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The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
{" Assume yirtue, though ye have it not.''

The Louisville Journal not long since charg ed the democrats with proclaiming the Ameri- can party dead, that they might appropriate its principles to themselves, but what is to be said of the Americans or Know Nothings of Ken lucky when we find them in the very act of abstracting the doctrine long since enunciated by the democratic party, that, it is the duty of every American patriot not to interfere with the institutions of other States over which he has no legitimate control?' This is the only redeeming sentence in the series of resolutions recently adopted by the Know Nothing State council of Kentucky. It is assumed and out of place, and they have no more right to claim it than they have to appropriate tho private property of democrats.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

RATHER STRONG -MINDED"-Some of our beautiful and accomplished" ladies of the north have peculiarties which would be con- sidered agreeable by those who make it a point to be fond of what is eccentric and outrie. For instance, we read that warrants have been is. sued at East Deer township, Alleghany county, Pa, for the arrest of six young ladies, charged with riding the schoolmaster of that district on a rail. ltappears that the schoolmaster refus ed the use of his school house for the purpose of holding singing schools, which gave the young ladies great offence. So great is the ex cltement that the young ladies have secreted themselves to avoid arrest It is certainly very nngallant of the people of Alleshany county to attemp thair arrsat.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

GT The following paragraph from the New Orleans Courier of the l7th ult, contains a just compliment to our noble democratic State:
 "We had yesterday a call from Major Elias Rector and Richard Il. Johnson, esq, of the Arkansas Democrat, and much regret that we were absent when they were in our office Any democrat from that most thoroughly de. mocratic State, is always welcome, and more especially democratic editors. But we never have any questions to ask about Arkansas from our visitors, because the State is so thoroughly purely, emphatically and perpetually democra- tic that there is no room for doubts or fears"
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

WHAT'S TO BE DoNE?-The declinaton O Major Henry has thrown the Americans of th congressional district into a tremendous stew They cast about and ask, "Men and brethren what shall we do to be saved?" They are evidently alarmed, and not without sufficient cause. It has not been a hundred years since the Nashville district had democratic Repre- sentative in Congress, and it is not recorded that very great while will elapse before repeti- ton ot the same interesting innovation. Now's the time for the democracy to dive in, and in order that we may have real interesting time ot 1t next summer, we hope they won't fail to embrace the opportunity. In this congression- al district let each party bring out its longest and strongest pole, and it will be interesting to conjecture into whose yard the persimmons will fall.--NashUiUe Gazette
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
The SDanish Army.

The New Orleans Picayune, in an article up- on the resources of Spain, says:
 The army at the present time numbers about one hundred and sixty thousand men. There are on hand at home about three hundred thou sand modern percussion muokets, and one hun dred and fifty thousand flint lock, all in good condition. The light regiments are, of course, armed with the Minnie rifle The artillery is one of the finest in the world. Each battery has six pieces bronze twelve -pounders, and two twenty -pounders-ei.ht pieces in all- There are also light batteries of six-pouuder bronze pieces, and one mounted battery ot tweive-p -pounders and twenty four pound how tzers in which every man has horse, and the pieces are hauIessed with horses instead of mules. The mountain artillery Is a splendid regiment, armed with twelve -pouuder bronze howtzers, mounted on the backs of great mules, and carbncs slung a. the shoulders of the men, Span Is by no means unprepared, so fir as her material outfit ls concerned, for a vigorous cam pl5n
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

CARRYING THE WAR INTO AFRICA-Among great number of petitions from Philadelphia, presented in the House of Representatives, Pennsylvania, was the following:
 The undersigned, citizens of Philadelphia, respectfully represent that they are of pure Anglo Saxon blood, and are opposed to anal gamation in all it's forms prohibit the further Increase of fugitive negroes from coming into our State for the purpose of acquiring resi- dence therein, as too many worthless blacks are already in our midst, and rapidly on the Increase; and we protest against extending to negroes the right to vote, hold office and oth- Wise be placed upon an equality with the white people of Pennsylvania, and demand, as citizens Of that State, to be heard upon the subject.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

MISSOURI UNITED STATES SENAToRs.-Dur- ing State existence of thirty,sx years Mis- souri has had but six persons to represent her n the Senate of the United States Thomas Il. Benton served thirty years, followed by II. 5. Geyer for six years, the other seat having been filled by David Barton eight years, Alex. Buckner four years, Lewis F. Linn ten years, D. R AtchinSon twelve years, and vacant two years The vacancies are now filled by Trus- ten Polk and James $. Green Missouri Stqtes- 3f3UO
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

Or Three instances in which MT. Buchan an has rewarded his national whig supporters are: James B. Clay appointed to the charge ship to Berlin, which, however he declned; William Rreed. appointed minister to China and MT. Reucher, of North Carolina, appoint ed Governor of New Mexico. Mir. Reucher had served as a whig member of Congress-
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

0T The New York Post says that Mir. Bo- ker, whose daughter lately married his coach- man, has determined, on account of his recent domestic troubles, to go back again to Europe. Mr. B.'S country seat of eighty acres, on the Hudson, near Tarrytown, is offered for sale.- The place formerly belonged to Commodore Perry. The price asked is S4O,OOO.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

Coop DINNER.-On the first day of "merre live at the Anthony House. together with many transient and invited guests sat down to sump- tuous dinner prepared by Messrs. Collins and Dawson, where, in the onslaught of an army of appetites substantials were demolished, jel- lies made to tremble and wine flowed freely in memory of the kind offices of the retiring host and as a fortaste of what may be expected of the incoming landlord and proprietor Mr. Wm. II. Dawson. The repast was rendered in 8 manner which all fully appreciated and receiv- ed ample justice from the crowd of partici- pants.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

06T Our young friend advises us to keep cool We sincerely thank him, and not to be out done in generosity, would advise him, to dye his iohiskers.
 Our distinguished sporting friend, the renown ed :" Pete Whetstone," will please accept our sincere thanks for his solcitude iu behalf of our facial appearance, with the confident assurance that he shall not be bearded
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
TRUE DEMOCRAT. RICHARD H. JOHNSON, EDITOR. J. D. KIMBELL, ASSOCIATE EDITOR.
 LITTLE ROCK, MAY 5, 1857.

THE RIvER.--Last week we had supera- up to this time (Monday evening" and contin- ues to rise rapidly. There is plenty of water for the largest class of boats
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
FROM K kANSAS had an ir

FROM KANsAs.-We had an interview ves. terday with a gentleman just from the interior of Kansas. He reports the condition of the territory as that of profound quiet. Immgra- ton was pouring into the country at rate un- precedented in its history, the prairies literally swarmiDg with the teams and focks of the in- corners. The cold weather of the present spring has been most disastrous to the wheat crop, with reference to which the most gloomy antcipations are indulged.-St Louis Leader 27d ,xH
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

Gr We had the pleasure last week of be- coming personally acquainted with Maj. Elias Rector, of whom we had long heard, and John B. Luce esq, of Fort Smith, as they passed though this place or their return from Wash ington city. The appointment of Maj. Rector to the position of Superintendent of Indian Affairs was highly gratifying to his numerous personal and political friends. His generous nature and sterling integrity eminently qualify him for the duties of the positoin.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
,Avn NVApR.NTS Fro,n tba racorly of

LAND WARRANTs- From the records of the Pension Bureau, tappears that the Land War. rants which have been issued since the first law passed, will call for above ity-eight mil lon acres, and the acts passed since February 10, l8f7, have granted more than fifty million acres
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
Very respectfully your ob't serv't,
 JOS. $. WILSON,
Actjng Commissioner. REGISTER AND RECEIVER, Little R,ck, 4rk

ANOTHER FALLEN ANGEL.-The Waterbury (Conn,) Journal records the |" fall' of another of the famous three thousand priests who pro- tested 'n the oame of Almighty God" against the Nebraska bill. One by one, these wolves in sheep's clothing are being stripped of their disguise and exposed in their true charactcg.- The Journal says:
 We learn that Rev. Mir Smith, of Haddam. in this State a regular Fremont blower, whose wife had been only about three weeks under the sod, has just "turned up' in connection with another mans wife. The affair has cre- ated considerable excitement in the neighbour hood, the reverend gentleman "acknoweds- < ing the corn'' and "sIoping to parts unknown"
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
MORE AID FOR WALL

MORE AID FOR WALkER,-Thc St. Louis Evening News of the 9th inst says
 We learn that company embracing 15O gallant young fellows, determin d to do, or die, will soon leave St. Louis for the tropics in search of adventure. They are commanded by young gentleman the son of one of our most eminent merchants. Abundant means, coming from we don't know where, and provid- ed by we don't know whom, are said to be at their disposal.
 This company, learn, will form part of the expedition shortly to sail from New Orleans, destined, it is supposed, to invade Costa Rica, and thus relieve WALKER from the difficu ties winch beSet him, by diverting the attention of hls enemies t. another point.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

Or It is said there are from seventy to one hundred young physicians in this city, who are without practice. and are said exist entirely without the pale of their profession The same may be said of young men brought uI to the practice of the law. This is rather a sorry contrast to the active demand existing for mechanics and artfcers of every descrip- tion.-Cin Com
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

9T An exchange paper recommends the "day use of chickens, (either roasted, broiled or made into pies,) or turkeys, roasted, for all persons troubled with rheumatism, dyspepsia, gout or nervous disorders" This is an ex- ccllent prescription for well people.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

GT An unfortunate difficulty occurred in Batesville on the 9th inst, between Calvin Lacefeld and Henry c. Smith, both citizens of Batesville, in which MT. Lacefeld was seriously wounded
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

OT The announcement that Mark w. lizard was re-arpointed Governor of Nebraska was an error. He is not removed, though it is sta- ted that he will not be re- appointed
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

0T Keep your hogs out of all fields, except those you design for their range. Be especial
 careful that they do not get into your clover helds; they will do harm enough there in a day to pay for putting up good many fences.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
Gathered 10 his EaIherh.

The portals of the grave had scarcely closed upon the remains of valued member of this community before they were again opened to receive the manly form of one whose death has touched the sensibilitieS and saddened the hearts of a wide circle of devoted relatives and friends BENJAMIN s. JOHNSON is no more He died at his residence in Dosha county on Sunday the 26th of April after brief, but painful illness. His remains, accompanied by his aged mother and his brothers, Hon. Robert W. Johnson Richard Il. Johnson and James B. Johnson, with their families, reached this city on Thursday last and were attended by a large number of citizens to their place of interment on Friday. Mir. Johnson was son of the late Judge Ben. Johnson and native of Kentucky. He was hirty-t three years of ago. and one to whom long life apparently promised its blessings, yet the destroyer came on his mission from above, and bore him from those who dearly loved him to the eter- nal silence of the tomb. When on the bed of death, with the stern reality that it was closing scene impressing itself upon his mind, We learn that he looked cheerfully from this "vale of tears to the bright realms of the fu- ture and received the chilling mandate with the calm resignation of one who had lived an upright life. What a triumph! Death had no sting for him-'twas swallowed up in vic- tory We know it is vain and useless to offer words of consolation for they would fall pow erless on the crushed hearts of those who are bereft of the company of a devoted husband, a fond son, generous brother, and esteemed neighbor. God in his mysterious wisdom doeth all things well, while we, poor mortals, blinded by tears and the mists of human affec- tions mourn His inevitable dispensatious It is written in the Book of Books" that, it is appointed unto all men once to die." The wiscst and the greatest, the noblest and the best
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

Or We return our thanks to Mr. c. H. Hen- shaw of Cincinnati and Silas Feld, esq, of this city for supply of very late papers.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

PATRIoT-The "$1O,OOO to Mexican of hcer of rank, among the items of secret service money paid out by Gen. ScoTT in Mexico was, 1t Is stated, paid to no other than President SANTA ANNA, the man whose patriotism began and ended in his own pocket
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

A HARD JoB.-The Boston correspondent of the N. |. Tribune ntimates that the Rev. Mir. Phinney is trying to convert the Rev. Theodore Parker into an evangelical lumina- ry." Prayers to this end, it is said, have been offered in several churches.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
our oDedlent ScrEt,
 THOS. A. HENDRICKS,
Register and Rsceiuer ct Little Rock, Ark

0~T "Our tender young friend, the associate of the organ, is rather mistaken in attributing to us wish, that the Governor may never return. We would be willing for him to remain away from here, but solely on the condition he could better himself. Personally, we have nothing against his Excellency-polticalIy we have no great love for him."
 We are pleased to see a disavowal by Col. Noland of any personal dislike for the Cover. nor, notwithstanding he says he has no great love" for him, politically. If tits not an omen of the "era of good feeling it at least exhibits a manliness which we would expect to find r all honorable men,
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
Thomson ys. Hose.

Come, gentle Spring, etherial mldness comelo
 Thompson. If yos gre coming, why don't yer come along"
 Loee
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

or All those interested had better look at the notice of the Land Attorney and State Col lector
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

GT The following is one of many com plants we are constantly receiving from sub scribers. There is culpable negligence some- where in our postal arrangements, but we are not sufficiently advised, as yet to say where it really exists. The packages containing the pa pers of our subscribers are deposited punctu- ally in the post office here and we have no in formation to warrant us in stating that they are not promptly forwarded; on the contrary, we have good reasons to hope that they are care fully started to each proper destination. But suffice it to say, these complaints are not made without just cause, and we hope they will serve to remedy the evils so often complained of
 Florence, Dcsta O., Ark, April 26, '57 Messrs JOHNSON & YERKEs-
 Gcntlemen:-l am compelled again to trouble you about the irregularity of the Democrat reaching this post office. It is very strange to us that the Democrat should be two or three weeks in coming to this office, when there is a direct mail route from here to Little Rock Mree times C week. You will do us quite favor to try and have the Democrat put right or on the right route at your office, and l thnk it will come in due time.
 Your friend and ob't serv't,
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
Await alike the inevitable bonr n

Then, we should bow submiSsively to the full tillment of Gods appointments and murmur not, though he deprive us of all earthly friends, all earthly joys, all earthly hopes. K
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
Relative to Entries Under the
 Graduation Act of 1854.
GENERAL LAND OFFICE, ] March 2l, 1857.

GENTLEMEN: Annexed is copy of the act of Congress, approved March 3, 1857, to confirm certain entries of land therein named" being, in fact, supplement to the act of 1854. 1st. The effect of this act of 1857, Is to con- firm all entries under the graduation act of 1854 made PRIOR to the act of March 3, 1857, in which the affidavit has been made in the form, or substance, contemplated by the instruc- tions to the register, and where the purchase money has been paid, excepting where frau dulently or evasively made" or which, on that ground, had " been annulled and vacated"
 We are enabled by this enactment to release all entries from the beginning of sales under the graduation act to the 3l March. 1857, not falling under the exceptions mentioned, and if there are any impeached cases, not yet trans- mitted to this office, you will forthwith report them.
 2d This act of March 3, 1857, however has no application whatever 10 any entries made SUBSEQUENT to lts-passage. Therefore, iHregAd to all such subsequent entries you will inform the purchasers, at the time of making them, that the requirements of the circular of April z, 1856 will be insisted upon, and that consequently before patents can issue for such subsequent entries, the proof of actual settlement and cultivation, within year from the date of entry, must be made as called for by that circular.
 Very respectfully,
 Your obedlent scrv't
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
Your friend and Ob't serv't,
 w. D. MTNROE.

0F As a matter of interest to many of our readers, we publish the following circular fur nished us by Mir. Powers. the register of the land office at this place, in relation to an act to confirm certain entries of land therein named,' which we published several weeks
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

0r5- Mayor Carroll of Memphis is dead
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
May-day Observance by the Students of

May.day Observance by the Students of
 Airs. Richards Young Ladies Institute.
 The rarest and best treat in store for the cltl- zeps of Little Rock was tendered on the even- ing of the 1st of May by the pupils of Mrs. Richards Young Ladies Institute, in the per formance of the Flower Queen," which em- braced the beautiful and appropriate ceremony of crowning the Queen of the Flowers Atthe appointed hour there was assembled Tn tue new building of the Institute goodly number of the "beauty and chivalry'' of Little Rock to witness the interesting performance. We went too and must confess that we were completely transported on the occasion. On entering the room we beheld beautiful arbor in front of us. erected on platform as comprehensive and attractive as that of the democratic party, (parlon the comparison,) all handsomely ar ranged and decorated for the occasion. The scene was indeed lovely one. The crowd of spectators exhibited brilliant array of beauty, and presented a spectacle of lovelness blended with charms and attractions
 Like orient pearls
 AL ranuOm stlulS
 It had not occurred to many that our city is the favored one cf Arkansas, but on this occa- sion it was forcbe demonstrated Our atten- tion was soon directed to that part of the room which became the point of attraction, where we beheld as by enchantment cloud of beauty float out upon the stage until it resembled "b bed of lilies" The attention of all became intensely absolo ped in the direction of the fair performers and the way they sung and smiled, with sparkling eyes, and waved their floral wreaths, themselves the loveliest flowers of all, and marched ard counter marched with ban ners flying, was but faint imitation of what they are capable of doing in the unappropri- ated hearts of many who were spectators. We would mention the names of those who graced the parts they performed in the ceremonies, but our notions of proprlety prevent us from parading them here. Suffice it to say, the per formance was highly interesting and reflected great credit on the young ladies of the Institute and their efficient and accomplished tutoress.
The Placer herald., 1857-09-26
NOTICE..

NOTICE is hereby given that l have received
the Tax List or certified copy of the Assess
ment Roll from the Clerk of the Board Of Equali-
zatlon. containing the name of taxpayers and
amount Of State and County taxes now due and
payable in this county of Placer. and shall pro
ceed on and after the lst day of October, A. D.
1857, to strictly enforce the collection Of said
taxes according to law.
Those wishing to save extra expense attending
the collection, can do so by paying at the Sheris
office at Auburn, before the 1st of October next.
CHARLES KING, Sheriff.
And Ex-offico Tax Collector of Placer County
By L. L. BULLOCK, Under Sheriff.
September 18th, 1S57-2w
The Placer herald., 1857-09-26

THINK OF n!-Over sic hundred millions
of dollars have been shipped from the port
Of San Francisco within eight years! And
what have we received in return therefor?
Nothing save food and raiment and luxuries
All our gold has gone for that which perish
eth. We have nothing in exchange therefor
that we may call permanent wealh-taxable
things-nothing.
But all that we possess in exchange for our
precious metal is that which perishes in the
using. If half or one quarter of this gold
had been retained and invested in varions en-
terprises in this State. it would not only
paid its owners bigger per cent, on the in
vestment, but have also made California the
richest State in the Union, in proportion to
population, the richest people on earth.-
But it has gone to enrich other States and
other nations, while we by our own folly
and lack wisdom, are left to be the "hewers
of wood and drawers Of water" to those who
know how to use us. Shasta Courier.
The Placer herald., 1857-09-26

A HARD misunderstanding to the Indi-
an weather prognosticator if the crop Of mast
be abundant, the snow and rain of the fol-
lowing winter will be abundant; if the crop
be light, the snow and rain will be inconsid-
irable. This, the Indian says. is an unfailing
sign. If so, then the approaching winter
will be very severe, as the oaks through the
hills and mountains are literally groaning be-
meath the the weight of a superabundant crop
of corns. 1t is an interesting fact in this
connection, that since the Americans have
been in the State, this indication has always
preceded hard winter Our northern mer-
chants would do we'll not to neglect this Indi-
an sign. We are of opinion that those tra-
ders located in diggings difficult of access,
will act wisely if they lay in a good stock be
fore the winter is upon them.
Shasta Courier.