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The true Democrat., 1856-07-29

And for sale at the cash store by July Is, '56. M OSBORN.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

10 We have received from Fulton, a
communication over the signature Of "a
Friend" giving the particulars of the un-
fortunate circumstance which occurred there
on the 10th instant, in which Mr. Chestnut
was killed. The reason We have not pub
lished it is, because We have not been furn-
ished with the real name Of the writer. Tn
the communication We are charged with
representing the affair in very excep-
tionable light" to one Of the parties In
this "a Friend" is mistaken We simply
stated the fact that one man had been shot
by another. without detailing the circum-
stances, because We had not learned them
What We stated. is admitted by a Friend.
and shows that his accusation is an unjust
enc.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

Starting Ignoyance-The Baltimore
Patriot gives startling picture in relation
to the state Of education in Maryland, Or
rather the want of it. 1t seems by the last
census that there are 1000 native white
adults within the limits of the Common
wealth who can neither read nor write, and
over 5000 foreigners. The head of every
third family in Maryland being in the same
lamentable state Of ignorance, while more
than ten thousand men exercise the right Of
suffrage who are utterly unable even 10 read
the names of the candidates for whom they
vote OF truth, there is wide field for
schoolmastcrs in Maryland.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

u. ARMY-Gen. Scott, in his annual
report to the Secretary Of War. on the state
of the army. recommends retired list for
superanuated officers. He says there are
40 or so officers, mostly in the highest COM
missions, rendered non effective by the in
6rmities Of age. by wounds or chronic dis.
eases, while thrice the number of junior Of
fcers are anxious for increased rank. He
also recommends increased pay to the off,
GERS, and a considerable addition to the
number of general officers. The recon-
mendatious include one additional Major
General, and two additional Brigadier Gen.
erals, to make, with the two brigadiers Of
the line already in commission. five ccmman-
ders for the geographical departments of the
army, with six other brigadier generals for
the chiefs of the Adjutant Generals depart.
ment, the corps of engineers, the corps Of
Typographical engineers. the ordinance de-
partment, the commissariat of subsistence
and the pay department respectively.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

The annual report of the agricultural bu-
roam of the United States for the past year
reveals many interesting facts. The length
of the tables preclude the possibility of our
publishing them. According to the ofhclal
statement. the total value of the vegetable
products for 1866 was S1,355. 1881, 500 and
the value of the animals and animal pro-
ducts are put down at 81. 352 005,0OO; ma
king the total value of the agricultural pro-
ducts of the year the enormous sum OF sZ'-
7O7, ,992, 500 For correct appreciation
of the agricultural prosperity OF our coun.
try, it is necessary to compare the fruits OF
1855 with the estimates of the same nature
made for the years 1S49- so, which. accord
ing to the census reports amounted to on
ly 81 ,299. 1877 ,9S2, showing an increase OF
over one hundred and eight per cent IN flve
years. An incident unparalleled in the his
tory of nations The crop of corn for
1855 is estimated at 600. .000,0 900 of bush
els. valued at three hundred and sixty mil
tions of dollars Wheat, l65 5,OO0. 600 OF
bushels, valued at two hundred aud forty
seven millions of dollars Sugar, from
cane, 305 900, 900 lbs, valued at thirty live
million three hundred thousand dollars.-
Rice, 1,7OO,OOO.O00 lbs, valued at ten
| millions of dollars Cotton, 1,700, 900. .0OO
lbs, valued at one, hundred and thirty-siz
millions of dollars. Tobacco, l90. .O0O. .OOC
lbs valued at nineteen millions of dollars
This estimate is highly hattering to the ag
ricultural condition of the south. The val
ue of the cotton crop against :he estimate O
1850. S9S,603, ,720, presents an increase o
3S per cent The value of the rice croT
has increased in the last five years, So .OOO,
900. or $50 per cent. Tobacco. from Sl2,
9S2 CSC 70 100000, or nearly 30 pei
cent. Sugar from sl2.368. 800 to s35,
$50. 600, or $50 per cent. Within tb,
same time production of wheat at the soutl
has increased from S106, ,4S5, ,934 to S247,
500.944. or from 100,4S5, ,944 to 10000,
600 bushels
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

A ToucHING SeENE-A correspondent
of the Elmira Republican says that in a re-
cent trip over the New York and Erie rail-
road, an incident occurred that touched ev-
cry beholder's heart with pity A compar-
ativel ly young lady, dressed in deep mourn
ing-her husband having recently died
was travelling southwark, having in her care
and keeping young daughter of some six
years. The little girl was mild-eyed as an
autumnal sky, and as delicate as a hyacinth
her emaciated fingers as delicate and
transparent as the pearls of Ceylon Touch
ingiy beautiful was the affections of her
heart for the mother, whose solcitude for
the daughters comfort was increasingly
manifested. Looking ever and anon from
the car window she turned to her mother.
saying. Mother L am weary-when shall
we get home ?'' After time she fell into
gentle slumber. and awakening suddenly
"a radiant smile overspreading her features
she exclaimed, pointing upward -"Moth-
sr, there is papa home at last ~ and
expired. 1t was yet many weary mile
to the mother home. but the angels pity
ing the little sufferer. gathered her to the
Paradise of Innocence.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

~Ex Gov Reeder has published re-
ply to the message of the President of the
United States on Kansas affairs. 1t con-
tains very indignant denial of the truth of
the facts in the message, and the expression
of a very contemptuous opinion upon its
logic, and promises at some future day to
make an exposition at length. He puts
that day long way of, by declaring that he
will bide his time until he shall have seat
and voice in the Congress. under the late
e1 pa,te election by the Free Soilers OF
Kansas Then he will do very brave things,
but a. he does not undertake to do it until
then, the President need not have much
uneasiness about the matter. When Recder
gets that seat we shall expect Brigham
Young. the Mormon patriarch, to be Presi-
dent Of the United States Pic.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

The Mobile NetOs, an American paper,
thus speaks of the election of BANKS to the
responsible and influential position Of Speak
er of the House:
"Our telegraphic dispatches announce
that Mr. Banks has been elected Speaker
of the House of Representatives. by a plu-
rality vote of one. This intelligence will
come like Handicapped upon the South
her people will now, we hope begin to
prick up their ears and look Abolition reali-
ty in the face. God knows it is time, The
Speaker. has it in his power to DO immense
mischief in the appointment of committees.
and though he is in great measure under
the control of the House, that officer from
his position, frequently, on the other hand.
controls those whose business it is to check
an unwise policy. Especially is the elec-
ton of Banks to be lamented when we con-
slider the powerful strength of the Freesoil-
ers and Abolitionists upon the floor of Con-
gress. 1t remains now to be seen what
Banks and his Black Republican compeers
will do. This triumph will give a new and
dangerous impetus to Abolition insolence
and violence at the North We await with
some impa,ience detailed account of this
fresh act of injustice to the South and her
institutions. We may be considered ultra
but with the lights before u.s. we would have
preferred to see Congress not organized this
year than this man should have carried the
Speakership.'
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20
LOUISVILLE. Eeb. 8

LOUISVILLE, D6D! +.
All prospects of speedy resumption of
navigation have vanished with the coming
OF Jack Frost. The thermometer stands i0-
below zero.
Dispatches received here to-day from in
dependence. Mo-, announce that the Santa
Fe and Salt Lake mails thence had been
compelled to return on accouns of the
heavy snow which had fallen. 1t lay 4
feet deepon the plains. The mail due from
those places had not arrived. 1t was feared
that the carriers had all been frozen. The
accounts here from all directione report IN
tense cold to be prevailing.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

We learn from the Norfolk (Va) Herald
that Captain w Ii. Lambden, of the schoon-
er Mary Elizabeth, and his mate, Benjamin
Collins, charged with feloniously taking on
board said schooner, in November last, SUM-
dry slaves. the property of persons in Nor
folk, with the intention of carrying them to
Philadelphia, have been fully committed
for trial, after full investigation at Norfolk
1t will be recollccted that the schooner be-
ing driven ashore in gale on the coast of
Princess Anne county. the slaves we're re-
covered by their owners and Capt Lamb
den and his mate were then arrested
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

A CoNTRAsT.-What a contrast the two
following cases present. John NJ. Schrock,
the defaulting treasurer of Holmes county,
Ohio, ran away with 500 600 of the public
money He was pursued to Europe, cap
tured. brought back. tried, convicted and
sentenced to one years imprisonment in
the penitentiary. Charles B. Smith, re.
sident of the same county, about the same
time borrowed horse worth S75. rode him
to neighboring town, sold him, pocketed
the money, was pursued, caught tried, con-
victed' and sentenced to the penitentiary for
three years.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

TnE JEws.-The number of Hebrews in
the great cities is thus stated: New York.
1000; Philadelphia. $500; Baltimore
10OC; Charleston. 1900 London, 20 900
Amsterdam, 25.O00; Hamburg, 5000; Ber-
I'm, 5000; Cracow, 20. 500; Warsaw,
81, 900; Rome, 5000; Leghorn, TO-
600; Constantinople. $4,000; Jerusalem,
5000 Smyrna. 5000; Hebron, S;OOO-
In Berlin there are 1000 Christian He.
brews !; also some thousands in England.
% ciergymen. of the Church of Eng gland are
converted Hebrews.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

The RIvER.-The Shreveport Gazette
of the 18th inst, says Red River is still
slowly rising at that place. and fair pros
pect of good navigation for some time to
come. The largest class boats ascend as
high as this place without difficulty, and
descend with full loads of cotton. The
number of large boats at our wharf, the
number of wagons in she streets and on the
ievee, and the animated appearance of every
thing and everybody remind US of the hustle
and business of the good old times.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

10 A large and enthusiastic meeting of
the National Americans" and others ia
vorable to the nomination of MILLARp FILL
MORE for the Presidency, was held in New
York, on the evening of the 10Th ultimo-
Resolutions were adopted calling on the Phil
adelphia Convention to nominate a tried
statesman, and pointing to Mr. FILLMORE E in
terms of high commentator as the man for
the occasion.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

The Mexican government has prese nted
a formal demand upon the United States
for indemnify for the destruction of Piedras
Nsgras by the Texan rangers last fall, and
asks protection against similar invasions and
depredations BY armed bands frora Texas.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20
ARMED AND EoUlppED AS THE Law d

ARMED AND EoUIPPED AS THE Law DI.
RECTs-Aecording to The Alexandra Sen.
tinel lady. with her hair cut short, pistol
in her belt. and masculine air generally,
recently was passenger ON the Orange
and Alexandria Railroad. and We presume
attracted general attention. She is repre-.
sented as a student in the Philadelphia Fe.
male College, and her dress and equipments
are said to be the uniform of her colIeee
mates. But why the pistol
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

~ We invite attention to the card Of
Mr.. E. p. Washbourne, Portrait Painter,
in our advertising columns Mr.. W., we
believe, is a native of Arkansas. and al
though we have not yet had the pleasure o:
examining specimens of his skill. our con
temporaries at Little Rock, Fayetteville So
elsewhere. bear the most unqualified appro-
baton of his merit as an artist, and his
character as a gentleman Ladies and gen
tlsmen are respectfully invited to call ano
examine specimens of bis painting.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

a Liberal SALARY-The first Preshv-
terian Church of New Orleans (says the
Presbyterianl has learned the grace of Civ
ing beyond most others, if we may Judge
from the salary they offer for pastors ser
vices. We understand that they have made
overtures to the Rev. DR.. n L. Rice. of ST.
Louis, with the promise of seven thousand
dollars salary if he will become their pastor,
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

We learn from the Texas papers
that the Legislature Cf that State have finally
concluded to recognize their debts. adopting
the Acts of Congress in relation to the ap-
preparation of the money due by the United
States to Texas, to the payment of her just
debts.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

1t is stated that the capital invested in
the oyster trade in Baltimore amounts to
$4,000. 900. and that five hundred vessels
and fifteen thousand men are employed in it..
There is an ordinance there prohibiting the
sale of oysters during the summer, which
has driven S1.000.00O of the capital to
Philadelphia and New York.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

u The Order of United Americans of
the city of New York are preparing to cele-
brats the approaching 22d of February with
H,ost imposing ceremonies. 1t is intended
to have a great procession Of the whole or
der, and an Grafton at the Academy of Mu-
sic. Daniel Ullman is to be the orator en-
the occasion
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

% The river at Fulton is falling. but
is still in good boating order to that point
Since our last the III. L. Dauglerty pass
ed up. and we learn. is now lying at White
Oak Shoals. As we 60 to press it is rain
isg. with favorable indications Of eontin-
uance.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20
CHICAGO, Feb. 4.

Kansas advices say that there was. no
election held at Leavenworth or other points
In the Territory, on the day fixed for the
election of officers, the citizens fearing Vio-
ience from the Missourians Letters from
the Territory state that another general in
vasion is apprehended, aud that in conse-
quence, extensive warlike preparations arc
making at Lawrence and Topeka.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

On the 3Oth ultimo, the lower branch of
the Tennessee Legislature adopted resolu-
tions approving the principles of the Ne
braska-Kansas act. and instructing the Ten
nessee representatives in Congress to oppose
its repeal
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

10 Hon. A6neT Il Stith left here on
Sunday morning for Sewer county. to enter
upon the discharge of his duties as Judge of
this judicial circuit.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20
New York, Feb. Z

NEW e OKR, rcD' y.
a communication from Mr.. Buchanan to-
the cabinet at Washington, acknowledging
the receipt of instructions to request the re
call OF Mr.. Champion, is In circulation at
Washington.
A IRE took place at Canandaigua this
morning. the damage by which. is sstimaisa
at 100000.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

The Philadelphia Board of Health haze
issued proclamation calling upon all those
who have not been vaccinated to attend TO
it at enee, as the small po1 is very prevalent
IN that city.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

The New Hampshire Patriot discredits
the report that Ex- Governor Baker OF that
State, is about to be appointed Governor Of
Kansas.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

We see it stated that Gen. Sam Hous-
ton has declared it to be his intention to re.
sign his seat in the U. s. Senate, in obedi
encs to the request of the Texas Legislature
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

kANsAs.-The Kansas Herald of Free
dom thinks the population of the Territory
will be 100000 by spring.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

The Southern Commercial Convention
convened at Richmond, Virginia. on the
5Oth ultimo. and organized by the. election
Of Gen. TILGHMAN, of Maryland. President
Two hundred and twenty delegates were in
attendance. Resolutions were submitted
that Notwithstanding the baleful opinions
held at the North, the Union must be pre-
served.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

The Athens (Ala.) Herald is out for
Pierce and Wise for President and Vice
President.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

~ Hon. W. r Sebastian is again en-
titled to our thanks for interesting Congress
sional documents.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

" The South CaroLinia,s learns from
source on which it relies, that there is no
doubt in the world that the friends of Judge
DOUGLAS, Notwithstanding long cherished
desire to keep him back for term or two.
lave now come to the conclusion that it has
become, under all the circumstances. expedi.
cut to bring him forward for the next Presi-
dency-
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

% The Hon. RoBERr TooxBs, Of Geor-
gia, recently delivered lecture on slavery.
n fremont Temple, Boston, and at the
close vas asked eff CHARLES SUMNER would
be permitted to deliver an an;i-slayery lee
sure in Georgia ?' Yes" replied the Sen
ator, "if he would confne himself within
the Constitution, and did not attempt to ex-
cite Insurrection among the blacks
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-20

q The NeaO York Express states that
The lower b-anch of the Legislature of that
State. on the 31st ult.. adopted resolution
By vote. Of forty-eight to forty-six, censu-
ring the Governor for intimating, in his
message. that the prohibitOry liquor law had
failed, because the Judiciary had "winked,' -
OF ''connived' at its violation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-10-08
For the Spirit of the Age.
To the Social Circle.
0oUAWKA. Hi

OQUAWKA, Illinois.
AS the name of this place implies. it was
first settled by the Aborigines of our country
Tradition has given many interesting MARIA
tives connected with It's early Inhabitants
The following was related to me by one of
"the Oldest inhabitants" and thinking it
might be read by the Circle with some in
t%erest, [ have been induced to commit it to
paper.
Some twenty-f five years ago an Indian
Chief dwelt in Oquawka, (then a wilderness
This Chief had a beautiful daughter, a young
squaw, whom we shall call the White
Cloud" Ayoung American, an adventurer,
came here to trade, and was charmed with
the beauty of the Indian maiden-took heI
to his hut or tent, and she became his wife
Her affections were ardent. She loved hel
white lord with all a woman's fond devotion
Time passed on and a little " pappoose"-s
boy-was sent to bless their humble home
The husband became possessed of a gooC
deal of land, which he, with prophetic eye
foresaw would one day be very valuable. |
was from the old Chief, or through him, tina
he procured this land.
After a while, under some pretext, he lef
with a promise to return at the end of tina
moon. Long and lonesome seemed the tim
to the White Cloud, after her husband left
yet she waited patiently. The time cam
for his return, but he came not. Man
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-10-08
8gtfh i tie e-3elkls& q. s.

guardian. From that moment, a fend
seemed to take possession Of my heart
I wanted, I coveted, and / determined to
have that money.
" l will not detain you to recount the
occurrences of the next few weeks. How
Milton suddenly sickened and died, pois-
oned By me, or how / assumed hisname,
went to England, converted the property
into cash, and taking you, Elmira, left Tor
America. During the last seven years, l
have been wandering over the wide world,
" seeking rest and finding none.0 | nave
now come back to try and make some rep
aration for the harm / have done. ! have
fally realized the great truth, that " the
way Of the transgressor is hard" May
God forgive me. Forgive me, Elmira.-
Forgive me, Edwin. Ny strength fails
me, Pm going, farewell, fare-1
So far the dying man spoke and then fell
back dead.
X X X 4
Colonel Samson was killed in battle
Sambo died at a good old age, having spen
hisdeclining years with Edwin and Elmira
Our hero and heroine passed through life
} loving and beloved. By means Of thei
wealth, many a sad and weary heart wa
r made glad and many D sorroWing house
: held Joyous.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-10-08
The Convention.

Our readers are aware that we have sug.
gested the assemblage of a Temperance Con-
~vention in this city in November, for the pur-
pose of devising such measures and concert
ing such plans for the furtherance of the
Temperance cause, as may be suggested by
a review of the past and an interchange of
sentiment. The proposition has met with
favor in some quarters, but it is highly i'm
portant that it should be general If we
have a Convention, it's friends must see the
necessity. of having a full meeting, and a del
egation from every county in the State, if
not a representation from every Division in
existence, as well as from those members of
Divisions which nave become extinct, who
still maintain their pledges and hold on to
their former principles. Such a Convention
in advance ofthe Grand Division which meets
in Fayetteville in December, might do mucl
good in exciting the zeal and encouragin,
the friends of the cause, as well as ~initiatin
such schemes, as shall be calculated to Civ
an impetus to the noble enterprise. Let GU
friends throughout the State look to TIL
matter at once. Let meetings be held an
delegates appointed from every County an
Division, and we beg that they report to
Immediately, in order that we may ascerta
at once the extent of the disposition to a
semble in Convention.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-10-08
fro DE CONTINUED
For the Spirit of the Age.
Female Influence.

DEAR CIRCLE: The noble example given
US by " our bright particular star" LoRA,"
in furnishing contributions for the dear
Age dedicated to our { Social Circle of an
exalted character, has induced me to form
the resolution to prepare a series of articles
upon the subject with which this article is
headed.
1t has been said that" Woman Yields
the Archimedean lever, whose fulcrum is
childhood, whose length is all time, whose
weight is the world, and whose sweep is eter-
nifty" This is not only a good metaphor,
but it is a profound truth. Woman, there
fore, should be elevated by education, since it
is her peculiar province to elevate the whole
human race. The sphere of woman differs
from that of man but it is not tho less i'm
portant on that account. Her responsible
ties are heavy her obligations arduous;
how important, then, hat she should pro-
perly understand in order to discharge those
duties well.
When our mothers of the Revolution
strewed the pathway of Washington with
flowers, and greeted him with their smiles
that patriot hero wept tears of gratitude
such a scene even exalted his patriotic devo-
tim to a higher pitch, for the glory of bis
country.
/ know there are captious e~avillers we
will meet at the outset, with the declaration
that Woman's influence has left many a dark
page on the worlds history, and that The
name of Woman is stamped there for a su