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The true Democrat., 1856-03-25
MT. Richardson, of Illinois.


 We copy from the Daily Globe, of the 26th ult, the following remarks by MT. RICHARDSON, of Illinois, explanatory of his course in a mat ter which has been much misrepresented.- We read it with renewed pride in the man for whom the democrats of the House so long voted:
 Mir. Richardson (by unanimous consent of the House) said: desire to submit few remarks to the House upon the same point to which the gentleman from North Carolina MT. Craige has just spoken. Like him, in certain portions of the country comments have been made up- on the fact that my name did not appear upon the record of the final vote for speaker of this House. It is known here that had paired of with MT. Emrie of Ohio. He had voted stead- ily for you, Mr. Speaker, for some weeks be- fore paired off with him. If both of us had voted the result would have been the same he would have voted for you, and I for Mr. Aiken; and need not say that, if had been entitled to vote, should have voted with great pleasure for my friend, Gov Aiken, of South Carolina.
 MT. Speaker need not say to you, nor need I say to this House, that was opposed to your election-not upon any personal grounds; for between you and me there is no reason why l should have any personal objection; but it was upon political grounds. It was upon the ground that I did not believe your election would cntribute so much to tighten the bonds which bind these States together, as would the election of my friend from South Carolina, MT Aiken.
 It is well known to the House, sir, that from the first moment of the struggle to the close of the contest, was opposed to your election And, sir, if had reasons for that opposition
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would have proved to him that all unfrendly feelings in regard to America, and that the in- terests of commerce, peace, civilization and hu- manlty were too powerful 10 permit collision be- tween the two countries.
 Similar feelings were expressed by other speakers including Golden and Earl Elgin.
 The proceedings of parliament are of some interest. In the Commons, De Lacy Evans gave notice of the reason for disappearing of the course of the government, refusing direct offer of troops from Canada, while at the same time 1t was making abortive attempts to enlist men in the adjoining neutral territories of the Unit ed States contrary to law. The Protocol of Warsaw of 1852, relating to the Denmark snc- cession, was laid before the Commons. New developments are making
 Paris, Friday, Feb 29.
 There was rumored break up in the con. ference and considerable agitation in the money market A dispatch to the London Morning Advertiser says it is deemed not improbable that the result of moves of artful diplomatists of Russia may cause an immediate break up of the conference. A very grave hitch had al- ready occurred, though the fifth point is last of all. It was agreed to take it up first, according ingly at the second reading it was submitted for consideration.
 Orloff and Brunon objected and proposed to submit to a congress of all the crowned heads of Europe, pledging themselves in the name of the Czar to abide by the decision of that con- gress This unexpected course has produced consternaton in Paris, causing the fall of French funds, also surprised and alarmed our own go- vernment. Lord Cowley expressed to London to take instructions from government on the subject. London Times notices rumors to same effect, causing fall of English funds of one per cent, a rally however occurred at the close in consequence of the rumors remaining uncon- frmed.
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then, they are doubtlessly strengthened now. know that if my friend from South Carolina had been placed in that chair, the section of the country from which 1 come-the fifteen States west the Alleghany mountains-would have had some representatives upon the com mittee on naval affairs; that, in the danger which Is now impending over us, some voice would, in that committee be heard in favor of increasing the navy till our guns could protect our commerce, and take care of our interests in every ocean upon the globe. There would have been from those fifteen States more than one voice upon the committee on foreign affairs, to urge, by all honorable means, the settlement of all difficulties between this country and Great Britain; but if our difficulties cannot be honorably settled, if war must be, then there will be million of soldiers ready to pour out their hearts blood ito defend our honor, our rights, and our soil beneath the flag of our whole country.
The true Democrat., 1856-03-25
Further Per Arabia.

The Arabia left Liverpool at l o'clock, March 1st, and arrived at Halifax at II o. clock, P. M., Tuesday. She brings 132 pas- sengers
 The plenipotentaries held the first meeting on the 25th Count Walewski presided at the opening session, with speech. The Austrian provisions were finally paraphrised as the basis of negotiations. The meeting then adjourned on Tuesday to Wednesday, and at the meeting on Wednesday nothing transpred. Among the rumors asserted, 1t is stated that Russia, while assenting to the destruction of Sebastopol, Bomarsund, and Ncolaieff, refuses the protec. torate over Greek Christians. A Vienna letter asserts that Prince Gortscoakoff stated that the Russian government considered the converting of general European Congress immediately after peace, as the best manner of settling all questions France and Austria favor the idea England objects. The evident cordiality ex- sting between France and Austria, begins to excite uneasiness iii England, and a triple league of France, Austria, and Russia is deemed as not an improbable incident.
 It is stated that Napoleon has intimated to the admiras and generals in Paris that they probablv need not return to their commands. Leave of absence is now freely given to officers in the Crimea. The allies are about to de. strov the sunken ships in the harbor of Sebas- topol, by dropping heavy shells to explode un- der the water.
 Vienna advices state that Ismael Pacha suc- ceeds Omar in the Asiatic command. Omar re- gently demanded from the Porte the appoint ment of minister of war, and on refusal re- signed
 Three thousand Russians were employed day and night constructing cupola piles across the gulf of Finland, six miles from Cronstadt. be- yond which is the Russian steam fleet of Is steamships, IA corvettes and 70 gunboats. Rus, sla orders immediate issue of treasury Eotes oi 2lOOOOOO roubles. A large amount of specie had been forwarded across the Prussian iron. tier to St. Petersburg Relations between Russia and Persia increase in cordality.
 The Lord Mayor of London assembled a distinguished party at the Mansion House to meet MT. Buchanan, who was invitel to dine with the Queen, and etiquette required him to give the Queens dinner precedence The Lord Mayor made speech, regretting Mr. Buchanan's absence, as the reception he would have met by the leading interests of England
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Mark the Difference.

The Know Nothings and black republicans in the Legislature of Pennsylvania, held full caucus in Harrisburg on the 12th January, at which the following resolutions were unani- mously adopted:
 The Americans and republicans met in caucus on Saturday evening, Senator Lewis in the chair. On the third ballot, Hon. E. Joy Morris, member of the house from Philadel- phia, was nominated as the candidate for United States Senator. The nomination was confirm ed unanimously. The following resolutions were adopted without dissenting voice:
 Resotuea, That we are opposed to the admis- sion of any more slave States into this Union; therefore,
 ResolUed, That Kansas and Nebraska should only be admitted into the sisterhood as free States
 Resotved, That we are opposed to political Romanism, or the interference of any foreign ecclesiastical establishment with the political affairs of our country.
 Resolved, That the naturalization laws ought to be so modified as to correct the evils which the present system entails on the country, and that rigid measures should be taken to prevent the importation of foreign paupers and con- victs.
 Reso7ved, That the proceedings be signed by the officers and published.
 JAMES J. LEWIS, Pyest
 s.p. g. N M,c4znoxr, tlknos, Secretaries"
 The democrats in the Legislature of the same State, in their caucus which nominated Gov Bigler for the Senate unanimously adopted the following:
 Resolved, That the democratic members of the Senate and House of Representatives of Pennsylvania, in caucus assembled, do hereby express their unanimous appreciation of the course pursued by the democratic members of the House of our national Congress, for their steady and unyielding support of the national principles of the party, which know mo north no south, no east, no west" and urge upon them the propriety of still adhering to their na- tion's honor."
The true Democrat., 1856-03-25
Democratic Meetine in Pike co.

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 The democrats and anti Know Nothings O. Pike county, having met on Monday, the 25tf Of Feb, 1856, pursuant to previous notice, the following proceedings were had, to-wit:
 On motion, Isaac White, esq, was called tc the chair, and w. J. Kelley elected secretary
 The house being called to order, the follow ing resolutions were unanimously adopted
 WHEREAS, it has been deemed expedient by the democracy of Pike county, to hold meet ing for the purpose of nominating candidates for the various county ofices and for appoint ing delegates to the conventions to be held at Hot Springs and Little Rock, for the purpose of nominating candidate for Congress and for Governor-therefore,
 Resolved That we.approve of the time and place of holding said cohventons.
 ResotOed, That we approve of the course of our present Governor, Elias N. Conway; that we believe him worthy of our support, and our delegates are hereby instructed to cast their votes for him in convention.
 ResoIUed, That we have confidence in the integrity and abilities of Hon. E. A. Warren, and our delgates are hereby instructed to cast the vote of this county for him as first choice, ana uon. A. huSt as second CnOlce.
 Resolued, That the old line whigs, and all those opposed to the antt-repblican proscrlptive, self-styled American party, are invited to CO., operate with us i'll this meeting.
 Resolved, That T. J. Conway and w. B. Speer be appointed delegates to the Hot Spring and Little Rock conventions, who shall cast their votes as above instructed
 After which, on motion, it was resolved that this meeting adjourn until the third Monday in April, for the purpose of nominating candidates for county offices; and that each township be earnestly requested to send up delegates to said meeting, in order that there may be a full and fair expression of public sentiment.
 On motion, it was resolved that the True De- mocrat and Hampstead Democrat be requested to publish the proceedings of this meeting.- Whereupon, the convention adjourned to meet again on the third Monday in April.
 ISAAC WHITE, Pres't.
 w. J. KELLEY, Sec'y.
The true Democrat., 1856-03-25
Township Meeting in Saline County.

According to previous notice given, the de- mocrats of Hurricane township in Saline county, Arkanss, met on the 10th day of March. The meeting was organized by calling E. Bullen to the chair, and Jas. H. Martin was requested to act as secretary. On motion, the chair appoint ed a committee of five to draft resolutions eX- pressive of the sense of this meeting; where upon the chair appointed L. P. Rowland, R. Murrv, James Wilson, A. E. Rowland, and J. H. Martin. On motion, the chair was added to the committed
 The committee retired few minutes, and reported the following resolutions, which were read and adopted:
 l. Resolvea, That crisis has arrived in the history of the political affairs of our govern ment when 1t becomes the duty of every lover of his country to rally around the standard of liberty and battle manfully for the rights and privileges which have been handed down to us by noble and patriotic ancestry.
 ?. That we have a steadfaSt and abiding con- fdence that the democratic party is now, and ever has been actuated by sound constitutional principles and being fully attested and approv- ed of for more than half a century, as free and patriotic people, and our government has taken a stand among the nations of the earth, and we cannot see why these principles should be abandoned.
 3. That we, as American citizens, as patr- otS and as freemen, believe in strict construc- ton of and a firm adherence to the constitution, as the palladium of our political liberty and re- Egious freedom, and that any innovation upon or departure therefrom, is alike dangerous to both
 4 Res0lUed, That we recommend to the de- mocracy and the patriotic whigs, who refuse to act with the Know Nothing or American par ty, to meet in convention at Benton on the third Monday in April next, to nominate a candidate to represent the county of Saline in the next Legislature and other county officers.
 5. Resolued, That we approve of the admi- nistration of our chief magistrate, Franklin Pierce, and cordially endorse his political po- ley.
 G. Resolved. That we hereby endorse the of- fcial course pursued by Elias N. Conway, Go vernon of our State, especially m regard to the Real Estate Bank, and recommend him to the same office. and if nominated by our State con- vention. we will be ready to give him our SUD- port
 Resolved That w. E. Bevers, is the choice of this meeting as candidate for the office o Senator, from the district composed of Saline
 Montgomery and Hot Spring counties, to the State Legislature. Resolued, That Henry Holbert is the choice o this meeting for candidate for Representative Tom the county of Saline, to the State Legs lature
 ResOlped, That the editor of the True De- mocrat, published in the city of Little Rock De oerequested to publish the proceedings Of thl' meeting.
 on motion, the meeting adjourned. E. BULLEN, Ch'm.
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River News and Markets.

NeU Fork, March 17.-Cotton firm and quiet sales, 700 bales. Sugar firm; Orleans sold at 734c.
 New Orleans, March 17.-Cotton firm, and sales to-day 750O bales; Orleans middling 916 c @9Ac. Other articles remain unchanged
 Louisville, March 17.--River six feet water IT the canal, and falling. Cincinnatti, March 17.--The river is falling, with eight and half feet water in the channel. Weather mild and pleasant; snow fell on Sat- urday night, but soon disappeared. Flour is dropping. Mess pork, S14; bulk meats 51lc@ I64c. Whisky 18c. Groceries firm.
 Piasbuy, March 17.-There is seven fee water in the river. Weather clear and cool Ice melting.
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The Great "Dickenson" Corn
 Sheller.

" HAVE purchased the Patent Right for the above \ great Corn Sheler for the State of Arkansas and will at an early day possible, be in Little Rock. prepared to sell the patent rights for counties through out the entire State.
 The rights for this celebrated Cornsheller have been disposed of for every State in the Union nous rates and it needs but to be seen to commend itself to every practical man.
 It comments itself by
 1st. Its GREATNESS.
 2d. Durability simplicity, ,ightnesS, portability, and no chance to get out of order.
 Sd. The of doing its work and this is curious enough In all other machines the is moved by grinding crushing, mashing process, but in this, it is picked off q child would do with it's fingers.
 4th. No matter what is the size of the cob, or shape, every kernel is taken off, and done neatly, that not even the and that holds the corn is at all disturbed rubbed off, heuce the corn is Clean, deposited in box or bag, while the cobs unbroken, laid side by the machine itself. 5th. All other machines require much power they almost useless, while this is and fed by boy of 12 years old, who will shell from so to 90 bushels per day.
 6th But the most wonderful performance of this curious machine is the fact that it shells Wet and Green Corn just easily Dry Corn. 1th. And is the ONLY machine that will select and shell corn for seed without injury to the grain.
 VIM. HERVEY ALLEN. March 25 lS56.--tf
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OJ The U. s. supreme court has before it a case from Missouri, involving-frst, the right of citizens of holding states to carry their slaves into non-saveholding states for tenn porary sojourn there, without the loss of theil right of property in such slaves; and, next, the constitutionalty of the Missouri compromise as involved in the question of the right of con. gress to legislate with reference to slavery 1T the United States territories.
The true Democrat., 1856-03-25
The Steamboat Explosion in CaIifOl

The Steamboat Explosion in California.
 By the steamship Granada, arrived in New Orleans, February 26, we have from the office of the San Francisco Herald the following ac- count of the steamboat explosion on the Sacra- mento river:
 From the Extra Sacramento Union.
 February 5, 12 o'clock, MA terrible calam- ty, equalled only by the awful disaster which destroyed the Pearl year ago, occurred on the Sacramento river this morning. The boat run ming to Marysville, known as the Belle, Capt. Charles Il. Houston, left this city at o'clock for Red Bluffs. At precisely a quarter to o'clock, and when opposite the Russian ford, eleven miles above town, the boiler burst and instantaneouslv the steamer was strewed with mangled bodies and fragments of the wreck Mr. James A. Powell, farmer who resides at Grand Island Branch, below Colusi, who was one of the passengers, furnishes Us with the subjoined particulars
 He states that at the moment of the eXplo- sion, he was leaving the ladies' cabin, and when the accident occurred he completely stun ned for the moment but immediately there after recovered. On looking about him he first saw child badly hurt, and also a number of persons floating down the river. The stea- mer Gen. Redington Was on her downward trip, and reached the scene of the accident at O. clock. The steamer immediately took off the survivors from the wreck. The entire boat, with the exception of some forty feet of the after portion, sunk instantly and the wreck as our informant states, is more complete than was the ill. fated Pearl
 Our informant states that there were at least sixty souls on board. At break fast time there were two tables seated, each of which was filled. One-half of all who left this city to- day on the Belle are either dead wounded or missing. The Gen. Redington brought off from the wreck but thirtytwo or three persons, ill., cluding the injured.
 MT. Thomas McAlpin, of this city, was a passenger He has been heard from and slightly injured. He remained at the wreck to render such assistance as he could. On the news becoming known in town, crowds rushed down to the levee, and the boat which brought the tidings was speedily black with anxious in- quirers after friends for information Respect ing this terrible calamity the town is fully as excited as at the time of the explosion of the Pearl, and the remembrance of that appalling atfllction seems to be brought vsibly before the minds of this community.
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DIR. M'LANE7S VERMIFUGE.

.zy@ ltis no small evidence of the intrinsic value of this great vermifnge, when physicians who, generally prejndiced against patent medicines vol mtarily come forward and testify to it's triumphant success in cxpelling worms. Read the following
 Htr11anta1e. .Se15y O., hy., April }. '4g ,. KIDD & Col am rracticng physician resil- ing permanently in this place. In the year lS48, when resident of the State of Missouri, l became acquainted with the superior virtues of Dr. MLanc's Nermtuge. At some more leisure moment will send you the result of an experiment made with one vial, in eypelling over 900 worms.
 L. CARTER, NJ. D. .=aS Purchasers will please be careful to ask for pr. NLane's Celebrated Vermifuge, and take none else. All other Vermifuges, in compari- son, are worthless. Dr. MLane's genuine Vermi- fuge also his Celebrated Liver Pills can now be had at all respectable Drug Stores in the United States and Canada.
 For sale wholesale au,' retail in Little Rock, by
 Dr. !. ]. McAIMONT ,E (O
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 As wash for cleaning the head and removing the dandruff it stands unrivalled.
 DEAR SIR: Having used your Hair Restorative for the last six months, and with complete success think my duty to give you certificate of it's won derful effects Having taken sick in Galveston some four years since, through which lost my hair and having tried various articles and found no benefit I 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. 2S Olive St., St. Louis. To the public in general, have hesitation in saying this is a truly useful and wonderful article for the restoration of the Hair. MORRIS GOSLING.
 St. Louis May 23, 1854.
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Sternly he stood in listening mood, And naught from the calm cold eye, Forth came to reveal for veal, A thought of mans destiny An aged man, wrinkled and wan, Whom years had not pass'd in vain, With the Book of Life since first the strife, Of man with man began. And standing before the Judge of yore, Begins thus the present theme, With faltering tongue, speaks of the wrong, Inflicted in Liberty's name. Oh justice behold the record of old, Faithful thus far have l been, Yet this worn hand can scarcely command, The pen to picture this scene. ''I In the Western Star, whereon the car Of Freedom so proudly drove, Has sprung from seed, the accurs'd weed Ofbigotry' first born love. From early dawn of terra's morn. Here truly I've penn'd each deed of blood bought fame, of guilt and shame, Of conflict of creed with creed. ''Of the germ of right in glory bright, Arising to cheer old earth, Of its feeble rays dimm'd by the haze, In the cline which boasts its birth. ''Of the mighty flood of tears and blood, That dyed its joyless way; Of it's final bloom from errors gloom, And reasons pa1tial sway. But this last blot on the favor'd spot, Forbid, forbid that it be My lot to ndite this scion of night, Of nation so proud and free" 'Oh, Time this stroken-thus justice spoke, (Which is dealt to Freedoms cause, Shall wither the hand of that false band, For thus have decreed the laws. Yet on the scroll, in letters bold, Even too must blazon long, The sinfulness, woe and distress Of this last, foul, blighting wrong" Like fairy queen, with lofty mein, The Goddess of Liberty comes, And now at his feet, thus does entreat Stern justice in suppliant tones. "Guarder of right, Dispenser of light, I've watched OCT my faireSt land, I've seen the cloud with mutterings loud, Brought forth by fanatics wand. '' But come in hope, for light doth ope, Der the soil call my own, And the deeds of shame done an nay name, " i'll soon he erased and cone Then grant that the page of the year worn sag May yet from this stain be free Repentance hath come to my child at home, Then spare 0 Justice for ne!' Daughter of love and pride of Jove;'' Spoke the majestic sire ''In ancient years the flowing tears, Were more than match for ire. But light and truth has since thy youth, Spread OCT each christian cline; The past has told the errors of old, As mark'd by the hand of Time. Thus has it been, the guard from sin Experience has givens Is set at nought, and evil wrought Against the will of heaven. "Tho' bruis'd the weed, tho here indeed, Ends its unseemly growth, Twas lack of pow'r that fxd its hour, Though planted aoith an 0aM. Write then the deed and cease to plead, For man shall never be Reeas'd from this, his faithlessness, Through all posterity."
 VOILA TOUT. L,ttLe Rock, Ark.