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The true Democrat., 1857-05-12
Discourasing frein Walker.

OISCOWAUS1u8 aIOa1 " The latest intelligence from the heroic Walk CT in Nicaragua presents gloomy picture of affairs in that region. We give below two ex- tracts embracing the latest accounts. the truth of which, however, is not vouched for, as ru. | mors of reyerses to the cause of Walker have been insidiously circulated heretofore, for the purpose of destroying the exertions and damp ening the zeal of those who are anxious for his success. From the New York Herald ol A prl 3Oth we clip the following:
 "The news from Central America is exceed ingly interesting. Col. Lockridge's party of filibusters has been completely dispersed. The Costa Ricans occupy Puta Arenas and have no doubt erected Notifications to protect the river. The intelligence from Rvas, Walkers head quarters, Is down to the first inst, at which time the allied forces, if we are to credit the Costa Rican accounts, had hemmed in on every side their opponents, who were reduced to great distress for wat of provisions The Oosta Ricans also had possession oi San Juah dei Sur, and the early exploitation or destruction of the 6libuster force seemed lnevitaoie. It is stated also that orders had been issued to grant no quarter to either Walker or uennlng- sen."
 A correspondent gives the following informa. ton in postscript to letter dated Aspinwall April 20:
 "The British steamer Thames is in from Greytown. A boat came down from San Car los, with news from Walker up to the l3th.-- The allies had dug trench, completely en- circling what is left of Rivas. Walker is con- fined to only two houses; and the dispatch o the Commanders Chief of the allies says he was expected to surrender about the twentieth F. w. R.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12
Tennessee Nominations.

The Know Nothing convention of Tennessee, which recently assembled at Nashville nomi- hated Robert Hatton, esq, of Lebanon, Wil- son county, for Governor. in opposition to Gen. Harris, the democratic nominee. How Mir. Hatton happened to be nominated is said to be a philosophic inquiry suggestive of the condition of his party in Tennessee. But while we con- gratulate him on receiving the honor over the older and more experienced leaders of his party, we do not forget to sympathize with him in view of his inevitable defeat. His party have made him the victim of fororn hope" Poor Hatton he will canvass the State, [we suppose, loose h;s time, exhaust his means and perspire freely in the service of his party, "secure of nothing but to loose the race," when he might by application become an ornament to the legal profession and reap an abundant harvest from its practice.
 The democracy of the Memphis district have nominated w. T. Avery, esq, an able, active and gallant old line whig for Congress. Mr. Avery magnanimously gave in his adhe- renee and support to the democracy, when he saw that it alone was the true refuge for old line whigs who loved the principles of the constitution.
 Col J. Knox Walker, true, active and ef- fcent democrat is the nominee of the demo- cracy in Shelby and FAyette counties for the State Senate. He enjoyed the post of private secretary to President Polk during his Presi- dency. and always enjoyed the confidence of that true patriot and able statesman.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12
Oar [eyee'> Ougnt Ia De Preserved.

The 18th section of the supplemental swamp iand law, passed by our last legislature, reads as follows
 hat should any person, or persons cut, break or m any wise in ure any lcyee or eyees constructed, or which shall hert after bv authori. ty of this State or paid for, or which shall be pald for out ot the swamp land fund of this otate Tn whole or Tn part, or should any person or persons procure or cause the same to be done ny saves. he, she, or they, so offending shall be deemed guilty of a felony and when indict- ed and convicted, shall be punished according ly."
 In Its object this is a wise and proper provi- sion. The levee'S in our State have been built for the beneht Of large portion of the people and the ultimate good of the whole Sate- hey ought not to De injured or destroyed for the convenience of any man, or ueis ishborhood of men living on or near them.
 The attentive and efficient State Engineer. who has been steadily engaged in the prefor- nance ot his duties since his appointment. in- forms us, that levees on the Mississippi in our State are being much damaged by those who ought to protect them. In many places pass- ways are cut through the levee, opening d gap for d c evdsSe ill high water We all know how destructive and rulnouS a crevasse Is to property on reclaimed land. h other places the evee Is used as a neighborhood road until it Is almost entirely destroyed. At one place fifteen or twenty miles below this point, tine levee has been much damaged, and probably ruined for dlstance of from one halt to three quarters of mile, by hauling saw-logs upon it.
 IL becomes the duty of grand juries in the several counties lying on the river to present such cases. An examination of the statute quoted above will show the offence to be very Ser"us one Its punishment Is Imprisonment lE the penitentary. This is too severe. unless malice should be proven. It would have been much better if the offence had been declared mlsdeme~nor instead of felony. Yet the ob- lect ot the statute k good. It ought to be en. forced So as to attain that object
 Our State Engineer assures us that he will do hls duty ln the premises, by observing where the Ievee's are injured, and reporting to the several district attorneys. Let him be sustain ed and encouraged, that our levees may be pre- served d-Ueiend Ue,ancyot
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12
Death of Capt. ThOs. Conway.

We have been kindly permitted, says the San Francisco (Cal) Globe, to copy the follow. ing extract of letter received by gentleman in shiS city, by which we learn that Capt. Thos. Conway, late of this city, is no more. The let ter is dated at Rivas, March l2th:
 "On the 4th of March battle was fought on the road from San Juan del Sur to this place in which poor Capt. Tom. Conway was killed -our entire loss being Is killed. Toms men would not stand, and like Yell, of Arkansas. he lost his life to sustain the honor of his country.
 aIn in as good health as ever enjoyed in California. On the night of the 4;h of March an attack was made on this place, but we drove them back with great slaughter, since which We have enjoyed peace and quietude."
 The subject of the above notice was a son of Col. J. k. Conway, of San Francisco. and a nephew of Gov. Elias N Conway. He was in several of Walkers hard fought battles, and from his gallant conduct was promoted to captaincy. He was young brave and full of promse-he was beloved by his comrades and they speak in the highest terms of his bravery His ashes now fill a foreign grave while his name is enshrined in glory
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12

NEW WHEAT.-Mr. S. Louis Shaw, of Eureka, Humboldt Bay, California, writes to the commissioner of patents that he recently procured the seed of new kind of wheat from friend, who told him that it was wild variety found in Sierra Nevada. Mr. s. had planted a few kernels last year, the yield of which was very large--at least five hundred kernels for each one that he planted He enclosed few bits of the straw of this wheat, because it was solid instead of being hollow. From the ye- neral appearance of the specimens thus receiv- ed, it Is supposed to be variety of the triticun, poAonicuns, of which numerous experiments were made in England, proving it to be entirely worthless so far as making bread is concerned. The kernel itself is very large, much larger than the common varieties so generally used in this country.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12
LecomPton, April r, 1857.

NOVEL FINALE. We fni in the New York papers the following account of closing Q scene Tn the recently adjourned black republi- can legislature of that State:
 Shortly after six o'clock, the Senate cham Der becoming densely packed with spectators and lobbymen, some industrious wag busted himself with sprinkling cayenne pepper over the carpets in the room and on the registers the effects of which were almost instantly her, ceptble on those present. The slight and ire. gular coughs, and delicate sneezing, soon in. creased to a general and prodigious cough. sneeze, hawking, splitting and blowing of noses. the noise and confusion from which at times entirely precluded the possibility of hearing anything else. So general did the scene at length become that nearly every senator, not excepting the president, was seized with tie mania. The chamber, which was crammed to an uncomfortable degree, including number of colored people; now became the scene of a general cough, sneeze, and blowing of probo. sels, so as to render it impossible for business to proceed"
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12
Geological Survey of Arkansas.

The last Legislature passed no act of more practical utility or importance than that pro- vidlhs for geological survey of our State A proper and correct exhibit of the mineral re- sources and agricultural capacity of the State will do more to fill it with good population from abroad, than any thing else save and ex- cept railroad facilities.
 It is gratifying to learn too, that our Cover nor is taking the proper steps to have this im- portant business well attended to. The fol- lowing paragraph from the last True Democrat tells us his plan to execute this survey: "Governor Conway lett this city on last Fri day evening in the stage, for White river where he took passege on a boat to Napoleon. At that place he aimed to procure boat going di- rectly up the Mississippi to Cairo, and thence up the Ohio, as he did not design stopping un- til he reached point in Indiana where he ex. pected to have an interview with distinguish ed geolosist upon the subject of the geological survey ot our State"
 hen the services of competent geologst are obtained, a complete correct geological sur vey Is made, and plain, uuvarnished report is given, there will be developments which will astonish those best acquainted with the lands of our State. At this moment there are spec 'hIiIiA- Soli Pa'4Oo Oulo!uc oi oui OtdtC I in possession of information on these subjects which would be immensely valuable to our citi- Zens.
 There is good reason to believe we have iron, lead, copper, and perhaps gold in abundance within our limits. Where it exists and how 1t Is to be obtained is the question. A proper geological survey will give such information. We will cite an instance to the point.
 East Tennessee had long been neglected geo. logically. Within few years past some anna. teur passed through the Cumberland Moun- tains prospecting." He discovered quarry of the most beautiful marble ever found, in a wild uninhabited spot. Taking sample he went on to Washington City, where specula- tor furnished the capital, and that quarry, now incredibly valuable, belongs to residents of the federal city and their heirs forever A tho rough geological survey, made some years ago, would have given it to citizens of Tennessee.
 Instances of the same kind doubtless exist in Arkansas.
 The only difficulty about the survey of our State, IS, that the appropriation is not sufficient for the work. Double the amount would have been an economical appropriation. De- naocrat.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12
From Nashington.

WAsHGNGToN, May 4.
 The rejection of the Dallas treaty by the British government, Is believed to have been in consequence of therepudation by the United States of the treaty with England reg 4riing Honduras. Our refusal to join England in the war with China is also supposed to have had its Influence m stopping the treaty, which k now considered as entirely dead. Those well in- formed assert that the President regards this act of the British Cabinet as most fitting one Tor refusal on our part to negotiate further upon the subJect-thuo leaving the Central American States to regulate their own affairs Napier also officially advised the rejection of the treaty
 SIidell declines any appointment from the administration.
 Dallas has advised the State department of the rejection of the Central American treaty by the English Cabinet. No osliisfactorv explana- ton accompanied the rejection, but it will be expressed by the next steamer. This action of England was entirely unexpected by the Pfes- dents Cabinet, or Lord Napier. The latter felt sure that the treaty would be accepted, and the Central American question is thus thrown into confusion again, but no unpleasant conse- quences are anticipated.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12
Cairo and Fulton Railroad Company.

Cairo and Fulton Railroad Company. At the recent election, held at the office of the company, the following directors were chosen
 Ro5t. Martin, G. B. Hughes, + c. Ashley and Geo. c. Watkins.
 ] The Board of Directors is composed as fol- lows:
 Judge Edward Gross, Rich'd H. Johnson, Judge Daniel Ringo, Jas. L. Witherspoon, w. B. Wait, I. NJ. Moore, H. c. Dye, Judge Geo. c. Watkins. James Russell, Robt. Martin, s. W. McKneeley, G. B. Hughes, H. c. Ashley.
 The following are the officers chosen for the present year:
 Judge Edw Cross, President.
 Judge Daniel Rings, Nce President.
 w. B. Wait, esq, Treasurer.
 Rich'd Fatherly, Secrstary.
 Mayson Brayman, Lsnd Commissioner.
 Jas S. Williams Chiy Engineer. The Executive Committee is composed of the following directors: Daniel Rlngo, Rlch'd H. Johnson and Edw. Cross.
 The joint committee of the Cairo and Full ton railroad companies of Arkansas and Mis- souri is composed of the following from Arkan- sas: Cross Rngo, Joknson, Moore, Wither- spoon, Dye and Hughes.
 The Cairo and Fulton railroad company has bright prospects, before it. It is now in posi- ton that ensures the construction of the road. Its land matters will soon be arranged and the titles all perfected. It will receive the full amount of land for which the grant calls, mak- ing the means of the company amply sufficient to complete the road and place it in running order. On the Missouri division, at Cairo, the work has already commenced, and will be time will be lost. The means possessed by the Missouri company are more than sufficient to build and equip tive such roads.
 We look forward to the completion of the Cairo and Fulton railroad, within the course of the next five or six years, with the utmost con- fdence. The lands owned by the two com panies will be more than sufficient to defray the cost of the road from Cairo to the Red R- yer, thus making the stock the best, the most remuneratve that could be owned.
 A few more years and our citizens will enjoy the fruits of cheap speedy, and certain com. municatiou with the rest of the world. The be- nefts to our State and people that will flow from the completion of the Cairo and Fulton rail- road, will be incalculable. Arkansas will al once assume that position in the confederaey oi States to which her natural wealth entities her She will be surpassed by none. Her day is about dawning. Already her lands and .el minerals are attracting the attention of the whole Union, and wealth is beginning to pour into her lap
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12
W agon f.uad Corps.

" A0hINH4oN, Apill 70.
 The Department of the Interior this morn- ing completed the organization of the wagon road corps, viz: For Fort Ridgley and South Pass section-F. II. Nobles of Minnesota, Su- perntendent; Phio P Hubble, of Minnesota, DIsbursing Agent; SAM. A. MEDARY, of Ohio. Engineer. For Fort kearney, South Pass, and Honey Lake-Eastern division, NJ. F. McGraw, of Missouri, Superintendent J $. Abell of Maryland, Disbursing Agent; F. w. Lander, of Massachusetts, Engineer; and for the western division, John Kirk, of California, Superintend- ent; Frank Denver, of California, Disbursing Agent; Bland Bishop, of California, Engineer. For Fl Paso and Fort Yuma section-Jas B. Leech, of Texas Superintendent; Gabriel or dan, of Alabama, Discussing Agent; N. H. Hnllen, Engineer McGraw, Nobes and Leech leave Washington to-day. Kirk is en route for California. Operations are to be commenced with the least practicable delay.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12
The Railroad Jubilee at Memphis.

Our Memphis exchanges are filled with de- tailed reports of the jubllant proceedings in that city on the 1st and 2d of the present month. It is stated that 3O,0OO persons were in attendance-more or less, as 1t is not presum- ed that they were counted. On Saturday eyen- ing, May 2d the fraternity of the press, repre- sentng South Carolina, Georgia Alabama, Mis- sissppi, Louisiana, Missouri, Tennessee and Arkansas had a convvial "reunion," which was remarkable for it's eloquent speeches, spark ling sentiments and pleasant proceedings- The account of the proceedings at this gather ing are very lengthy, and we will content our. selves with selecting those passages merely, in which mention is made of Arkansas The 2d regular toast being complimentary to South Carolina was responded to by several distn- guished gentlemen from that State, and in the account of their speeches We find the follow ing:
 "Hon. J. L. ORR, of the fifth s. c. Congres. slonal district responded to the call, and en- tertalned the company with speech replete with sentiments Of southern patriotism, and SOCIAL good humor, and Tn the course ot It took occasion to pay just tribute to the efforts of Hon. R. w. Johnson, CBoB,' of Arkansas,) in procuring the aid which the government has extended to southwestern railroads"
 The 9th regular toast was as follows:
 ARKANsAs-A native virgin, ripe with lus- eious but undeveoped riches of beauty. Gal lsnts of Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Vlrgi. nia, "go in and win her!"
 MT. Scott, of the Arkadelpha Arkansaw Traveller, responded, and concluded by offering the following:
 THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY OF To DAY. Binding in its embrace the States of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee, may the spirit which gave birth to the idea of unit. ing them by railway never cease, until their sister Arkansas be received into the social cir ce, and tastes of the fruits of liberal enterprise
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12


 REMAINS OF DEAD MAN FoUNp.-We learn from Mr. Garrett. the sheriff of Mont gomery county, that the remains of man named Daniel Murphy, were recently found near Irons Sulphur Springs, in that county. A jury of Inquest was assembled, but they were unable to determine from what cause he cana to his death. The body was in a state of partial decomposition, and was only identified by some papers found with it. A few pieces of gold coin were also found near his body, stained with gore, from which it is inferred that he was murdered. MT. Garrett, being public ad. ministrator of Montgomery county, desires to notify all persons interested as heirs, of the death of said Murphy, and that be has admin istersd on his property.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12
Railroads. Ord

It Is thus made evident that ton of corn, if carried TO miles to market by the ordinary means ol transporting by wagon will not pro- uoce one cent more than It has actually cost the grower-ltS whole value being absorbed by Its conveyance to markets, while. fl transported the same distance by railroad, the net proceeds of It's sale would be more than S22. The trAns- portatlon oi ton of wheat, by the same cal. cuIatlon, would exhaust it's value at distance of 55O miles II made in a wagon while by rail- road It would be worth more than $44 beyond the cost of getting 1t to market. These are stubborn and striking facts, which no ingenuity of reasoning can overthrow
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12
More Improvements m Mail Facilities in
 Arkansas.

The following extract from a letter addressed to Hon. w. k. Sebastian by the post master ge. neral contains good news for our people,
 !" ln regard to the special agency service, re- ferred to by yoa, l have to inform you that Arkansas now forms only one district and Mr. Harley is retained.''
 Heretofore Arkansas and Louisiana formed one district and the services of the postal agent was divided between the two States Hence forth our State will receive the entire attention of the agent.-He}ena Democrat
 NEW GOVERNOR OF UTAH.-We clip the fol- lowing paragraph from the Memphis Eagle of the 1th inst, and hope the announcement is true:
 Ben McCuIloch, the gallant Texan, has, it seems, been appointed Governor of Utah. We are glad that the administration Is about to make an effort to solve the Mormon difficulty. We shall look on with interest to the result Mormon sovereignty is knot we want to see united. .''
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12

THE STATEs."-This new daily journal, published in Washington City, and so long anticipated, has made its advent at last. We have received two or three numbers, in ex- change and are pleased to find it in every re- spect worthy of its able and experienced editor, Mai. Hess. It is democratic in sympathy and sentiment though not altogether partisan.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12

OLE BULL IN TROUBLE AGAIN-A New York letter of the 9th, to the Charleston Courier. says:
 Ole Bull, the violinist, is again in trouble and ID the courts. Another of his creditors, holding an execution against him, had him before the Judge to make him disgorge some of his pro. perty.: Ole Bull acknowledged that his violins and diamond ornaments are worth about S3.- ooo. He was, however, discharged, but the court int'mated that if he had any intention of leaving the country, his creditors could cause all his valuables to be sold. Ole Bull says he intends making visit to Norway, but denies that he will give up his citizenship in this coun- try. It is rumor that this distinguished artist Is not so poor as he pretends. he having remit ted to his friends ir Norway the sum of ssO,. lOOO wv
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12

CT The Jacksonport Union contains the salutatory of Dr. E. T. Owen, the former editor H.R. Owen, esq, having retired from the pa- per. The new editor indicates his political be- lief in these words "I believe that the princi- ples of the democratic party are better adapted to the genius of our laws and our constitution, and harmonize more fully with the spirit and destiny of the Anglo-saxon rase, than the prin- ciples of any other party" An excellent be- lief we say
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12

NEW ORLEANS DAILY TIMEs-This new journal, published as indicated by its name, and edited by Messrs. Brenan and Hopkins, has made its appearance among our exchanges. We have read and examined the Times. and take pleasure in stating that it fills our conceptions of what constitutes useful and reliable paper. It professes independence in politics but advo- cates the extension of southern territory and interests, and is supporter of Stats rights We predict for it career of usefulness to its pAtrons and profit to it's proprieton.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12

WELCOME TO SPRING.-We had delightful spring weather last week, and the influence of the genial sunshine is very perceptible in the growth of vegetation. The crops, it is true are very backward, but the farmers have their lands in fine order, and with favorable seasons we may yet hope for harvest that will shed joy and comfort throughout the land.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12

SOME FUN ANYHow-A bachelor friend of
 ours who is engaged to be married on the 18th
 of June, is negotiating with his intended to
 have the affair come of on the 10th. He says If the comet should capsize the earth on the 18th, all his fun will be spoiled, and he wants
 to have little glory before the world is upset. He is right
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12

0T The President of the United States has
 recognized Ludwig Von Baumbach as Consul lof Wurtsnberg, for the State of Wisconsin. to
 reside at Milwaukie; also, Franz Moureau. as Consul of the Duehy Nassau, for the western
 half of the State of Texas, to reside at New Brauufels.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12

rWe are requested to state that MT. O' c. Miller will be here about the 10th lnst', Tor the purpose of teaching dancing school.