
 In testimony whereof have hereunto set
 my hand and caused the seal of said State L. s.l to be affixed at Little Rock, on the 2lst
 day of April, A. D. 1856 -
 ELIAS N. CONWAY. By the Governor.
 D. B. GREER, Secretary of State,
 By R. H. JOHNSON, Dp'y Secy of State. DEscRIpT1oN--E is about feet 10 inches high rather slender form-deep blue eyes 21 years of age
 Meyer is about feet 716 inches high-.thick set dark hair-fair complection-ight eyes-between al and 85y years of agc-speaks the French and German languages
 April p, l856 4w.
The true Democrat., 1856-04-29
RUNAWAY.

h WAS committed to the Jail and Penitentiary, "A w house of the State of Arkansas, on April >Nthe l7th, A. D. 1856, by the Sheriff of Saline county, a negro man, who calls himself William, aged about 30 or S5 years is feet 6A inches high, aeayy set, weight when admitted, 1s8 lbs, and says ne belongs to John Weden, near Rodney, Missis- hppi, and left him on the 4th of July last pay Ine is hereby requested to prove roperH 0e dealt with according to law.
 GEORGE & ROBINS,
 Contractors. Little Rock, April 22, 1856. 6m r. $. Mississippi papers please take notice
The true Democrat., 1856-04-29
BY Ine TONtTnOf.
 Dawn R. GREER. Secretary of State.

DAVID B. GREER, Secretary of State.
 .sg- In addition to the above reward it is repre- sentcd that 0. G. Scruggs, of the.murdered man, has offered reward of TWO HUNDRED DOL LARS for said murderer
 DESCRIPTION -Pinckney c. Yandle is about thirty years of age--of light complexion-about five feet or inches high and stoops forward slightly, and the thumb of his right hand is a little smaller than the other caused bv rising It is said that he work at the carpenters trade It is supposed that Yande may have fled Indiana or Illinois he has relations living in those States
 April 8, 1856 4w
 The State Rights Democrat at Helena, will publish the above four weeks. and forward account to the Governor of Ark. for payment.
The true Democrat., 1856-04-29

OJ The Richmond Enquirer truly and proudly declares the repeal of the Missouri compromise to be one of the nobelest achiev- ments of the democratic party. That compro- mise destroyed State equality, and wronged and insulted the South
The true Democrat., 1856-04-29
0F In the Wisconsin K. N Senate, on the 10th March, bill was passed by vote of 16 to 6, making negroes voters

kNow NOTHING PATRIOTISM Zolhcof- fer, thorough Know Nothing member of Congress, has submitted resolution to give to
 each member $500 worth of books or 50 much money, at their option, in addition to S8 per day. This Is the way Know Nothings take care Of themselves, when they have chance S8 a day, with $500 a session besides, with sunlry other perquisites in the way of stationery, etc, IS pretty good pay, for all that the most of these parties are doing.-Bahimore Republican.
The true Democrat., 1856-04-29
From the Rich Aond Enquirer

MEssRs. EDIToRs:-Since you have predict ed the possible and probable declination of Mir. Fillmore and that too, upon seemingly strong grounds beg that you will insert the fol- lowing suggestion for the benefit of the Know Nothlngs, in the event of that deplorable con- urgency, namely: that if Mr. Fillmore should decline, George Washington Parke Custis shall be substituted in his stead, so that the ticket shall then read,
 For President,
 GEORGE WASHINGTON parke custis;
 For Vice President.
 ANDREW JACKSON doneIson.
The true Democrat., 1856-04-29
To Advertisers
10 B W 0 B X :.

Our facilities for doing all descriptions of Job Work nal be surpassed by any printing establishment in the country
 We have procured, cost of sixteen hundred dol srs one Isaac Adams mammoth printing machines whcl enables do book and pamphlet work in superior style and at very low prices.
The true Democrat., 1856-04-29
scene in d Police Court.

The prisoner In this case, whose name was Dicky Swivel alias "stove pipe Pele," was placed at the bar, and questioned by the Judge to the following effect:
 Judge--Bring the prisoner into court
 Pete-Here l am bound to blaze as the spirits of turpentine said when he was all a fire Judge--We will take little of the fire out of you. How do you live?
 Pete-I an't particular, as the oyster said, when they asked him if he'd be roasted or fried
 Judge-We don't want to here what the oyster said or the spirits of turpentne either. What do you follow? Pete-Any thing that comes in my way, as the locomotive said when he run over the lit- tie nigger
 JudSe-Don't care anything about the loco- motive. What is your business?
 Pete-Thats various, as the cat said when she stole the chicken off the table.
 Judge-That comes nearer your line, I SUD- pose.
 Pete-Altogether in my line, as the rope said when it was choking the pirate.
 Judge--If hear any more absurd compari- sons, will give you twelve months.
 Pete--l'm done, as the beefsteak said to the cook
 Judge-Now sir your punishment shall de- pend on the shortness of your answers. 1 sup pose you live by going around the docks.
 Pete-No sir, can't go around the docks without boat, and hain't got one.
 Judge-Answer me: How do you get your bread?
 Pete-Sometimes at the bakers, and some times eat tater.
 Judge-No more of yorr stupid insoence. How do you support yourself?
 Pete-Sometimes on my legs and sometimes on chee, (char)
 Judge-I order you to answer this question correctly: How do you do?
 Pete--Pretty we'll thank you, Judge; how do you do?
 Judge-I shall have to commit you.
 Pete-Well you've committed yourself f fust,
The true Democrat., 1856-04-29

Tennessee and have sworn that you shall die! Take that!''
 And the wretch attemted to draw pistol rom his coat, but the trigger caught in the rag ge1 i,ning of his pocket, it went off and he rqiled ron overheard into the muddy waters of the Mlsslsslppi--a corpse?
The true Democrat., 1856-04-29
S2OO REWARD.
Proclamation by the Governor. To all to whom these presents shall come

GREETING:
 NTIIEREAS. it has been made known to me that w on the l2th day of March, 1856, in the county of Phillips and State of Arkansas. one Gross Scruggs was murdered by his son in-law, Pnckney c. 1an- dle and that the said murderer has fled from justice and is now running at large
 Now THEREFORE. l, ELIAS N. CONWAY, Go vernor of the State of Arkansas. by virtue of the authority in me vested by law, do hereby offer ward of Two Hundred Dollars. to any person or persons who may apprehend the said Pinckney c. Yandie and deliver him to the sheriff of the said county of Phillips, in order that justice in this behalf may be had and executed.
 In testimony whereof. have hereunto set
 my hand and caused the seal of the State It. sl of Arkansas to be affixed, at Little Rock
 on the 9th day of April, A. D. 1856.
 ELIAS N. CONWAY.