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Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30
From the Germantown Telegraph. Til1ir~ N~

Owing to the lateness of the season, the corn was put in the ground later than usual, and I presume farmers have made use of everything they could conveniently get to force the growth Of 1t. Now, the best way of tiling is the next thing; the old way of passing two-horse har- row over the top of it and tearing large DOT. ton of 1t out l think rather behind the times. |, will admit that what ramans after the harrow has passed over it grows the better for being well scratched about the hills. But think a better way is when the corn is fit to harrow. say three to four inches high, to use a three cornered tooth harrow for one horse made with handles to steady it; pass such harrow each way close to the hills, and with a careful hand It will be well narrowed. Next take the cuti- vator, the hoes of which should SCOUT: as it will be much lighter for the horse to draw; pass this each way until the corn is large enough to take care of itself. I have abanodned the use of the blow in the cornfeld, after the corn is up, entirely; can see no advantage in blowing corn. l would add that, in my opinion, it is very bad policy to work corn when the ground Is wet; 1t is seldom too dry; it is a rare thing to see corn titled too much, but quite frequently It can be seen half titled, and then we hear complaints of bad crops. SIMON.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30

SALERATUs IN BREAD.-Saleratus is becom- ing almost as necessary with our people iu the production of bread, as flour. The whole someness of its use is questioned by Phila- del phia paper, which says:
 -four western friends can, in any way, teach their wives daughters, or cooks, to keep the pearlash out of their bread, all the yellow peo- pie, especially the yellow children, who are supposed to be turned yellow by fever and ague, bilious levers, etc, will soon be restored to whiteness. It is a great mistake to suppose that the yellow countenances of the west come from bie it is only the enormous quantities of pearlash eaten in the bread, that is reflected through the skin.
 Bread is the staff of life, it is said, and so it Bad bread kills about as many people as bad rum. So many people eat poisonous pearlash for bread, that they die of it by inches. Dy- spepsa, that great monster disease of the coun try, that deranges the liver, brings on costive- ness, and thus, finally, what kills the human victim, is, half the time, pearlash! Here in the east, out of New England, we have nearly driven off the pearlash saleratus cooks, but not altogether. Pearlash lives here yet in bread, but in the cities and towns we have whipped out the murderers. In the dist ant western towns, however, beyond the good hotels of the lakes, and on the rivers, pearlash, under the name of saleratus, is king. It is pearlash for breakfast, pearlash for dinner, and pearlash for supper! It is not any wonder, then, that white people east turn yellow west, and sicken-not of fever and ague or of bilious and congestve levers, but of pearlash three times day.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30
Washington's Farewell.

Washington, as is well known, delivered his farewell address in the old Congress Hall, well address, in the room at the south. east cor Philadelphia, southeast corner of Chestnut and Sixth streets. A somewhat garrulous old lady, of eighty years, now residing in that city, writes to her grandson in Washngton:
 When Gen. Washington delivered his fare ner of Chestnut and Sixth streets, sat imme- diately iu front of him. It was in the room the Congress had occupied. The table of the speaker was between the two windows on Sixth street.
 There was narrow passage from the door of entrance to the room, which was on the east, dividing the rows of benches. Gen. Wash ington stopped at the end to let Mir. Adams pass to the chair The latter always wore full suit of bright drab, with slash, or rather loose cuffs He also wore wrist ruflles He had not changed his fashions. He was short man, with good head. With his family he attended church twice day.
 Gen. Washngton's dress was full suit of black. His military hat had the black cockade There stood the Father of his Country, ac- knowledged by nations the first in war; first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen." No marshals with gold colored scar(s; no cheer ing. The most profound stiffness greeted him. as if the assembly desired to hear him breathe and catch his breath-the homage of the heart Mir. Adams covered his face with both hands | The sleeve of his coat and his hands were covered with tears. Every now and then there was suppressed sob. cannot describe Wash ington's appearance as felt it-perfectly com posed and self possessed till the close of his address Then, when strong mems sobs broke
 oose when tears covered their faces then the | great man was shaken. 1 never took my eyes
 from his face. Large drops came from his eyes,
 He looked to the grateful children who were parting with their father, their friend, as if his heart was with them and would be to the end.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30
For the True Democrat Death of Hon. Geo w Henson

II.
 Mir. Henson was born in Franklin county, Tenn, in 1913. In 1857 he emigrated to Dal- las CO.,, Mo-, where he filled the office of sheriff for four years; and was then twice elected to the State Legislature At the expiration of his services as legislator he moved to Hot Spring county, Ark. He was elected shortly after to our State Senate
 During the whole period of his official ca- reer, l was an attentive observer of his course as pubic man. and cannot refrain from paying a tribute to one who so honorably deserved it. Ot him 1t may be truly said he passed from the cradle to the grave without blot upon his name. To his justice and patriotism, as states mar, and devotion to principle, he added temper courteous and respectful to others. and courage and honor unbemshed. In all those more intimate and tender relations which bound him to his friends, his kindred and his servants, ne was all that friendship could ask, affection claim pr humanity and kindness euioin; while ln that higher and more solemn relation which he bore to the Author of us all, he was exact ' N'"p"'Ous Ill tue ulSchArSe or all those duties enjoined by a regard for the sacred be- nests of religios; and in the closing scenes of Ilie's tleeting tina. hour he leaned with hum- ble trust upon the merits of his Saviour.
 He eta near and dear companion and five children, with many relations and friends to mourn his loss
 He died on the 5th of June, 1857, at the residence of Mr. Robinson, in Montgomery county, while on his way to the Oil springs, in the Indian country, for his health
 Gazette, Little Rock, Jefferson City and Springfield, Mo-, papers pleace copy
 F. C. I
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30
From the N. Q. Daily Picayune. Col. Crabb and the Sonora Expedition.

or the fate of the unfortunate exEedition to Sonora, under Col. Crabb, our very full intel lgence, published from time to time, leaves very little to be said. Anything however, that serves to trow light upon its object, or upon the life and charcter of any one of its mem bers especially of Its responsible leader, is still of interest to our readers, in whose midst ven cradle mother of Col. Crabb and beloved sis ter, as we'll as numerous friends and acquaiut- ances, have a home.
 Among other documents in reference thereto, we have before Us, by the last California mail a private letter addressed to gentleman of this city, which contains much information of inter- est. From it we learn that, soon after his emi- grafton to California, Col Crabb married into a large family by the name of Ainsa, originally from Sonora, having fled thence because of po- Etical dissensions ill the State, and settled in Stockton.
 Mr. A. had eight daughters and four sons. Some two years since the eldest son returned to Sonora and, having married his cousin, who belonged to one of the dominant factions there, secured his fathers confscated estates. Soon after, Cfabb, with his wife, paid his brother-in- law visit, and while there was urged to return to California, assemble about 400 men, and with them come and settle on the frontier and pro- 
 government had allowed to completely deyas- tate the country. They also wished, in time, to declare themselves independent of that coun- try. These people belonged to the better class; there was another in Sonora, who just managed 10 live on in their misery and in constant quar- rels with each other.
 Crabb went down with one hundred men, He had the promise of more when he reached the frontier, besides those who went round by sea- As soon as they entered Cavorca, they were met by enemies and betrayed by their own friends. The fight began and l leave you to read the sckening details; 1 cannot write them.
 Mrs. c. is in dreadful ahiiction Two brothers, two broth erS-in law and a husband all murdered. saw her yesterday; she looked like corpse. One brotherin, law is left, Mr. Talifeno, Nrginiarl, an elegant gentleman, who would have been with Crabb had 1t not been for his wife's i'll health. He tells me the family are almost en- tirey dependent upon his exert'ous. It con- sistS of eight daughters, three of them widows, a young son at school, an old father and pa ralysed mother, but highly intelligent. She Is, indeed, one of the nobest women ever knew, with piety and resignation it is wonderful to behold
 This simple narrative throws flood of light upon the origin of this unfortunate expedition, whatever may have afterwards become its ob- ject and character It would seem certain, however, from other equally reliable papers before Ills, that Col. Cra5h was deceived and betrayed by those who, pretending to De his friends, had invited him to Sonora.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30
STEAMBOAT REGISTER,
Departures.
DIR. M,LANE,s yERMIFUGE.

PREPARED BY FLEMING BRos., OF PITTSBURGH.
 tay During practice of more than twenty years Dr. Nj Lane had attended nnumerabe patients afflicted with every form of worm disease, and was induced to apply all the energies of his mind to the discovery ot d vermtuge, or worm destroyer certain ill its eects the result of his laboys in the American Worm Specific, now before the public, prepared by Fleming Bros, of Pittsburgh which is perfectly safe and may be given alike to children of the most tender age, or to the aged adultit purges mildly and sub dues fever, and destroys with invarable sue cess It is easy O1 administration, and as it does not contain mercury in any form whatever no restrictions are necessary with regard to drinking cold water nor ls 1t capable of doing the least injury to the tendereSt infant. An incredible number of worms have been expelled by this great venntuge.
 .a91 Purchasers will be careful to ask for DR. M'- LANES CELEBRATED VERMIFUGE, manu- tactured by FLEMING BROS, of Pittsburgh Pa All other Vermituges in comparison are worthless pr. M'LANE'S genuine Vermifuge, also hisueebrat- ed Liver Pills be had all respectable drug stores Ao~e genuine acittout tIe signatnre of
 III TEMING PROS
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30
Triblte of ReSpect

Departed this life on the Both of Al pril, A. D. 1857, at the residence of his mother, Mrs. Fry. in Dallas country, GREEN HIGGINBoTHAM aged "A years, eleven months and ten days He was inferred on the 1st of May. by the Masonic Fraternity, of which institution he was a worthy member.
 At a meeting of Shady Grove Lodge on the 9th of May, 1857, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
 WHEREAS, It has pleased the Great Archi- tect ot the Universe, to call our beloved bro- ther Joseph Green Higginbotham from the "la- bors'' of this world, to "that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens" There fore,
 Reso'ced That as members of this lodge, we deeply lament the loss of our esteemed bro- ther.
 That in the death of our brother this lodge has lost useful member, society kind friend and the community valuable citizen.
 That we deeply sympathize with the widow and relatives of the deceased in their bereave. ment and irreparabe loss.
 That, as a token of respect for the memory of our deceased brother, the members of this thirty days.
 That these resolutions be entered in full on the records of this lodge; taat a copy of the same be presented to the widow of the deceas- ed and that copy also be furnished the ed- tor of the True Democrat, with the request to publish the same
 A true copy
 ALEX. P. HENDERSON. Sec,u
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30

CT The English journals give accounts of a gigantic course of operations, viz: that of cast ing mountain into the sea of Holyhead, to form breakwater; 10000 tons of rock were recently thrown down by one blast, making 6,OOO,OOO tons which have thus been disgorged In the mining operations which take place for this purpose, the quantity of gunpowder used annually exceeds 500, 900 pounds, or more than 25O tons; and the stone deposited in the sea for the formation of the rubble foundations and embankment, exceeds yearly 100000 tons. In addition to the agency which gunpowder affords for the construction of this break water, there are employed upward of 1,2OO men, large number of locomotive engines, stationery engines travelling cranes with steam power, and every modern appliance which mechanical skill can bring to bear. This great work is the complement of the tubular iron bridge which spans the Menal Straits, Holyhead being the point of departure for Ireland
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30

THE BIRD OF THE POLLING BELL.-Among the highest woods and deepest glens of Brazil, a sound is sometimes heard, so singular that the noise seems quite unnatural; it is like the distant and solemn tollng of a church bell, struck at intervals. This extraordinary noise proceeds from the Arawongo. The bird sits upon the top of the highest trees in the deep- est forests, and though constantly heard in the most desert places it is very rarely seen. It is impossible to conceive anything of more soli- tary character than the profound silence of the woods broken only by the metallic and almost supernatural sound of this invisible birk, com ing from the air and seeming to follow wher- ever you go. The Arawongo is white, with a circle of red around it's eyes-i.s size is about that of a small pigeon.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30
Chance for "Smart wifa

The last Water Cure Journal has an adver- tisement for husband. The young lady gives the following account of herself. We think it is a rare chance:
 am just twenty, but will not marry be- fore l am two years older. 1 can do, and love to do all manner of housework, from making pies and bre ad to washing shirts; can do all Kinds of sewing, from embroidery to linsey pantaioons; can skate ride, dance, sing, play on the plano or spinning wheel, or any thing mat may reasonably be expected of my sex II required, can act the part of dunce in society of the upper ten,' or the part of woman among women. As for riding here let me make banter: any man may bring two horses, glve me choice and ten feet, and then Ii he overtakes me iu one mile am his: if not. then the horse is mine. Beware! By fops I am styled handsome; by those I frown upon. " the devils imp" by the wise and sober | am called wild and foolish; by my female acquaint- ances Molly," and by my uncle 1 am called /" Tomn
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30
V OVPN
 ALEX. P. HENDERSON, Sec'u

Dled-On the 18th of June, 1857, at the residence of his parents in Saline county, Ark, CHARLES l.. HAYS, infant son of Mary Ann an Hllliard w. Hays.
 At Princeton, Dallas county, on the 18th inst, BoB DEDMAN son of Jesse P. and Mary F. Burton, aged years, month and 13 days
 At the residence of her husband, in Pulaski county, on Saturday morning last, Mrs. SARAH DuFF, consort of James L. Duff, and daughter of the late Dr. Matthew Cunningham, of this city.
 On yesterday morning, 29th inst, MATILDA, infant daughter of Richard H. and Anna N. Johnson, aged IS months.
 This was dear sprightly little girl-the hope and pride of her now bereaved parents. But she has passed away, like rose leaf waf- ted upon the breeze of the early morn.
 Like pure:white cloud in the summer sky;
 Like the rainbow beaming c moment here;
 Like wreath of mist from the mountain high,
 She has passed away to her native sphere.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30

TIE AMERICAN MINISTER IN THE HoUsE OF CoMMoNs.-A London correspondent de- scribing the scene in the House of Commons when the Princess dowry was voted down, says:
 "Every seat, not only in the body of the house but also in the side galleries was occu- pied, while the space below the bar was crowd ed by those of whom there was nothing but standing room. Conspicuous in front of the gallery, facing the speaker were the calm, ob- servant features and waving white locks of Mr. Dallas, the United States minister Since he has been among us, think he has hardly missed an important debate, or, indeed, one oc- casion, ill or out of the Parliament, for studying our institutions. To an American, the discus sion of Friday evening would naturally be both curious and interesting The representatives of the people sitting in council on the domestic arrangements and controlling the family eco nomy of the soveregn--perhaps it woald be difficult to find better opportunity for testing the possibility of combining and recounciing, under constitutional monarchy, the loyalty of subjects and the self respect and independ- ence of freemen.''
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30
The Season and the Crons

The coldncss and backwardness of the pre- sent spring has Ted to many distrustful remarks, and doubtless more has been thought than uttered. Most men appear to think that they could regulate the weather much better It they had the opportunity. Possibly they 'mig ght,, if only themselves were concerned in the result, but as others are likewise interested in a thousand different ways, we prefer the present direction. Already we can see that without doing any essential harm to the grain crops, or, as we believe to the cotton, tobacco and rice crops, as a whole, the effect has been beneficial in three important respects:
 l. It has secured magnificent sugar crop, amounting in value to S1O,OOO,OO0 or SIP GOO GOO; crop esspecially needed at this time, because of the failure last year, of the Louis jana sugar crop. To make the maple sap run freely and abundantly, frequent changes in the l temperature are necessary. Al times it must be so cold as to freeze the ground, and then become mild and genial. ust such has been the weather this spring. It has taxed the trees to their utmost, without damaging them, and so an unprecedented crop of sugar has been made-probably double what was made before.
 2. A splendid fruit crop. Had the month of April been warm, the blossoms would have been so tar developed as to be destroyed by the cold of May. But as a kind Providence has ordered it, the blossoms have been kept back until all danger of their destruction by frost is past, and there is prospect of most abundant crop. All kinds of fruit trees are loaded with blossoms.
 g. An excellent hay crop. The wet wea- ther has invigorated the grass roots, and they are shooting fortt with much vigor. There is every prospect of an abundant crop This is closely connected with the grain crops; for, if the farmers fall short of hay they must feed out grain to their cattle.
 On the whole, we go for the present admin straton of seasons, and are opposed to nno- vatlon from any quarter.-N !. Journal ot ! Commerce
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30
From the Washington States, June ls. palruerston and the Central Ame-
 rican Treaty.

., ,,;s1 Proposition and Gen. Cass's Reply-Re-
 g.,i,o Of Ncaraguan Tavel- Costa Rican E.4pt-Steam Ferry Bet,0een NortoM and W7iord Harsn.
 h Ths explanations made by Lord Palmerston ita House of Commons concerning the con-
 tuU of the negotiation with the United States
 dnou .,ri to Central American affairs. show that y '7srincipal and the fatal objection of the %s.b government to the Senate amendments pta Dallas treaty was the excision of the i;tiops upon which the British government | rroposed to cede the Bay Islands to the r.ad States. Every other objection could .,3 is. got over. The British government hao.sd renewed negotiation, the object of l .b was to revive the extinct Dallas treaty. .oended by the Senate, with a restoration S,'hoconditions and qualifications under which q R.r Islands were to be ceded.
 'DV mn. would restore the slavery restriction ai,b was objectionable to the United States ,..,p.e it was a subject with which we had Ching to do, and because an asset to it would ,nly condemnation of our own domestic in -tn;ion. But as Lord Palmerston does not rs,ion the condition, 1t is probable that he
 ,rs no stress upon t. But any conditions rricb involve this country in a guaranty of ,.5ts and interest which do not concern us .,s nadmissble. The conditions also imply a .,,d deal more than is apparent on their face. ,n5 give England protectorate over the s- ,,is according to the interpretation given
 tem by the law officers of the Crown
 The British minister laid the proposition re-
 srred to before our government some weeks
 s,o. aud Gen. Cass's reply, which was said to enbrace an elaborate view of the subject, was sent to the British minister on the first of June.
 1t is also understood that, in this reply, Gen. Cas- does not accept the proposition of the British government, but does not refuse to ne- co,iate upon the basis of the Dallas treaty. as amended by the Senate.
 Much interest is felt in the subject of the re- rewal of the Nicaraguan transit line, and the Panama monopoly is really an intolerabe evil aud reproach to the enterprise of the country.
 The talked-of Costa Rican grant to w. R. C Webster, an English subject, is now fully sxposed, and is a complete failure. The grant 5 utterly impracticable, and has, therefore, been rejected by all the New York capitalists. Ne ot Its conditions is, that the grantee shall lau Costa Rica million of dollars, half of it 2 be paid on the 1st of July; on failure of rhich the grant fails and the grantee and se- arities forfeit a bond for a half million.- has not sanctioned the grant. Be- ;des it is covered by another prior grant to 5aiiyes, who demand ten dollars passenger. lther objections are still stronger but they need ot be mentioned for the purpose of showing hat neither the claims of the old company. Transit company, nor of the Morgan an Gar son company are at all affected by the Costa }can grant.
 The matter may be settled, and the line re- aorei by one of those companies.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30

SURPLUS IN THE TREAsURY.-It is stated that Secretary Cobb estimates the surplus in the treasury at the end of the present. fiscal year, at S22,OOO,OOO. An increase of the reve- nue under the new tariff, to go into operation the 1st proximo, is also anticipated. In view of these considerations, it is said the Secretary will recommend to Congress. in his next re- port, an extension of the schedule of articles of merchandise on which no duties shall be levied
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30

TIE HARVEST T-CRoPs.-The wheat harvest IS over in this county; and we are informed, that, notwithstanding the severity of the spring, there Is at least an average crop, and the grain very heavy. The corn and cotton crops are very promising now; and with favorable ter- imitation of the season, good returns of both will be secured. Our county is thus promised with plenty for home consumption, and some to spare.-Arkansal1 TIureley.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30
Four Valuable Family Medicines.

Notices of which can be seen in our columns this day, and we invite the sick and afflicted to give them careful perusal. We allude to Dr. Easterys Iodine and Sarsaparilla, Dr. Carters Cough Balsam Dr. Eas- terlys Fever & Ague Killer, Dr. Hoopers Female Cor dial. These medicines universally acknowledged by Physicians Druggists, and all that have used them to be much superior to any others in use. The tae of these preparations be spreading which they daily perform make them indispensable to almost every family.
 They are sold by
 June Is, 1857 I'm J. J. MoALMONT