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NEW YORK HATS.
L WISH ALL GENTLEMEN WHO AREIN

II want Of Hats to bear in
mind that the plan which |
adopted six months ago, Of
selling HATS and CATS
at greatly reduced prices,
for cash only, is In success
ful operation, consequently
those who pay cash have
the benefit Of cash, and are
not charged twenty-five per
cent. extra Drofit tn Offset
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gINHE BOSTON AMERICAN ALMANAC
for 1856 received this day. sg,J-1t. !
ian IL FRANCK TAYLOR.
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MY MARY ANN

MY MARY ANN
"E HAVE JUST PUBLISHED THIS eel
w ebrated and favorite song of Mrs Barney
Williams, embellished with a fun length engrav-
ing Of the authoress. Price IS cents per copy.
-- JOHN F. ELLIS,
800 Pa. avenue, near Tenth street.
ian Aft
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USEFUL PRESENTS.

USEFUL PRESENTS.
nNE OF THE BEST STORES OF THE
" hind in the city is u. FRANCIS'S, 490 Sew
enth street. He has not only every Housekeeping
article, but Razors, Scissors, Combs, Brushes,
Cabas, and other useful articles His goods are
Of an excellent quality, and he sells lower thaa
any one else In the city IL friend Of ours wished
to know the best place TO buy Sett OF Spoons,
Knives and Forks, Tea Sets. Castor, Cake bas-
ket, or anything, from the nEest Pocket Knife To
an Axe or WOOd-Saw, we would say, " 60 10
FRANCIS on Seventh street, YOU will be sure Of
getting good articles, and at the very lowest
price.n dec ls-u
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The very best and most fashionable RESS
HATS, at ri 50, equal TO any usually sold at rs
and the best S3 Hat south Of New York: and a
nrst rate, durable, and fashionable Hat, 81 so.
full supply of black and bruwn 4 III. IT HATS
and Children's Fancy Goods, at very low prices.
Small profits and quick sales Is the motto.
ANTHONY, Practical Halter,
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue,
Opposite Dexter's Hotel
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l,LOCKs, CLOCKS, CLOCKS, at
~ THE LAKES,
dec At 5V Pennsylvania avenue.
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OPERA 6IASSES.-THE LARGEST As
" sortment in the city, for sale and hire.
10 r.... ... .., JOHN r. ELLIS,
jau7 3O6 Pa. av., bet. 9th and 10th s1.
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GUTTA PERCHA rEErH.

GUTTA PERCHA TEETH.
TNHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE BEEN IN
l. the habit OF sending our patrons to DIR. Cosby
for Dental operations for number OF years, and
take pleasure in recommending him TO the citi-
Zens OF Washington az the best tooth extractor
and dental operator that we have met with
lie inserts teeth upon every plan that Is practised
In the United States.
Geo. l. Hp.dfntp. VI. u. W Tow
\ v fsyh-. N ID, DDS John y. Miller NJ. d.
James BTy ant W q. r. ChambglID, NJ. H., DDS.
y " HATTi-, H. D. Samuel T. Brown, ~ ID.
Hythe TnssJ, 81. H. M Francisco NJ d.
Ofice over Ford L Bro IS, No 900 corner of
llth street and Pa avenue nov 37-8Ink
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DIANOs FOR SALE OR RENT.-New and
Il second hand Pianos from the beste<--fsz
manufactures, at moderate and conve- T1rfu
nient terms for sale; second hand Pianos taken
In exchange, and tuning pianos attended to al NO
49S Eleventh street, above Pa. avenue
r. c. REICHENBACH.
sep psI5meoSTu&Ths
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ENCTlLE LEIVORY.-JUST RECEIVED, sew
Il erdl exquisite specimens OF his manufacture,
including " The Descent from the Cross" after
Rubens; " The Flight into Egypt;" "Adora-
ton Of the Wise Men y :" Head Of Christ, )" aftef
Oomenichino-MadOnna " Ecce HOmO,n &C.,
specially adapted for Christmas presents, at .
TAYLOR l. MAURY'S
dec 2l-tr Bookstore, near 9th st
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JONAS p. LEVY,
iNfoRfBR AND DHALvR IN
WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AND FINE
GROCERIES, ,

General Commission & Forwardin II erch ant
INSURANCE. AND BILL BROKER,
No. a4 Pa av., two doors below u g. Hotel
WASHINGTON CITY, ID. g.
N B.-Country Merchants are requested to give
me call before purchasing elsewhere.
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GUTTA PERCHA TEETH,
nR. q. MUNSON, AT 3lO PA AVENUE,
- Is mounting Teeth on a Gutta <s~1A
Peroha Base. Also, with Aliens pat
ent continuous Gum, combining beau u-NQIYID
ty, strength and cleanliness
DT. NJ Is determined to keep pace with every
Improvement Dentistry, and will strive to please
and profit his patrons
RKFRR8sCz:
Rev. DIR. Gurley, Hon. II n Gillet,
DR.. Binney, Hon y A Douglas.
Hon. Z Mason, DIR X r Patterson,
Hon. ID i Nicholson, Dr. X Coolidge,
And the Medical Faculty Of Georgetown Col
lege. nov23-tf
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A GNERAL INVITATION TO EX-
IA amine one Of the largest and best assortnents
OF Parior Grand, Square, and Boudoir PIANOS,
ever eAhloited to Washington public. Persons
wishing to purchase, viii End that they can be
accommodated on the most liberal terms, by early
application at the NJ Music Depot, Star Buildings,
GEO HiLBUS, Agent.
Constantly In receipt of NEW Music
dec S-tr
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MACAULY's HISTORY OF ENGLAND,
lIl vol ID, this day received.
iane FRANCk TAfLOh'
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rOLT'S, ALLEN ROBBINS, and LAW.
~ renee &c Co.'s patent revolving hammer Ave
and six barrel PISTOLS. Also, a good assort-
ment Of single barrel Pistols, from IS cents to s5
each American RAZOkS Of the best quality,
every razor warranted. For sale by
T.. X. LUNDY,
decll No l2 Bridge street, Georgetown.
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CABAs, WORK BOXES, CHINA GOODS,
~ CARD CASES, PORTEMONNAIES,& &c,
at3O6 Pa avenue, between 9th and 10th streets
dec 20 JOHN F. ELLIS.
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Jan 10 Il, 10, Is 81 % o, ,2i-st
The true Democrat., 1856-03-18
Leaving the Lodges.

Six of the legal voters of Littleton, N. H., have renounced their Know Nottingham, and expressed their determination to go with the democracy. We make the following extract from their letter to the N. H. Patriot:-
 We have witnessed with painful regret the dominant party in this state submitting them selves to be controlled, in their action upon national politics, by fanatics and urprincipled men who seek to dissolve the union of the states and to trample on the compromises of the constitution. The wise counsels of Wash ington and the fathers of she republic are deep ly engraven upon our hearts, We are profound ly impressed with the belief that the preser- vation of the Union and the strict observance of state rights, can alone per<erve prosperity of the natlon, and we will never in any way coun- tenance any such reasonable sentiments as let the Union slide nor give aid to party whose sole political capital is the hatred they can create In one section of the country against the other These sentiments have been awakened in our minds, and we have come to true un- derstanding of where We ought to cast our votes at the coming election, by listening to free soil Know Nothing lecture on Friday evening" Feb. 1st, 1856, in the village of Lttleton, from Wm. H. Cove, Esq, of Weare, N. H. We were told, by our Know Nothing leaders, that Mir. Cove was the great exponent of the creed of our party; we went to hear him with that un- derstanding, and we heard nothing from him but the usual tirade which fanatical abolitionists have always on hand. His eloquence was ex- pended in trying to stir up in our breasts hatred towards the south, hostility to their institutions and contempt for their constitutional rights
The true Democrat., 1856-03-18
sciaI C0rresp0ndence of the PIcayune.
 Washington.
Washingt0n Feb. 20, 185'


 The first skrmish in the Kansas fight came off in the House this morning, and resulted in the defeat of the black republicans. The question pending was resolution moved yes terdav by the committee on elections, author izing the committee to send for persons and papers in the contested election case of Ree- der against Whitfield. Mir Stephens, of Geor- ga, moved the re- -committal of the resolution to the committee with instructions to report their reasons for desiring the authority asked, which motion was lost yestarday by tie vote; whereupon the House adjourned.
 This morning the resolution came up again. motion to lay upon the table was rejected by three majority, and the resolution passed by a majority of two votes. Subsequently, motion to reconsider was carried, and then the resolu- ton, with an amendment proposing to send two Washington lawyers to Kansas to take test- mony, was recommtted to the commi tee of cleo tions, with instruct ns moved by Mr. Stephens. II k not usual to press objection to motion by committee to send for persons and apers Consequently this re solution WIZ one ot the strongest questions which the Reeder men could possibly have made; and their defeat upon II would seem to he sig tiff rant nf what they may expect durng tine renal ider nf the s.ssiou.- Irut, several ol the republican members were ab,eat today, but It k at lea, doubtful whe- thpr they wouli hlve succeeded batter upou a 6l bo,,,e. II they should b. able to oust Na.,icj, IS now uite clear that they can n.- -vr i> sat to Rec'ler.
 Gov Sna non of Kansas, was confirmed yesterday, within two hours after speech by Senator Wilson, in which he denounced him in severeSt terms. asailng his private character, as well as off ial acts, most vjrulentlv. should not be surprised if this speech, and the acrimo- nous debate in executive session which follow ed it, ad4el to Shaunons vote, instead of de- cieaSing it, for he was confirmed by thirty to twelve. Several democratic Senators, who, a month ago. were disposed to vote against him, because of his alleged readiness to bring the federal troops in collision with the citizens, had become perfectly satisfied with hisexplanations, and he consequently received the entire admi- nlstration vote
 Ii has been stated in the public press lately that Senator Douglas came to Washington pre- pared to make war upon the administration be- cause of its course with reference toI Kansas,
The true Democrat., 1856-03-18
[ MORNING, MARCH IS. 1856.

popular sovereignty, will sustain him; for that principle is fagrantly violated by the interfer- ence of foreign communities in the manage ment of Kansas affairs, and especially so by attempts within the territory to resist by force of arms the regular operation of its government and laws. Both of these dangerous move ments must be put down. The Topeka con- venton, and all the proceedings under or re- suitlng from 1t, are clearly revolutionary, and cannot be sustained. We have no idea that they will be sanctioned even by the present antl- Nebraska house of representatives at Washington
 "The revolutionary movement must cease, but at the next election the people of Kansas must be protected in the free and unrestraned exercise of their rights as secured to them by the Nebraska law. If they decide to tolerate slavery 50 be it. If they decide to repudiae 1t, so much the better. Who doubts that they will repudate it? No man, We think, who properly understands the subject"
 From the Albany Argus.
 We do not see how honest and intelligent men can dissent from its positions. It takes ground ln favor of sustaining the laws and re- pressing instruction and invasion. It propo- ses to employ the military force of the govern ment ln keeping the peace in Kansas and in putting down any armed attempt whether originating within or without the territory--to interfere with the regular administration of it's affairs by those with whom the law has intrust- ed this duty. It announces the purpose to pro- tect the real settlers against violence and to leave them to govern themselves according to the organic law--the provisions of the Kansas Nebraska bill. The President can do no more than this, nor will his duty allow him to do less. We trust the purpose now announced will be fairly and vigorously executed Let the peace of Kansas be preserved at all haz- ards. Let the violent and armed movements, whether from the Missouri border, or within the territory, be promptly suppressed, and the people left to exercise the right of selfgovern- ment in peaceful manner, and not with arms In their hands either for defence or offence
 The President has been denounced by the abolition-repubcan partisans for not interfer- ing at an earlier day, by the use of military force, to prevent outrages in Kansas; And yet when he proposes to do what these partsans have been Clamorous for they denounce him afresh and condemn this proclamation. The truth is there is nothing which these republican demagogues so much desire as civil war in Kansas, and if the President prevents it, all their political stock in trade will be lost But the honor of the country will be preserved and the administration will be sustained in this step by all patriotic men,
The true Democrat., 1856-03-18

and to espouse the cause of the free State men 3l the territory as against the proslavery men. In executive session yesterday, on Shannon's nomination, he abundantly dispeled this ilu- slon 0y strong, almost bitter speech, in reply to Wilson and others who opposed Shannon's nomination. and in denunciation of the po ceedlngs ill Kansas of the free State men un- der Robinson and Lane. Wilson's speech was very violent one, has created quite asensation, and wnl be likely to make personal trouble for the Massachusetts Senator ere he gets through with it. It is evidently intended for extensive circulation throughout the norlh, rwhicb pur- pose fifty thousand pamphlet copies have al ready been ordered.
The true Democrat., 1856-03-18

As there is much inquiry to know were the State and District Democratic Conventions will be held, we feel authorized by public senti- 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 District will be held at BatesuHe, 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 candidate to represent the second district in the next Con- greSS
The true Democrat., 1856-03-18
Agents fol the True Democrat

ARKANSAS
 II. '. ( llCH, Clarendon. Monroe county; C. T. DN, Helena, Pmlsps county; ]. II. GR IS, Am,ty. Clark oou',y; Hen. A v LESLEY. Wilev's C've, Searcy county; II. II Y .E A%Y, Falcon Colunbla county; Dr. 7 c. BO%S, Magnolia. toIunba county; JOHN "cCpY, Pocahontas, Randolph county; JOHN A SIMPSON, Pilot HIl. JOSEPH GAIIr Buifton Yell county; H. II. MEREDITH, Wilton, Pike county; F. II. ADAMS. Wilton, Pike county; R. VI. CAL i-K, RoSevie, Franklin county; WI; BUTLER, Big Bend, Polk county VIM. YAUrHAN, Eveaing Shade, Lawrence county. :. ". BOYER. esq, Aberdeen, Monroe county. Dr' I ;, ,,, "; <; SI ,l.Il Li1yAS, Moro, u :. A. A. MCGEE Gaines Landing, Chcot county; Coii j. s HOUSTON; Ciarksyille, Johnson county; JOHN J. HAMMErT, Pine Blutf LEVI ARNOLD, Dardanelle, ell county; DIXON H. WILLIAMS, Marion county; HENRY KING, Jackson. Lawrence county; Dr. M. II. JACKSON, Independence county; Dr. D. C. WRIGHT, Franklin and Scott counties; JASPER N. HILLHOUSE, Smithville. Hon. B. BUNCH, Kings River Carroll county. Hon. J. A. BECK, Izard county. GEO. AUSTIN, Van Buren, Crawford county J. R. THOMPSON, Amity, Clark county. Dr. l.: T. CULLEY, Rondo, Lafayette county
 OHN ARNOLD, Lisbon, Union county. D. NJ. MARTIN, Mt. Penson, Jackson county. R PuMPHREY, Union county; N: " B; B cPRR' sPBep Pike co"n,v. ". x. MAY, Danve, Yell county; VIM. E. SMITH, Washington county; A. J. HAYS, Ashley county; D. W. JEFFREY, Mount Olive. lizard county. R. L. PHILLIPS, Washington, Hempstead county; GIDEON TUCKER, Batesville, Independence county; JOHN A. LINDSAY, Powhattan; JOHN NJ. MITCHELL, Gansville Green county; LEWIS SUTFIN, Bover, Poinsett county; ROOF II. HOWELL, Dover Pope county; J. <. JORDAN Monticello, Drew county; THOS RIGGS, Postmaster at Richwoods, lizard county VIM. M. VAN VALKENBURGH, Warren, Bradley co; l.. E. VENABLE, Van Buren county; JOHN HAVIS, Bradley county; [. II. JACKSON, Elizabeth, Jackson county; VIM. A. CRAWFORD, Saline county; JAMES NJ. MONTGOMERY, Lewisvile, Lafayette co; W. B. YOUNG, Dover, Pope county; J. W. BERNARD, Norostown, Pope county; JAS R. BERRY, P. M, Huntsville, Madison counly; TH0'S MILLS, Polk county; ROB'T ATKINSON, Leek's Store, Ouachta county; Dr. L. L. MARTIN, Long View, Ashley county; N I. BAKER, Fulton county JACOB PATE, M., Pleasant Plains, Independence R. L. CARGILE, Conway county VIM C. NORTON. Relf's Bluff. Drew county.
The true Democrat., 1856-03-18
The Democratic National Convention.

In pursuance to call regularly made, the "Democratc National Committee" consisting of one from each State, appointed by the de- mocratic national convention of 1852, to pro- mote the democratic cause" and designate the time of holding the next convention," met at the National Hotel, in the city of Washing ton, at 12 NJ. on the 8th day of January, 1856 and, with entire unanimity-
 Res0lUel, That the democratic national con- vention of 1856 meet in the city of Cincinnati, at l2 o'clock NJ. on the first Monday of June next.
 The national convention of f852 adopted the following resolution as to the number Of d.le5ltes to be chosen:-
 "ResolUeI, That, in constituting future na- tonal conventions of the democratic party, in order to secure the 5hts ol the States to their relative representation in such conventions each State shall be entitled to twice the num- ber of dele gates that il has votes in the cleo torl college. u d mo more; aud that the demo- crltic national committee, in making arrange met, for the next national convention, provide suca uumbtr of seats there for each State, a.d secure the same to the delegates elect"
 l. Is requested, with view to the proper ar..u < .mtuts of SC it's of members, that the delegates from the several 5 Sates Or districts ol the CdteI States to the next national conven- ton forward to Hon. A. P. Elgerton, Hicks vile, Oao chairman of the committee of ar rang ments their respective names and post afices; a.d the democratic papers throughout the Unitel States are requesed to copy this call, and the proceedings of the democratic na : tioual commmittce.
 By order. ROB'r NJ. MCLANE, Ch'm. Attest;
 G1a MmrI1n Ra.I H. pzSe1I ESeLIsH' 2 seo'ys.
The true Democrat., 1856-03-18

To THE PoINT.-We find the following among other resolutions that were recently adopted at the meeting of the Illinois demo- cracy:
 Resofved, That we will not prete,m,t an ex- presslol oi opinion as to the power of Congress to establish or prohibit slavery in the territo- res ot the United States; but we expressly de- clare that Congress has no constitutional power to do either.
 What a whithering rebuke, says the Rich mond Enquirer, to the southern doughfaces who in the Phladel phia council, refused to express an opinion as to the power of Congress over slavery in the territories. Let them learn a lesson on the subject of their own rights from the northern democracy.
The true Democrat., 1856-03-18

We will never go with the party of which Wm Il. Cove is the exponent but we will go with the party that takes ground in opposition to the principles he advocates, and in favor of main- talning the right of self-government, the com promises of the constitution and the perpetuity of the Union
 In view of these and similar considerations, 1t seems to use to be solemn duty which we owe to ourselves, our country and our God, in the present crisis, to give our votes and our in fuence in favor of the democratic party.
 GIDEON D. HUNTOON,
 GEORGE B. FULLER,
 ROBERT CEOUGH.
 JASON SMITH
 BENJ. SAWYER,
 EZRA NURSE"
The true Democrat., 1856-03-18

the rule, let it be in my day, if that calamity has to come, when the constitution of this na tion, the envied of the world, the home of the oppressed of every land, has to trail in the aust say if it ever has to take place want to see It with these ayes, not wait for another generation; but may the ruler of the universe avert such calamity. This is not a hasty vlew or mlne as to the rights of the States, talntly brought to view, but of reflection.
 Yours
The true Democrat., 1856-03-18
T VI IIIC T VIC HI THE POETS GRAVE.
BY JOHN CARTER.

7une MoRE's LEGACY. Lay him beside the murmuriug Till, Where the bright waters as they play, Make sweetest harmony and fill
 The air with musi. night and day. But raise no stone above his crave, To tell lii, fortune or his woe, There let the vine in silence wave. The summer hreczes gently blow. Put uP the harp whose song of love, No more shall ease his aching breast-- He, joined the angel band above, The poet has found eternal ret. And when tha summer winds shall blow Among the vines that round him wave, Q may their notes be sad and low Like prayers oer the aongstor's grave! jukeso.d. -irL.
The true Democrat., 1856-03-18
:. Excelsior" vS. Pickeis.-A ParOe

:. Excelsior" vS. Pickeis.-A Parody. The rain and snow were falling fast, As through down east village passed A youth who chaked with great display, Upon DarreIl in his sleigh
 Pickles to sell His cheeks were blue, and red his nose, His cars ana feet were nearly froze. And t-arS of cold bedmmed hi, sight, But stiIl he yelled, with all his mign---
 Pickles to sell As on he went. a maiden bold Came out and asked him what hc sold: The youth looked tip, with winning smile, And said, with voice aS soft as Y He '-
 Pickles. Oh tell me- cried the maid divine, Say, tell me, they in the brine: Quite vexcd he heard the maiden say. As scorntul!y she turned away
 SiaI Pickles That one so sweet. shonld speak so tart, That word went deep into his his heart That she should crush his hope so flat And scorn his smiles, or, worse than that
 His Pickles Away he drove through wind and rain, They tried to stop his course in vain, By asking what he had to sell? lie wouldn't stop, but only yell
 Pickles Don't drive so fast, an old man said, That worn out nag is nearly dead, His shoes are off another said With shout of scon, the youth replied
 On Pickles For mercy's sake, don't cross the creek That wooden bridge is awful weak The youth dashed on his headlong way, And only turned his head to say
 Oh. Pickles. The night was dark, the wind was cold The pickle boy was brave and bold: He never stopped, or che ked his flight, And soon the gh was lost to sight
 Pickles and all. Next morn two little wandering Jews. Came into town and brought the news: Down in the drift corpse they'd found, Whilst far and near, were scattered round
 The Pickles That man may breathe, but never lives, Who much receives, but nothing gives; Whom none can love, whom none can thank, Creations blot, creation's blank.
The true Democrat., 1856-03-18
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rhis Liic--HY DIBDIH.

Fms Lile--nY plBDIH. This life is like troubled sea, Where. helm a-weathcr or a-Iee, The ship will neither stay nor wear, But drives, of every rock iu fear All aeamanship in vain we try, We cannot keep hor steadily; But just as fortunes wind may blow, The vessels tostjcated to and fro; Yet, come but love on board, Our hearts with pleasure stored, No storm can overwhelm,
 Still blows in vain
 The hurricane, While love is at the helm.
The true Democrat., 1856-03-18
T9BM9 OF ADWGR TIsING.
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1ut tarfie> for dnng all de crponS of lob Work be npa~>ed hN any printing eahsim in ihe country
 Ne have nfpcHret a oi hunded dol o l-aac tdam' mammoi psatiug iacine, which enee o hook and pamphe work in d superior style anl sen laW prices.