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The true Democrat., 1856-11-18

tE~ great deal of discussion has been evoked lately in tue three kingdoms by the qualifications of the census returns. which sbow that the population of Ireland has decreased nearly three millions within three years. The fact is undenable, and the reason of it is sought by the English papers n various direc- tiops.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-18

0~}' The Emperor of Russia has resolved to Ihtroduce the Gregorian calender into Russia. and thus to do away with the difference of twelve days between the old style and the new This change will greatly aid the devel. opment of commerce between Russia and the rest of the Christian world.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-18

Or The Newport (R T) Mercarv notices the death of Henry Barber, who for sixty years past, has been a compassion on that paper lie had never been more than five miles from home, and had never been on a railroad ear or steamboat He knew General Washington and told many anecdotes of the revolution.
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Wash'nuton, Hempstead County, Arh ,
 Nov. 4th. lSh6

uENGLEMEN: In response to your letter of ths date, requesting perml ;sion to place my namr Tn nomna ion for the Senate to fill the vacancy existing ill the l5th senatorial district composed of the counties of Hempstead and Pike, occaaoned by the resignation of Dr. P. R Booker" l can inform you, that my name IS at your disposal, for that purpose.
 Respectfully your ob't serv't,
 GRANDSON D. RoYsToN. To Dr. E. P. Jett, B. F. Renlro, George o. Rlke, Mathew Moss, John c. cFaddin, s. H. Harvey, Thomas c. Smith, J. E. Neblett G. G. McFaddin, G. L. Mcknight, A. T. Bcllar, C.J. Dutiee, Elijah Ferguson, Joel D. Conway, J. W. flannab, Joshua Morrison, Hugh A. Blevins Thomas Brandon, J. G. Arne,t, R. P. Thomas, Il. W. Smith, G. Mouser John B. Sandeiur, anu others.
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critienden Cou,,y Ar,,a,,...

N1A.''"~~" ~N'stet, hIlti,isas.
 We have just received returns from this county, showing gain of ten votes on the Governors election Crittenden county has given 8 majority for Buck and Breck..'
The true Democrat., 1856-11-18

IRE INAUGRATIoN-Ye esterday was the day set apart for the inauguration of the Governor, but owing to his serious indisposition he sent Iii communication stating his inability to meet the General Assembly for that purpose. Gov. Conway also stated that as it was not his wish to defer his qualification, he was willing to take the oath of office in his room. It is for the General Assembly to decide upon the manner of taking the oath-w neither it shall be now, at the executive mansion, or at some future day, in the Hall of the House. We suppose 1t matters not which.
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6T We give the following correspondence a place in our paper with the greatest pleasure:
 Napoleon, Nov. 13, 1856. DEAR CoL.-Enclosed please find CODY of correspondence which passed between the de- mocracy of this place and Col. Hindman.- Please be so kind as to publish it, and obliye your many friends in this vicinity
 Very respectfully,
 JOSEPH LEMLY.
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IAHrs LnH. Nun. l3 lSlG.

| 1 1Hd'S tHy, NDO. 10, 1S0O. ' The Senate met pursuant to adjournment I The journal ut yesterday was read and ap- proved.
 Motions and resolutions were first in order. ! Mr. Hammond offered tue following: H@So'tei That so much of the Governors mes a9e as relates to paying Thomas ohnsor ana N, E. bur"w for services rendered the State, he referred to the committe on claims l N hch was read and adopted
 Mr. Totteu introduced Senate bill, No. 2l " Al act to pay special attornevs for services rendered the State," which was on motion, re- iefred to the committee on claims
 On moiou oi Mr. Ferguson, a committee of three, composed Of Measrs. Ferguson, Hum. rHreEs aid Richmond, were appointed to make suitable arrangements for the installation of the Governor.
 Ar. Fersuson gave notice that he would ou next Tuesday introduce bill to reduce, the State taxes to oLe-siNth of one per cent.
 The Senate gluu received d message from the House, that tIe House Was ready to receive the Senate !n their hall to go into an electoA for a Secretary of State Auditor, Treasurer Land Attorney and a Supreme Judge
 The StAate repaired to the hail of the lower House, hcie the president announced to both Houses that tAey would now go into an 4ec- ton for sa!d officers
 Both Houses went into an election, which resulted as follows: For the Supreme bench lhus. B. iiauiy, for Secretary of State, David 5. Greer, for Auditor Vim R. Miller, for Treasurer John Il. Grease. Tor Land Attorney and State Collector, J W. McConaughey
 The president having announced that the object oi the convention was sconsummated--the Senate repaired to their chamber.
 Mi. Ferguson moved that the Senate adjourn until 10 o'clock, tomorrow morning.
 Upon which motion MT. Totten called for the yeas and nays.
 Twelve voted for the motion, against it, so ting motion to adjourn prevailed.
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Gen. Grandson D. Roystou.

This gentleman, we are much gratifed to learn, is the democrati: candidate for State Se- nator from the counties of Hampstead and Pike, to fll the vacancy occasioned by the re- sgnation of the Hon. Paul R. Booker
 Gen. Royston has been identified with the best interests of the State ever since its admis- sion into the Union. He is a gentleman of rare abilities and attachments, of strict honor and n- tegrty, and will,.if chosen to represent Hemp stead and Pike counties in the State Senate be an honor to the State and to his constituency. He is a democrat of long standing, and has, upon hundreds of occasions, testified bis devo- ton and fidelity to the democratic cause In expressing our sincere wish for his election, we are satisfied We but utter the sentiment of large majority of the citizens of his district.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-18

V1 During the year 1855, the losses sus- talned by steamboats and their cargocs between St. Louis and New Orleans amounted to ovar S20OO,OO0.
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MT. Floyd said, Mir. President ,h;. important bill, should receive tbe 'n'S , IS nos dehberation of every membcr sborIS' matue be considered, and therefore mora carefully bill be referred to the committee m tt mat the ", as it involves questions of law nphI; Judleia. and expediency. f'''0 policy Which motion prevailed.
 Senate bill No. 10 to simplify tbo h
 executors and administrators and suardioDu oouu of second time, and on motion of MT CIar1,'eat ierred to the committee on the judiciary 'e Senate bill, No. II, "An act to nnn;aL sons for disturbing religious congregationo !, per read second time and referred to the co,..' was tee on the judiciary 'E Senate bill, No. 12 "An act to incor,,o the Independence mining companv y o,aps p''@s | a second time and referred to inc cor,,,i.' ie% the judiciary. !" o "V""o oi''' NO To, bull To incorporate tb. Ouachlta female college. was taken mn a,'S us a second time and referred '"' | Senate bill, No. II, An hct to irorooa.., ', salaries of the Governor and Supreme r9o I',N |N ot this State to S2,5OO per wear ; wasIata,e ouoe and read second time. and on motion oo;J G was postponed indefinitely. 'A Senate bill, No. l6, !" An act to rrevo,., tlng on any election within this State ,,,,as up and read second time. ''Ael
 Mir. Stirman moved to lay the biIlindofo. ly upon the table, which was lost. 'S
 Senate bill, Nc. IT, "An act to rcouIata 4 issuance of the writ of cer.iorari was ta, 'us np, read a second time and referred. ''u Senate bill, No IS, "An act to increase 4, salary Of the Governor to S3,OOO.n was tataS up and read second time.
 MT. Redmond moved to bostpone said b;r indefinitely, which was adopted,
 Senate bill, No 20, An act to take tb. sense of the people on the Ilropriety of oIac, ing delegates to convention to make a nsa cohSututloL' was taken up and read a second 'lne' which on motion, was referred to the com, mittee on the judiciary
 hree focal bills were passed
 M on h'otlon on ol MT. iiammond, the Senate ad. o"''e" "h'll tomorrow mornlng 10 o'clock,
The true Democrat., 1856-11-18

Buchanan and Brcckinridge's majority 49 1 TIE PRESIDENTIAL ELEcTIoN.--We are not able to give our readers the particular votes of any of the States-snfli tielt is known to put Buchanan's election beyond a doubt. Penn sylvana is thought to have gone for Buchanau by majority exceeding 40COO- Indiana by a majority of over 2o000-~ Illinois by 2 or 400 New Jersey by s or 10000. Tennessee is supposed to have given democratic majority of nearly 10000 and Kentucky about 5000 Maryland has gone for Fillmore by about 5000, and is not only the only State he has carried, but the. only State in which he has even made respectable race,
 As we procure the results .n each State off, cially we will lay them before eur rc.tIers- for the present, suffice tito say the democratic party las won glorious and noble victory aS usual.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-18

.H.f jllu
 We do not think tie majority oi Buclaaan and Hrechirid Ie will fall short of l2,O0O votes.
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; WtcITT3 tIcN aUIOufNcH.
 BEN. F. DANLEY, Prest.
IIosbingtoo, Hempstem comfy, .Arh., 2
 November 4th, 1856

NI1N. VT. TT.
 Str:-Thcre being a vacancy in the State Se- nae, occasioued by the resignation of Dr. P R. Booker which is to be filled by the voters of Hampstead and Pike counties on the 26th inst; ; and believing that il would meet the approba- ton of your political and personal friends in every section of the district, We would most re- specttulIy request you to permit Us to place your name in nomination for that office, and in doing SO permit us to assure you that we are urged by high regard for your political char actcr and ability to serve the interests of the State. Very respectfully your obedient ser
The true Democrat., 1856-11-18
IleslLaN, Mou. II. 1856.

 The Senate met pursuant to adjournment. The journal of yesterday was read and ap- proved.
 NJ. Tnmble gave notice that he would in- troduce bill to place an advalorum tax on land in this State.
 On motion of Mir. Ferguson, the Senate re- ferred that portion of the Governors message, relating to the propriety of raising a fund to protect the interest of the State in foreclosng the mortgages of the Real Estate Bank to the judlcary committee.
 The introduction of bills were in order Mr Floyd introduced Senate bil No. 5, to be entitled An act to repeal the 34th chapter of the Revised Statutes"
 Which WAS read first time and ordered to second reading on t0-morrow under the rules Also, Senate bill No g. to define the distiuc- ton between grand and petty larceny. House bill, No. i, was passed
 The other proceedings are unimportant. On motion the Senate adjourned until to- morrow morning, 10o'clock.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-18

VJ swamp land scrip may be found adver- used today, for sale by Dr. Huev.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-18
- v g FOR FREMONT.

Maine 8; Vermont 5; New Hampshire 5; Iowa f; Massachusetts F; Rhode Island 4; Connecticut 6; New York 35; Ohio 23; Mich igan 6; Wisconsin 5--113
 FOR FILLMORE. Maryland-Ejght!v Buchanan and Breckinrld5c ITO Fremont and Dayton 1l3 Fillmore and Donelson
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01F The following excellent article is taken from the editorial columns of the New York Herald of the 25th ult:
 Huntinston. The Financier.
 here are many people in this great metro- polls who live in fine houses, wear purple and fine linen, drink Burgundy every day, and make their wives walking advertisements for jewellers and dry goods dealers. These persons have no property; they toll not, neither do they spin;" but in the magniicence of their
The true Democrat., 1856-11-18
ARKANSAS LEGISLATURE.
SENATE. Mondau. Nor. lOih. 1856.
BEN. ABBOTT, REPORTER.

BEN ABDoTT REPORTER. Ihe Senate met pursuant to adjournment proved TT
 several resolutions were adopted.
 MT. Floyd introduced Senate bill. No. 5 | An act to compel all free negroes of the Afri- can race 70 leave the State within a given tme''
 Which passed to its second reading and refer. red to the committee on judiciary
 Mir. Floyd introduced the Senate hill No " An act to more fully define the duties of the clerks aud the comparing justices of elections and to prevent them from rejecting any Doll book of elections.' | Which was read the first time, rules sus- pended and read second time, and on his | motion was referred to the committee on the | judiciary
 | Mir. Humphries introduced Senate bill, No. [, to be entitled An act to amend section l6 chapter 94 of the Digest" which was referred to the committee on the judiciary. The Senate then went into the election of chaplain, " hich resulted in the selection of the Rev. James Bruton Mr. Keith introduced the following resolu- tion:
 Reso1Ued, That the editors and reporters of the different newspapers of this State, also editors and reporters visiting this city during the present session of the General Assembly, be invited to seats within the bar of the Senate, which was adopted On motion of Mr. Hammond the Senate ad- journed until tomorrow morning 10 o'clock.
The true Democrat., 1856-11-18
Inc i1iPnt.h anfin..

Litde Haah. Nov. 18th.
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Republican National Conve.tfon.

PIrTSBURG, Feb. 22-Francis p Blair was elect.
ed permanent President of the Convention. In re-
turning his thanks, he said that he represented the
Baltimore Republican Association. and he desired
to present certain papers as Southern platform
for the party.
The organization of the Convention was then
completed by the selection of vice presidents one
from each State represented
The paper offered by Mr.. Blair was then read
It expressed the sentiments of the Southern friends
of Repubcanism, including large number of
the merchants of Baltimore, who would suffer by
a dissolution of the Union He says that warning
should be given to shareholders not to endanger
their property by taking it into territory wherein
the sovereign power of the country interdicts sla
very. Every issue should merge in the Missouri
Compromise, and he recommends all parties to
meet in convention to nominate President and
Vice President The paper was received and or
dered to be printed.
The afternoon session was occupied in speech
making and no business of Importance was trans
acted, owing to the nonarriyal of the Philadelphia
train containing additional delegates.
Passmore Williamson was present and was
called out, but excused himself from making 3
speech.
The convention then adjourned
MESSAGE FROM AMERICANS IN PHILADELPHIA.
During the afternoon session of the Black Re-
publicans, the following dispatch from Philadel
phia was read by the Chairman, (hr. Blair)
THE American party are no longer united
Raise the Republican banner. Let there be no
further extension of slavery. The Americans are
with YOU"
Letters from Pittsburg say that the temple was
nigh being rent with the shouts that this telegraphc
message occasioned
Except appointing committees on an address
and business, nothing was done. A good many
speeches were made. Giddings Greeley, Preston
King, Judge Spaulding of Ohio and others figured.
We see that Simeon Draper, of New York is among
the blacks
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ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER ETNA.
Further Foreign News.

HALIFAX, Feb. 22d-Ine screw steamer Etna
from Havre for New York put In here to-day short
of coal She reports having experienced very
rough weather. She brings Paris and Havre dates
TO the 5th inst, which contain few items OF news
later than the Canada's advices.
She has no news of the Pacific
II was still current at Paris that Prussia would
not be permitted to participate in the peace con-
ferences.
Prince Gortschakoff, when signing the protocol
at Vienna accepting the propositions. demanded
that Prussia should be invited To take part Count
Buol supported the demand. but Borquency and
Sir II. Seymour wished to refer to their govern
ments. The acceptance of the proposition by kus.
sia had caused the greatest astonishmentin Tur'
key. The news had not reached the Crimea at
the latest dates.
Public confidence In the prospect of peace was
daily increasing In France.
A serious military conspiracy was reported Al
Madrid, having ramifcations throughout the north
of Spain. Particulars were not given.
There is nothing later from England
Breadstuffs were declining at Havre.
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IIRGINIA:--Inthe the Circuit Court of the

City o. Richmond, January 5lst 1856:
sally Randolph, John Sheppard, Sarah Lucas for
meIiy Sarah ShePpard,) and John Z. Lucas her
husband, Lucy Ford formerly Lucy She ppard( and
Andrew H. Ford her husband, Betsey Browning
formerly Betsey ShepPsrdl and James NJ Brown.
ing her husband, and Susan Sheppard, Juliet Shep
PaTd aDc Benjamin W. c. Sheppard the last three
6eine infants suing hy Sally Randolph, their next
WVla Pitts.
Powhatan Roberts and Joseph jackson, Junior. exc.
cutoEs OF John Sheppard, deceased, Defts
IllS cause came this day again 70 be heard on
me papers foE1f, ,rly read and upon the report of
commissioner F.eath Of the 18th day of MAY, 1855
!eo herein on che Ind day of June 1855 and was ar
sied by coun eel: On consideration whereof and it
appearing u the Court that the proof of posting re-
4ured by he order of the 10th day Of January 1856
Gtiecu sc, and that the acquisitions of that decree
VII hay e be again complied with; and it further
sPPea the Court that more than years have
eh ed the qualification of the defendants the
eA Icutors of John Sheppard, deceased, the Court,
htbout at present confirming the said report. or at
Ihis time deciding any other question: doth adjudge
order and decree that the creditors of the deceased
10 appear here on the twentieth day of March next
and show If any they can against the payment
and delivery of the estate of the said dece ased to his
d.srlbutees and the Court doth further order that
copy of this decree be published once a week for
tour successive weeks III the Richmond Dispatch and
posted at the front door of the Courthouse of the
Hastings Court of Richmond. the first day of two
successive terms of said Court.
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OUR RELATIONS WITH EEGLAND-Thc gov.
ernment dispatches from England by the Canada,
reached Washington, Friday mernng. 1t has
been ascertained from a well informed source that
they contain nothing of defnre character rela-
tive TO our relations with England, nor Is there
prospect of an early settlement of the matter in
dispute between this and the British government
The enlistment affair is absorbed in the Central
American question. There is no information
whatsoever 10 verify the rumor in the London Ad-
vertiser that angry words had passed between Mr.
buchanan and Lord Clarendon. Mr. Champion
has received fresh instructions not to leave Wash
ington, as heretofore contemplated. He still at
tends to the unfinished business at the State De-
partmeut
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THEATRICAL BLUNDERs.-They are having a
run of very bad luck at the Broadway theatre
Night before last horse leaping chasm of
twelve feet width as is required in the spectacle
of "Herne the Hunter did his duty, but found no
bridge to fetch him up properly, and stumbled
over, rolling his rider under him. Last night mat
tiers were still worse. The curtain was down very
often where dropping the curtain was not desra
Bile. Anne Boylens grand entry upon the stage
was arrested by the crashing of the platform over
which her chariot and six horses were to pass
two OF the horses dropping into the cellar In the
tilting scene splendid horse rode by Sylvestre,
came full tilt to the footlights and not meeting
an expected check from his opponent, pitched over
them and fell upon the sharp iron spikes of the
railing that separated the parquet from the oches-
ira. The poor brute was raised in great agony
and borne OFF behind the scenes The rider was
not seriously injured, nor any of the audience,
though some of those in the parquet were terribly
frightened. Other accidents were not wanting ;
some of them, however, rather contributed to than
detracted from the little amusement of the eve
nng-N. Y. Times.
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THE ABORTION CAsEs-The body of the young
lady who died recently in Houston street. New
Y ork, from the effects of an abortion, was recog
nized on Thursday as that of Miss Elizabeth Nor
rs, of Brooklyn. The sister of the deceased took
charge of the corpse, which was buried Friday
Catharine de Breuxen, whose case has been no.
ticed, died early on Thursday morning at the hos
pital of the Sisters of Mercy
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-02-25

RHODE ISLAND PoLITICs-The democrats of
Rhode Island have nominated Americus " Potter
for Governor, also, VIM. Beach Lawrence, Alfred
Anthony, Ariel Ballen, Peleg Gardner, Henry j.
Burroughs, VIM. S. Miller Elisha r. Potter and
Albert S. Calls, delegates to the National Demo
cratic invention.
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David hicDaniel
NOTICE TO CREDI TOR s.--Commis.

' si0ners Ufce, ChesteTfeId c. H, Feb llth 1855
To the creditors of the estate Of Augustus Wellons
dec'd, and all Others concerned:
You are hereby notified that at the request of Geo
w. Snelllngs, sheriff OF Chesterfield county and as
srch administrator of Augustus Wellons deceased |
have appointed the 3lst day of March next at my Of
rec for receiving proof of demands against the said
decedent his estate, at which time and place you
required TO attend.
Given under my hand as Commissioner of the Coun-
y Court of said county, the day and year first sfore-
said.
O
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(NITY OF kICHMOND TO wiz. Al a Cour

y q Hustlngs held Tor the said city, at the Court.
House, the fourteenth day of February, the year
eighteen hundred and tifty-sx:
Ia the of Wellington Goddin, Administrator,
with the will annexed of William d. Talley dec d.
end who qualified such administrator in this Court
IN the year eighteen hundred and fifty-one On the
motion Of William d. Telley, Jr., who is the legatee
under the will of the late William D. Taey, and it
appearing to tie Court that more than two years
have elapsed since the qualification of the admins
traitor aforesaid the Court doth order that the credI
tors OF the deceased do appear here the sixteenth
day of April eighteen hundred and fifty.sx ana shew
eau E, II any they can against the payment and de-
hTeTy of the of the said deceased the said
iegatee; and the Court further or der that copy of
this order be published once Il week for five success.
slve weeks in the Richmond Dispatch and some news.
paper published u the city of Washington, D. c. and
posted al the front door OF the Hastings Court House
Tor the city Of Richmond the first day of the two
next successive terms of said Court
Copy-Ieste: RO. HOWARD, Clerk.
f. 2l-lsw5Sy
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The Secretary of the Navy has ordered the Uni-
ted States frgafe Merrimac TO cruise up - far -
the Banks OF Newfoundland, 10 relieve vesses
that may be In Distress
The machine shop Of Harrison 4 Loring, soufn
Boston, was destroyed by nre W ednesday night
Loss SOS O00-insured.
The Ice In the river st 81. Lous , being o'aa'
ed ssssss =
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letter from Rome, of the 10th says-'Yesu
wins Is in labor. The signs which precede n vio-
lent eruption are apparent. There IS an esplanade
upon the summit, which usually can be reached
without danger but at present one would be stihed
with the sulPhurous oder, aud the noise is any.
thing but reassuring"
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BANK ROBBER CoNVIcTED-isaac II. Rand
who in connection with his brother, John w. Rand,
was indicted for breaking into the Savings Bank In
Concord, N H., on the 10th Of August last and
stealing therefrom about 81 600 has been tried and
convicted at Concord. Sentence has been suspend
ed until some exceptions made by tho counsel for
the prisoner are decided.