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The true Democrat., 1857-04-21
Wisconsin Election.

CHICAGO, April 7.-Scattering returns Wisconsin indicate that the Republicaa cl date for Chief Justice is elected by ds'' majority.
 Cleveland Municipal Election CLEVELAND, O., April 7.-In the M 1H'. election yesterday, the democratic ucAe successful by a majority of POO.
 St. Louis Election. ST. LOUIS, April 6.-John NJ. WlmeF emancipation candidate for Mayor, is elsc's'. about 15OO majority. It is thought th% emancipationists have carried the rest ol city ticket.
 Sandusky City Election. SANDUsKY, April 7.--The Republicans ,,, y elected their candidate for Mayor and H| ty ot the other city officers.
 Michigan Election. ,. DETROIT, April This city gives the u.r ,sr cratic candidates for Judges of the pup Court POO majority.
 Cincinnati Election. n, CINCINNATI, April 7.-The Cltlzen 4 og dates for Mayor and Judges are eiec''@ asp the democrats. The other offices are
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21

"THE SoUTH."-Wc have received, in exchange, two or three numbers of this ne " political journal, published in Richmond, Virgi- mia and edited by Roger A. Pryor, esq, whose celebrity as a bold political writer is not confin- ed to the Old Dominion, nor to the South Mir P. has thorough knowledge ot the politi- cal history of the country, is bold yet firm and consistent democrat and possesses mind of rare logical powers. The pen when wielded by him is trenchant blade and few politica writers are able to cope with him in the use of if
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21
Postmaster at Napoleon.

We are gratifed that Dr. J. Lemly has been ro-appointed postmaster at Napoleon, position which he has faithfully and efficiently filled since his first appointment The post office at Napoleon is as important as any one in the State; in fact its capable of affecting in great measure the mail advantages of almost the entire State as well as of large scope of counry beyond our western and southern borders. Hence, we are gratifed to know that this office has an incum- bent who will spare no industry or vigilance in having the mails forwarded as promptly as the present arrangements will permit.
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21
The Expediency of Levees on the Missls-

sippi River.
 The question of the expedency of construct | ing continuous line of levees along the banks of the Mississippi river to confne the immense volume of water descending through its chan nel during the time of high flood, appears to be one of vital interest to very large number of citizens in the lower Mississippi valley. The State engineer of Louisiana made spe- cial report to the Legislature of that State at
 its recent session, in the course of which he considered this question and the consequences which have resulted from levees and cut-otis. The theory he expounds is, that building oi levees and the closing of outlets, the cultlVa- tion and drainage of lands, and the improve ment of streams for drainage and navigation, and the making of cut-offs between bends ot the river. have interfered with its natural regi- men by precipitatng on Louisiana immense amounts of water, formerly carried off, or held in reserve in the swamps; that this creates the necessity for higher levees and increased ex- penses, and that the process of draining and leveeing above Is going on in Louisiana, Mis- sissippi, Arkansas and Missouri, and that uti- matety al tue aoaters ,otich .tN up these natural reserUoirs ,ciN 6e constrained into one channel and throaon doaon upon Lo,asiana.
 He declares that the solution is evident. Vent must be found for the surplus waters, so as to reduce the surface of the Mississippi to degree that may control the remaining floods. The Lafourche, the Plaquemines and the Atchafalaya must be made to take off more waters by cleaning out and straightening their channels.
 The report concludes with recommenda- tion that the State shall exert all her power in Congress to have the Mississippi recognized as an "inland sea-" of which the improvement belongs to the general government.
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21

SOMETHING RARE.-It is stated by tie Loui- siana papers that at the close of the session of the legislature of that State a motion was made to allow MT. J. A. Warner Secretary of the Senate, $500 ertra compensation, when that gentleman immediately arose and request ed the mover to withdraw it; said that he &C., cepted the office with knowledge of the sa- lary and soanted TO more! We are proud to state that Mr. w. was formerly an Arkansas editor, and this may account for his magnani- nous and self-denying conduct in this instance!
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21
From a.hInTtou,

WAsHINGToN, April 13.--Kirby Beneia been re-appointed Associate Justice oftn' preme Court of New Mexico.
 The new naval court of inquiry met ! morning and arranged the preHmlnares |" proceedings.
 The Secretary of the Treasury will isSl' strnctons to collectors respecting the tarI1' fortnight
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21
LITTLE ROCK, Ark, }
 April 18th. 1857. {
IS OF THE TRUE DEMOCRAT

EDITORS OF THE TRUE DEMOCRAT
 Gentlemen: have been in the receipt of newspapers through the post-office in this place for more than thirty years, and have never found any serious irregularity in their coming until recently; the most of my papers come with more lrregularity than ever before; and some come not at all although they are paid for. and the receipt of the pay acknowledged.
 Where does the difficulty lie Does it rest With the transporters of the mail? or is it to be attributed to the post offices? Is there any mlsmanagement of the post office in this place? l would gladly hope not I make no cbaroes. but would be glad that such an inyestioation would be set on foot as would remove dfficuI- ties of the sort of which I complain.
 When I pay for thing, no matter what the cost, l want it; and particularly I wish to re- celye tavorlte newspapers; if they come but irregularly, yet come at some period of time I would try and be satisfied. If there be faith lessness in any of the agents charged with the transmission of mail matter between individ- uals, 1t should be femetted out; and let the fault lie at the proper door.
 Your very humble servant,
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21

CoL BENTON AND ABOLITION MOVEMENTS IN MIssoURI.-The St. Louis Leader publishes the following letter from Col. Benton:
 " l saw with amazement.n writes Col. Ben ton, the late abolition movement in the Le. 2lSiature and wrote immediately to Price, LuSK, ana others, at Jefferson City, to denounce and repudiate 1t. These persons omglt to have cut henasel,es loose iron. me before they began such an agitation. If they intended to start such question, they should have let it he known before the election, and not have de. ceived me.
 "I was told by many that these persons would turn out for abolition after the election but could not believe it. That State aoi. tation of slavery should be added to the Ma tional agitation, at the time we were denounc- ing the National agitation, was an incredible thing.
 For persons calling themselves my friends to attack tle policy of my wlole hte (the italics are Col. Benton's)-to attack the policy of my whole life, after making use of my name to carry an election, Is the greatest outrage have ever experienced. Not one of them has ever approached me on the subject, or has offered any explanation or justification, for it is some- thing which they can neither explain nor jus tlfy. They know perfectly we'll that intro. duced the clause against emancipation into the constitution of the State, with view to keep this slavery agitation out of politics, and that my whole life has been opposed to their pre- sent course."
 THOMAS H. BENTON.
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21
serSnn1I-

Col. Benton is in New York, stopping with Col. Fremont
 Gen. Quitman is lying seriously ill, at Nat- chez, from the effects of fall from his horse
 Lieut.. Gov. McComas of Virginia, has re- signed. The constitution of that State makes no provision for a successor till the Governors election, and if Gov. Wise should die or resign there is no officer provided by law to take his place,
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21

GF Gov. Conway has pardoned John w.. Forbes, who was convicted of mansaughter at the recent term of the Ouachita Circuit Court and sentenced to the pententiary for two years The case was very strongly commended to the clemency of his excellcncy and from what we learn the act of pardon was demanded both by justice and humanity.
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21

THE WEATHER.-The cold and unreasonable weather still continues and is the subject of much remark and wonder The work of de- struction to the fruit and garden vegetables has been completed, and the young leaves on the trees look like they had been boiled and hung up to dry. The planters are engaged in re- planting their corn, and live in the hope of change in the weather
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21
Fire i'll yickShuyg.

|'chs5'ny, April lO.--A very destructive frs occurred here at o'clock this morning.
 The court house, the negro Methodist church and row of brick dwellings were totally de. stroyed.
 Nearly all of the books and papers were saved from the court house.
 The fire is supposed to have been the work o an lhclndiary, as It originated in the church.
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21

0T The Sage of Monticello" new paper edited by Dr. II. Wallace and published by Mir. S. B. Mum, at Monticello in Drew county, comes to us this week in exchange The edi- torials of the Sage'' exhibit much newspaper ability and are characterized throughout by vein of pleasantly. Success to it.
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21
David WImot for Governor of Pennsylva-

We see that David Wilmot has Leen nomi- mated as candidate for Governor, by fusion of the black republicans and Know Nothings of Pennsy ylvania. He is the author of the eel ebrated measure known as the "Wilmot pro. viso,' one of the most insidious schemes ever invented by abolitionists to exclude the south from the new territories. As might have been expected, the convention that nominated this delectable David, adopted series of nullify- ing resolutions, condemning in strong terms the late decision of the supreme court of the United States, asserting the power of Congress over the territories, and declaring their will hngness, of course, to place negroes on an equality with white men.
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21
the present arrangements will permit.

LOUISVILLE AND ST. LoUIs-These two cities are past redemption, politically speaking; the former has again elected Know Nothing Mayor, and the latter has done no better-has elected the emancipation ticket" by CO., alition of the Black Republicans, and that DOT ton of the Know Nothings who, deserting heir oaon flag, resolved to cast their fortunes with the emancpatonists and who will no doubt be found hereafter acting with them
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21
Railroad Meetings.

H. c. Dye will be at the following places for the purpose of affording the citizens an op- Tortunity of participatieg in the grant of lands made to the Cairo and Fulton railroad
 At Searcy, White Co.,, Saturday, April 25, '57.
 Sandersville, Prairie Co.,, Monday, April 27.
 Brownsville |" |" Wednesday,, " 29
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21

GF We invite attention to the professional card of Dr. B. F. Scul, young gentleman well and favorably known to this community, who has returned to Little Rock to practice his profession.
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21

WALKERS STAR.-The star of Gen. Wm Walker is still undoubtedly in the ascendant and ere long we hope to realize the fact that its refulgent rays have burst through the be- nighted darkness of Central America, and shed halo of glory around his own brave efforts Strive on noble spirit!
 Strive as your hero sres have striven;
 Till freedoms harp, by angels given,
 Takes up the hymn, begun in heaven
 Thn snn- loved lund is frnerN
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21

0F The democratic State convention of Tennessee met at Nashville on the 18th inst. and nominated Hon. Isham G. Harris. of Shelby county, for Governor.
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21

(ET Thanks to steamer S. II. Tucker, Robert Brode, esq, and Gen. A. G. Mayors, for late pa pers. We have frequently been indebted to friends for late papers, and have neglected to acknowledge our thanks for the samc for which neglect they must not think we fail to appre- ciate their kindness
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21
DestructiVe Fire in Nashville.

The Nashville papers record the occurrence of three fires in that city, on the 8th inst. The Christian church, new edfice valued at $30,- GOO, was destroyed. There was no insurance on the building, underwriters having refused to take risk on it, on account of the fact that attempts had been previously made to burn it. It is the general and admitted opinion that 1t was set on fire by incendiares
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21
The l,aiinrh EaSe-

BOSTON, April 1.-The Fremont Ten. Baptist Society have passed resolutions eNy slng confidence in the innocence of Rev kalloch, and requesting him to resume hS Y toral duties
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21
ALLEN MARTIN.

SALE OF BURDELL's FURNITURE.-The Bur- dell murder excitement was aroused afresh on the day of the sale, at auction, of the furniture and dental instruments of that unfortunate man. It is said that at the opening of the doors a huge crowd pressed forward composed in a great measure, of women, not few flasbilv dressed courtezans being in the number. The scene, after gaining the parlors, says paper was wreck of crnoline and crush of hoops D Two women fighting about chair which both claimed was one of the episodes which lent a charm to the occasion, and signally illustrated New York life. Everybody present wanted a memorial from the house of blood. and all the articles sold brought exorbitant prices.
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21

0Tr The Presbytery of Arkansas will meet in Norristown on Friday, May l, at 2 o'clock, P. M. Sessioned records statistical reports and the commissioners fund, will be called for by the Presbytery. Pastors and sessions are requested to attend to these matters
 THOS R WET CH NlarL
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21
Church Burned at Nashville, Tenn.

NashmHe, April 8.-- Dr. Ferguson's new church (Chnstian) was burned to the ground this morning. The fire was the work of au lncendlary. The loss is estimated at S3O, Oyu
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21

0FThe correspondence of "A Traveller,' is laid upon the table indefinitely, because un- accompanied by the correspondents real name
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21

DEATH OF HoN T. M. IARDING-We have neglected to chronicle the death of this worthy member of our late Legislature, from Misss- sippi county He Was gentleman of exem- plary department, of fine social qualities, and a reliable and efficient legislator His death is the source of much regret to all with whom he acted and associated in this life.
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21

VI The late Mir. Zimmerman's will was made In 1854, and leaves all his property. some f750ooo, to his two sons. All the real estate IS to be soid' An Elmira paper tells the fol- lowing incident of Mr. Z.'s life.
 "When he left his family in Pepnsvlvania for the west, he was for long time entirely lost sight oi. In the meantime young brother by frugaliy taklngeare of his earnings, was ena bled to start coach line between Spruce Crook and Willlamsburgh, consisting of four-wheel- ed vehicle and two-horses, which he drove himself. Several years ago a gentleman stop ped at Spruce Creek and desired to be driven to Williamsburgh, but there being no other passenger, the proprietor of the aforesaid line' at first objected. He, nevertheless, consented and when the stranger got out he handed him, instead of the usual fare-three dollars-a three hMadsei dollar biA This opened the stage pro
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21

THE COMPLIMENTARY CoAcHMAN.-A young lady, returning late from concert as it was ralnlng, ordered the coachman to drive close to the sidewalk, but was still unable to step across the gutter
 can lift you over," said coachy.
 - Oh no n said she o am too haayvv
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21

ToMAToEs.-Tomatoes should be started in hot bed and planted as soon as there is no danger from frosts. They should be trained on a trelis, which may be made by mailing sats to upright stakes The stakes should not be made perpendicular but should slant con- siderably backward. The vines may be train
 ed upon these sats by tieing, and when they have reached the height desired, they should be shortened in, which is done by pinchins or
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21

UT As an offset to Scotts mode of catching coons' by batting them with morphine and se- curing them whilst under the influence of it. we give the Bostonians' manner of cleanino hSh' they give them snuff and when the fish sneeze it is said the scales fall off
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21
Washington Affairs.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The Minister to China will be empowered to use naval force for the protection of our interests, if necessary.
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21
LETTER OF SAME TO \ FkIENI IN THIS CITY.
Rivas, March 19, 1857.
Rims. March IS l4h1

*
 Gen. Henning,en will send detailed accounts by first steamer, expected in day or two, of our battle of yesterday. 70, 'twas a glorious victory" was slightly hurt, but feel no in convenience to-day whatever. Our triumph was complete. Our loss is not one tenth of that of the enemy, and the numerical force against us was three times that of ours.
The true Democrat., 1857-04-21

American Minnie rifles and Henningsen howtzers and cannon did the business The allies are used up, and the reign of the greasers in this republic wiped out W ithin the last four or five weeks letters from New York don't reach us. We esuspect they are offered * *
 The dispatches from General Henningsen, of the 18th March, and the return of the killed and wounded above mentioned have not come to hand, and it is believed they have been in- tercepted by persons inincal to the success of President Walker
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-31

Col g. +. Suite, and not Col.
Hume, Of Alexandra, Va, was the
gentleman who owned Anthony
Burns.
Hon. Thomas s. Bococh IS announ..
ced for reelection from the Fifth Con-
gressional District Of Virginia.
Il is said . distinguished Virginia
has been offered the Governorship 81
Utah.
Z Wilson Watkins, from North Car
5olina, murdered his wife on the 4th
inst, near Athens, Ala. for, her ii.
terfsring TO protect her father from :
beating.
r. N. Morscly Ras shot and killed
in Memphis, Tennessee last week, ~
Charles Wells. to whose visits 70 his
house he had objected.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-31
From the Richmond Dispatch.
Central Railfsad-Interesting Paeis.

All the grading and bridging on.
tho section of the Central Railroad,
west of Millboro.' are nearly complet-
ed to q point within nine miles Of
,Covington.
|, One cargo of seven hundred and
fifty tons iron has been received, and
also bill oflanding another cargo Of
the same quantity. IS
Four new engines hare been. order
ed, and all arrangements look to the
opening Of the road to Jackson's riy-I
er BY the Let ofJnly.s Here the, ter
minus Of the road connects with q
good turnpike running from Coying-
ton down the valley Of the river.
AT this point the Central Railroad
may be considered as being. brought
into practical connection with the fine
counties Of Greenbrier and Monroe,
thirty eight miles from Lewisburg,
the county seat Of Greenbrier; TWEEN
ty-four miles only from the White
Sulphur Springs: thirty. miles from
the Sweet Springs, and about forty
five miles from Union, tho county
seat Of Monroe.
after tie 1st Of July nerf, the
cities cf Richmond, Petersburg,
Kash;n gton and Bdlt;nsors ioil
Be ic;skin one day ride of Tie JplsSse
C.,L.n 1..n$ >,,,,1 ,C,e1S{ 2sas..s,. - The
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-31
R,allh q bid Catinet.

A New York paper estimates The
wealth Of Mr.. Buchanans Cabinet as
follows:
Gen. Cas-, 81, 900, 900; Howell
Cobb, $500. 900; Jacob Thompson,
1000, 900; John 3. Lloyd, $500, 900;
Toucy. Black and Brown $500, 900.
Total 81, 800, 900.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-31

sAlso law tu6 quOt8 p3YN0Io 20 VlENlu.s
Ia was some $40, DOC. III l8&a he
Virginia. Legislature, denouncino
/ the distribution policy as : frand r.
fused to touch one cent 81 tie money
The question was tried repeatedly IS
fore the people Of Virpinia. and fhe
Legislature was sustained 81 re bon ce
MAR verdict again and again. q,
For tho Last I've 81 Tx wears the
Question has been but little ac;tated.
and il was generally supposed That all
further effort 10 disturb iho deliberate
Judgment pronounced ~ Virginia.
Is years ago, was abandoned. Jn its
inter destifnfion ofissuek aftAr III its
humbugs have keei exploded,s power
|ty-stricken Know Nothingisn rakes
|cat of ihe ratns ri, klor1oftan oues.
|tion, au1 pfocl4 Inns the discover Of 1
rich treasures With ifs wonteia mis-.
trust oi.fhe popular intelligence. ana
lis accustomed confidence IN its power
10 delude the public mind. Ii profes.
scs itself able and ready. with this
land fand. Is relieve fhe bnrden az
Inc State taxes. II becomes onr .lnfy
to expose this laSt huubuc Of he enc
INV. and snatch even this cfumb from
the eager Lands Of the poor statye-
| ling.
1Ifthia whole $40. / 900 were at once
received into the State Treasury. ii
would for one single year reduce the
tax I Of one cent on the hundred dol
larsl Instead Of 40 cents on the hmm
drsd dollars the tax would bc 39t
cents. Al man owning $1,000 worth
of property would pay 81 cents lees
than he now does. and 3 man owning
I $l0, 900 worth would pay 62l cent?
less. The tax on q negro would IS
two cents less than ii now Is. II
would consume the whole $50. 900 to
give rs this mucl, relieffor one s;inols
year. This is all that the poor Know
Nothings can promise to do for iis.--.
Il is even less. For the proposition
heretofore made has been TO put this
money into, the literary fund and only
apply the annual iintsress to public
uses. A tax Of ~ part Of q cent on
- = = ln{N 49, 49, 4.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-31

COLONEL PERsoNs N PENSsrLyA-
NIA.-The citizens Of Philadelphia
and Bucks counties, to the number Of
one hundred and twenty, recently sent
to the Legislature petition praying
q law to prevent colored persons from
other States acquiyinga residence in
Pennsylvania.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-31

MUsDEa.J. w. Ricketts,. Of Mex
leo. Anderson county. No. formerly
of Rappahannock county. Va, Wal
lately murdered By his wile's broth
e., near the town Of Mexico, in TIL.
State.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-31
/. 1. TIsfER. FL j. W. IhGL I'll
b. LAW AND3JUSTICE.

IT I.,FlsHER and ). ~. ENGLISH has-
IL. ing entere | iut1 a psrtnership, Tor the
purposes of psac,icing Law IN the csuHiies OF
Mason an Putnam, will regularly attend the
sCircait. Quarterly and Monthly Courts Of
thx,se two coua les. and will payev.ry atien-
tioh.t5 business entrusted 10 their care.
! one or the other Of the firm will always be
found at tieir efiisc, in Port Pleasant. and
one or the othef viii regularly be; at the Put
nam County Courts.
RI. ri asan.., Dec.at2, n31yiE
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-31

An OLD BAcnELoR BRIsr1IEo Ur.
Mr.. Buchanan. in his inaugural,
speaks Of tour children and our chill
dren's children. 2
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-31

RELIeIoUs REyivAL.-A revival 81 !
religion isin progress Ia the Presby.
terrain and Methodist churches, +
Morgantown, Va.