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Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-23
Bets on the Comet.

We ought to have published long ago the propositions of the Urbana Qll.) Constitution concerning the comet They have been exten- sively quoted and credited to paper which stole them from the Constitution, and, late as it is, we'll do what we can to set the matter right. Zimmerman, after observing the crit ter" carefully with the instruments of the Ur- bana Brass Band, comes to the concuslon- l. The comet will not strike the earth; but: 2. If 1t does strike, it will never do It a second time.
 In case, however, any gentleman holds opln- ions different from the above, and IS wiling to back his views to limited extent, in order to arrive at the truth in this momentous matter, we hereby make the following
 PROPOSITIONS:
 1st We will wager $20,OO0, more or less, that if the comet offers to strike, we will dodge before it does it, in other words, that 1t can't be brought to the scratch.
 2 A like sum that fl it does not strike, 1t will be knocked higher nor a kite.
 8 Twenty-Five times the above amounts that in case the comet strikes, 1t won't budge the earth six inches by actual measurement. 4 A like amount that after the comet strikes, its tail drops.
 5 An optional sum that the earth can knock the comet further than the comet can knock the earth, nine times out of eleven.
 6. That after the comet gets through stri- king the earth, it will never want to strike any body else.
 These propositions are intended to cover the case of any gentleman on this globe, or on the comet, or elsewhere.
 All wagers to be decided by the judges ol the supreme court.
 Money to be deposited in the banks of New foundlaud.
 Time of striking and other arrangements to be fixed by the parties.
 Applicants for Jets have right to select any cnrl.t thnN cl lnse
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-23

05F By the latest accounts, we see that the election in the 18th Congressional district, Vir- ginia, is conceded to Judge Hopkins the regu- lar democratic candidate, by nine votes
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-23

UNIQUE LETTER FROM A WESTERN POsT- MAarEn.-Tne Washington correspondent of the New York Herald gives the following let ter, which was received by the President from d Postmaster in Missouri, and for simplicity and sopnistca-eduess, 1t exceeds anything we have NKNr seen:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-23

MoB LAW REPUDIATED.-The grand jury of Louisville have indicted for murder fifteen per sons, and all they could discover as participants in the recent lynching of four slaves
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-23

ExPUNGED-It is stated that the Alabama conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church has unanimously voted in favor of expunging from the discipline the general rule forbidding "buying and selling of men, women and chill dren with an intention to enslaYe. them.n
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-23

CoMPLIMENTARY-The New York Herald, Jealous champion of Fremont, compliments it's friends as follows
 "One praise is certainly due to the republi- cans of this State. They are without question the most corrupt set of politicians we ever had. We have had good many corrupt parties and party leaders in this State; but party so ready to sacrifice every consideration of public welfare and abstract justice to private gain these re- publicans, we never had before, and we do most earnestly hope we shall never have again."
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-23
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Mo.,}
 April 90. 1857. {

MR BUcANAN-Dear Sir: Mir. - is the postmaster at this place, and he is gone out West, and has been gone for three four weeks, and he has nc deputy here, but have been opening the mails and attending to it since he has been gone, as he left the key with me, and the postmaster told me that must make report at the end of every month, and did not tell me who l was to write to, but suppose is to you we should make our reports, as we are all citizens of the Government ot which you are now President. If you are not the right one to receive the report, please drop me few lines, letting me know who 1 am to report to, and will write again.
 REPORT AT THE END OF APRGL.-The wea- ther Is cold for the seaSon-proviSions scarce and very high but notwithstanding all that, we have regular mails once a week, good health and the people of this country are universally pleased with your Adminstratiou; this is all 1 know that would interest you; if there is any thing omitted iu my report, please let me know. Ny best respects to you aid Mrs. Buchanan.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-23

CJ-J. NJ. Carlisle Of the Kanawha district
 was the only Know Nothing in the last con- sressional delegation from Virginia. He was a candidate for reelection, but beaten by A.
 G. Jenkins, dem., by about 1000 majority; so that actually there is not enough of the accurs- ed party left for seed in the "Old Dominion'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-23
MINNESOTA A NATIONAL DEMocR

R -1innesota sends greeting to the national de- mocFacy Of tLe Onion, tie glorious intelligence that auotner star--a north sjar--Wil speedily be added to the brilliant galaxy of Democratic States.
 The opposition made desperate efforts to carry the cleo; .ou. Abolition orators were im- ported to preach treason aud nuIlitication; but in the districts visited by them, the 'deinocrcy have uniformly gained. Is not this a glorious commentary on tne Intelligence and patriotism of our people. ne issues iuyol,ed in tAe election were misrePrescned; the principles of the democratic party misatated and slandered by those impolta@ous, but all b no purpose.
 The retlrLa 50 tar as received, indicate not only that the democrats have maintained their ground, but ihAt they have ganed largely on the republicans, sweeping doubtful districts, and carrying portion of their ticket, al least ill republican stroughoids.
 We feel confident that upon democratic convention the duty will dcyolve of forming a constitution for tue future Democratic State ol Minnesota. Is not this glorious news to send abroad fellow democrats?-iSt. PaM Pio- UepT
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-23

LOOKING GUMTY.-Nothing can be more absurd than the idea that looking suilty' proves guilt. An honest man charged with crime IS much more likely to blush at the ac- cusation than the real offender, who is general iy prepared for the event. and has his face "realy made' for the occasion The very thought of being suspected of any thing crimi- nal will bring the blood to an innocent mans cheek in nine cases out of ten. The most guilty ooking'' person we ever saw was man arrested for stealing horse, which turned out to be his own property!- Boston Post.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-23

EIocUs PoCUs-lIow TO GET FINE WHITE llOUsE OUT oF AN EMPTY WHISKY BARREL Put the barrel in secure place, near a spring of good water, on the road to the grog-shop
 When you want dram take the price of it in your hand and start to the gro5;Shop-go as far as the spring, drop the money through the bunshoIe, take d sood drink of water aud re- turn home. Repeat this operation till the bar rel $ full, knock out the head, and you have inc price of a splendid brick building. Fact
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-04-16
Agritultnral,
Experimenting.

There is 10 farmer but could have few
experiments going on from yesr to yesr,
that need no, be any expense and but little
,renbls. The profits ACQUIRING from such q
course, wculd be very great. A department
supported BY ;hs State, where every hing
whether manner Of, or implements of culii-
rs,iou might be thoroughly tested, and in
restigs,ed, and placed in proper light before
tie people, would be worth untold millions
To the State. There are many things that
could be tried here, that involves expense in
the experiments that place them beyond in
dividusl.. Bu, u uhile this is the case, single
indiridnsls can do much. and should do q
gres; deal more than they do. Now to test
the matter, supposing every farmer who has
the ueens-and there are few who have
nut-aeccra.ely tries ct lesst one expert
meat this coming season, and through our
Agricultural Department, let his success or
fsilure be known. These experiments mny
be Of various kinds, such az, deep and shall
LA p!Ow;ng, esr!y and late blowing, the
preparation nj the ground after blowing, the
manner Of planting, whether sowing or drill
ling, covering deep ur shallow, the applics.
ton of different kinds Of msnure, whether
L, apply the same on top or pillow under. =
All these and many more are QUESTIONS de-
msnding the attention OF Cur ftrmers. The
time has come when improved modes ot
eplture r1ast be sought, and se hope tbs,
every one xiil lend heIP:rg S"pd 10 carry
on this Truly grost work. The Agricultural
10 our best interest. ln cur country, the
farmers msy be our lords, but they must i'm.
p,eys what nature hes given them.
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The Ladies Department

Is opened for the reception of ladies' No insritu
ton in the Union mrarts more thorough or interest
lug course in this Department.
In conclusion, we would add that shall put forth
best efforts to merit still more eminent degree
the lattering reception with whi enterprise ha~
met and pledge ourselves TO impart more thorough
practica of Mercantile instruction than he
formed al anv other similar Mercantile College.
Among the many recommendations give the fol-
loving:
we the undersigned take pleasure in testifying thu
personally acquainted with Mr.. Grangers abil-
lily accountant. and teacher of Book keeping,
which of the highest order. He has had great eXpe
rence Accountant, in heavy Commercial and
Banking houses whieh gives him superior facilities in
mpariing practical knowledge of Book keeping, and
a thorough Commercial Education.
IL. ALLEN, LII. D.,
President of Farmers College.
LORtN -4NDREWS,
President of Kenyon College.
To young men who wish to acquire cuisines edu-
Cation. think il affords facilities seldom eqnaed.
Mr. Granger has the qualification of theoretical
know ledge and apness j. teaching added TO the pract
cal Counting Room experience and we feel confident
graduates from his college will be fully Competent
to keep the most complicated set of Books.
A. P. STONE, Wholesale and retail Merchant.
J.J. JANNEY, Sec'y Bird of Control. Stale Blk of o.
J. F. PARK, Book Keeper at d. =. Woodhury's.
ID. .OVERDlf:R, Book Keeper at Clinton Bank.
H.Z. MILLS, Sec'y Columbus Gas and Coke Co.
CT Mason Book Keeper at ]. H. Riley & Cos.
For fuIlparticulars send for a circular.
Jan. 81, 1856. GRANGER & ARMSTRONG,
ProprieIOrs.
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Books in paper covers.

l)URE WHITE LEAD-CINCINNATI
Il hrand-positively sold at Wheeling prices, at
apr.e eI.l II. ALEXANDER'S Drug Store.
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An Irishman's Resources.

Mr. Mesgher, in his speech at the st.
Patrick's Day dinner in New York, the
other day, told the following:
Paddy Shannon was bugler in the s7th
regiment-ihe Fdgl BalIaghs-and with
that regiment, under the command OF Sir
Hugh Cough. served all through the PENN
sular campaign When the campaign was
over. Paddy had nothing lett him but the
recollections of it. His only solace was the
nu;ice taken cf him in the can,een- IL Is
no wonder. then, he became convlvial SOU.
From he bottle he soon found his way to
the hslberts.
! The regiment was paraded, the proceed
ings read, and Paddy tied up. The signal
was given for the drummers to begin, when
Paddy Shannon exclaimed:
Listen now, Sir Hugh. Do You mean
to say you are going 10 fog me! Just re-
ceIlect who il was sounded the charge az,
Boressa, when you took the only French
eagle eyer taken. Wasn't it Paddy Shan
uon! Little thought that day it would
cumc to this; and the regiment SO proud 0i
that same eagle on the colors."
Take him down. said Sir Hugh, and
Paddy escaped uppunished.
A very shor, time, however, einPsec be-
fore Paddy aga in found himself placed In
similar circumstances.
$50 on" said the Colonel.
Don, be in hurry calculated Paddy
1--we few words TO say, Sir Hugh.
THE eagle won't save you this time, sir. =
SIS i, the eagle, indeed. then l WASH I
going 20 say anything about that same
though you are, and ought to be proud oil IL.
But was just going to ask II IL WASH
Paddy Shannon who, when the oreacn OF
Tsrrfa wss stormed by iwenty-tAo th"uSsn1
French, and only the S7th TO defend IL, II u
wasn't addy Shannon who struck up udr-
Tytorn, TO glory, boys. and you, Sir husn'
have got the same two towers anu oreden
between them upon your coat OF arms IN
testimony thereof"
Take him down. said the Colonel, and
Paddy was sgain unscathed.
Psddy however hal long list OF services
to get Though, and good deal OF WHISKY
al d ere another two months he was again
tied up, the sentence read and an assurance
from Sir Hugh Cough that nothing would
again make him relent. Psddy tired the
eag ie-it ives of no use. He appealed 10
Sr Iugh's pride, and the breach of iari'a'
without any avail.
sAnd is it me-" at last he broke out
"that you are going 10 fog! ask you' Sir
Hugh, before the whole regiment, VINO
know it we'll, if it wasn't Paddy Shannon
who picked up the French Field-Marshars IS
staff at the battle of Vittoria, that the Duke
of Wellington sent to the Prince Regent,
and for which he got that letter that VIII
be long remembered, and that made him
Field Marshal into the bsrgainl The Prince
Regent said: You've sent me the staff Of a
Field Ma rslal Of Francs; return you that
!. of Field Marshal Of England. Wasn't
it Paddy Shannon that took it! Paddy
Shannon, who never got rap, or recompense,
or ribbon, or star, or coat-ofarms, or mark
of distinction, save the 6oggipg you are
about TO give him.
"Take him down." cried Sir Hugh, and
again Paddy was forgiven.
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Barnesville, Sept. Goth. 1856
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.

IL have this day received fresh stock of drugs
and medicines direct from the importers, and en-
ahled to sell articles as low they can be pur
chase elsewhere. loc2l A. c. MARTIN.
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A. D. MORTLEY, ESQ, of UTICA. N. r, writes: "I have
used your PICTORIAL myself and in my family since
you invented it, and believe it the best medicine for s
purpose put out. With bad cold shoald sooner
pay twenty FIVE dollars for bottle than DO without It, OF
take any other remedy
Group, Whooping Cough, Influenza.
SPRIEGPIELD, MIss- Feb. Z, 1856.
BnorHER AVER will cheerfuIIy certify your PEcroR. A,
v the best remedy possess for the cure of Hhosno
cu5h Group. and the chest diseases of children. We of
your fraternity the South appreciate your Kill and
commend your medicine to our people.
HIRAM CoNKLIN, MD.
AMOS LEE, ESQ. MONTEREY, Ia. writes, Sd JAM. 1885
"I had tedious Influenza which confined in doors
six weeks; took many medicines without relief finally
tried your PEcToRAL by the advice Of clergyman
The first dose relieved the in my threat and
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we'll Your medicines the cheapest we'll the
We can buy and we esteem you, Doctor, and your
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Asthma or Phthisic, and Bronchitis.
WEsr MANCHESTER, Pa. Feb. L. 1856.
SIR: Your CHERRY PEcToRAL is performing marvellous
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who has labored under affection Of the lungs the
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have found nothing equal 70 your CHERRY PEeroaaL fr
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might add volumes Of evidence, but the most con
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Consumption.
Probably no one remedy has ever been sown which
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AsroR HOUSE,. NEW YORK Crrr, March s. 1856
DocToR AVER. LOWELL: feel it = duty and pleasure
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my wife, She had been five months laboring under the
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falling until Dr. Strong of this city, where have
for advice, recommended trial Of your medicine We
bless his kindness do your skill, for She has
cred from that day She is not strong she used
to be- but is free from her cough, and calls herself well
Yours with gratitude and regard,
ORLANDO SHELBY, OF SnKLBTv1ILE.
C5nsumpres, do not despair till you have tried AYERS
CHERRY PEcToRAL 1t made by Of the best medical
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the high merits Of it's virtues PkilddelphG Ledger.
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THE THOROUGH BRED HORSE
INVINCIBLE.

lust IMPORTED into this county
- will be Kept AZ ST. CIarsvie, during the season
OF 1857, commencing March 10th, and ending July 10Th
His services are Offered the ,'uh;c 10 limited NUN
her "f hcsIdes those o; his owners $50 the sea
and SIS to insure mare with foal, payahie in
cash approved note equivalent thereto the first
service, or when the engagements is made.
fthe mare insured ntes Tot prove with foal. the
money note for insuring said mare, will he return
ed giving The Executive Committee of the Compa-
ny evidence of the unsured mare, not being with foa
ailng TO attend regularly, forfeits the insurance
Pastures provided for mares at reasonable rates
and everv care taken. hut the Company will not be
responsible for accidents escapes, if any should
occur.
Invncib.e is years old, of great beauty in color
a satin coated dark blood hay. with bia legs, name
aud tail without any white marks. most of his ancrs-
try with is brothers and sisters hPIrg rhe same
sodd color he is than Isl hands high well form.
I'd. heavy muse les, an elegant mover. having fine
style and action, Kind temper perfect " sound in
every respect is in gOd health and spirits and is
the purest and richest blood 10 be found any.
where.
The attention of III use having mares of good size
actiun and lorm is respectfully directed to Invinci.
hie,' as, in the judgement of the most exper fenced
breeders, such mares with the thorough bred horse
produce the very best horse for all purposes
Two OF Iuvinc ibes half brothers 3 yea Q old have
rec-n tIy heen sold at 5000 zach.
Call and see HIM for circular giving full pedipree
performances further descriptions apply TO DR.
AIexande. or Mr.. Hiram Pennington, ST. ClairsyiIie
Belmont County, Ohio.
Jet2
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EgMrs. Harriet, Bee cher Stowe was, at
last accounts, at Rene. She met with
many mishaPs on her way rhitlfer The
steamer Cd which she lied from Msrseilles
csne il collision with sailing vessel, and
was in great danger. The carriage which
she took 10 go from the landing to the city
bro he down twice, the last time upsctung
in the street, where the author of Uncle
Toms Cabin was employed for some time
in..regarding the rains of her trunks instead
of those of the Eternal City.
YouNe ANREIcA-A few days since, two
little boys were missing from Winstead,
Conn. and fears were eRtertaiued that they
had keen drowned. Fhey were found, how
ever. the came evening, seven miles from
home, having started to go to California, be-
cause they had such hard lessons to get,
and we're afraid OF being fogged if they did
not &c, them.
Anexchsnge paper says. that cucumbers
cent be made into pickles while growing, if
you get a cross old msid to look over the
fence st the vines three times a week.
That editor is an old bachelor, we'll bet a
pickle
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hR Y. II. JONES,
DPHYsICIAN AND DENTAL SURGEON.
Permanently Located at the East End of
LOUISVILLE, O.
Announces to the public that he is pre-
pared TO execute all kinds OF Dental work
more especially plait work T gold, patna NQlrfy
and silver. He uses gum and plain teeth, he Iates,
style now manufactured.
Chloroform is used in the extraction OF snags wher
desired.
NJ His long experience IN business will warrant
pc rsons In giving him a call.
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Ayers CathartiC Pills,

rTNIIE sciences Of Chemistry and Medicine have been
taxed their utmost to produce this best perfect
purgatve which is known to man. Innumsrable proof.
are shown that these Pills have virtues which supass
excellence the ordinary medcinea and that they win
precedenedy upon the esteem of all They are safe
and pleasant to take but powerful to Their pene-
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the distractions Of Its organs purify the blood
and expe disease They purge the foul hunors which
breed and grow dstemper, stimulate sluggish disor-
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tone with strength to the whole system Not only do
they the everyday complaints Of every body but
also formidable and dangerous diseases that have baed
the best Of human skill. While they produce powerful
effects they at the time, in diminished dos
safest and best physic that be employed for children
Being sugaroated they pleasant to take and being
purely vegetable free from any risk of harm Cures
have been made which surpass belief they not sub
santiaed by of such exalted position and character
As to forbid the suspicion Of untruth. Many eminent
eergymcn and physicians have lent their to cst
y to the public the reliability Of nay remedies while 9TH
have sent the Of their conviction thai
my Preparations contribute immensely the relief of my
afflicted, suffering fellow-men.
The Agent below named Is pleased 70 furnish satis 10,
American Almanac containing directions for their
certificates Of their cures of the following ompsns:
Costvenees, Bilious Complaints, Rheumatism, Drspsy
Heartburn, Headache arising from foul Stomach Mas
sea- Indigestion Morbid Inacton Of the Bowels and Pals
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Gus and Cutsnsous Diseases which require
Medicine, Scrofula Kings Evil They also, by purify
ing the blood and stimulating the system, many
complaints which II would not be supposed they Could
reach, such Deafness Partial Blindness Neuralgia and
Nervous Iritabiity Derangemens Of the Liver and Kid
neys, Gout, and other kindred complaints arising from
low state Of tho body obstruction Of its functions
Do not be put Of by unprinciped dealers with some
other pill they make more profit Ask for Arms
PIs, and take nothing else. Ne other they can give
you compares with this in its intrinsic value curative
powers. The nick want the best aid there IL them
and they should have it.
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Practical and Analytical Chemist. Lowell, Mass.
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