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Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09
Gaieties.
The night is ours, then strew with flowers
 The moments as they fly"

The night is ouls, then strew with flowers
 The moments as they fly"
 Monday night of last week was joyous time with the admirers of Terphsicore in our city. The ladies, who are ever making inn provements upon the antiquated customs and notions of men, gave soiree, at the building of the Real Estate Bank. It was then, to inn prove on Byron slightly, that,
 Little Rock had gathered there
 Her beauty and her chivaly. and bright
 The lamp shone o'er fair bellies and brave men;
 Then many hearts beat happily. and when
 Music rose with its yolup,uous swell,
 Soft eye. looked love to eyes that spake again,
 And all went merry a a marriage bell.
 The whole affair was originated and conduct ed by the ladies, and they succeeded of course in rendering 1t happy, joyous and pleasant- It was indeed a womaus rig hts reunion. Be- ing present, we frequently marked the yielding spirit manifested by our masculine friends when consenting to dance with the fair appli- c4nts for "psrtners." We have no idea that man of them declined or sought to be cx- cuSed, though we think we observed few of the more unyielding ones draw back, as if they had never knelt at the shrine of beauty, and appeared to be inclined to assert " the right Of man to ask" when they ought to know that the right Is only given him that the ladies may have the privilege of couseutug or refusing As for our part we hold it much better to be frank on this subject, and nomledge the f z t,a ia. | i.ri,t make propositions, if they choose, imperious custom to the contrary notwithstanding. But to the dance It was truly
 4 feast of reason and flow of sou.n
 We need not say that We euj oyed 1t, ih our own way, for, whether gazing in raptureS on the graceful and swan-like motions of Miss
 -, as she threaded inc ntricacies of the waltz and coniliou; whether admjring the gelc beauty, and dark melting eye of Miss
 -, who can g,cs a look for every one she tales; whether scanning the beauteous and sylph-like form of Miss --, as she sailed along dreaming Of captures in every eve that turned upon her; whether viewing the agile movements of the far-faned Miss --, who, knowing every body and known of every one, passed along -raciously smiling and sladdeniug the hearts of all who almire bold traits in the loviier sex; whether listening to ths lute-like voice of Mss. whi.h sounds utou the ear like as.lve. bell, SD soft and beautiful is its ca- dence; whether hang5u5 iA ee,aaies ou the charms of the alnab.e, the talented, aud the be witchin- Mss, so fascinating and so accom- plished, or whether overwhelmed with the bril- liant combination of the whole train of beauties the enjoyment was equally great. Such was the grace aud beauty Of the occasion, portion of which we have limly described.
 On Thursday ,5at following another very pleasant party was given at thr same place, elaaled only in eu oyment by the preceding one of Monday night
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09
A Female Demosthenes.

Recently Miss Martha E. Brown, young lady of seventeen summers, has been elifyns the good leople of Northamptou, Mass, by delivering Sunday lectures or sermons, under the influence of spirits. The Courier of that place, speaking in reference to one of her lec- lures, sayS:-
 "When the singing was about half conclud. ed, the Iady's eyes closed and remained 80 un til the exercises were ended. The siugjuL oyer Miss Brown arose slowly, about as we imagine that Daniel Webster dld when he was about to address whig convention. Osci,atus a moment or two on her feet, she commenced in clear, shlill voice, and continued for half an hour in a style of elocuuon similar to that which Demosthenes would have employed had he been a woman aul lectured with his eyes shut. The lecture was grandly feminine airy, Mighty, dowery, fast Miss Brown is a good, looking girl, fair of medium height, and conveniently plump. She appears designed for usefulness in the legitimate sphere of wo man, and it seems a pity that she should be spoiled in this unfemniue and naturally uncon- genial manner"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09
Senli-annual Examination.

The semi-annual examination of Mrs. Ri- chard's Young Ladies Institute in this city will take place at the Institute hall, on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 22l, 23l, and 24th inst, at o'clock, A. NJ. The morning exer- cises will begin at 9 o'clock and close at 12 o'clock. The afternoon exercises will con- mence at ? o'clock, and close at half past iour P. M. "Wednesday evening at half past ' o'clock the music pupils will give to their pa- rents, friend. and examiners, musical review, both in vocal and Instrumental music. Thurs day evening at o'clock P. NJ, the French pupils will give representation in French, en- titled "Scmiramis, the Queen of B@bylon,' composed for the occasion by Mr. F. Richard. The music composed and arranged by Mr. Ives.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09
Young Ladies Institute of Little
 Rock

The attention of those who have an interest Tn the cause of education in Arkansas cannot be too often directed to the superior advantages of this fourshing institutions; and were we not clrcumscrIbed and limited by time the sub ject would receive at our hands a notice more commensurate with its importance than any thing we have hitherto or may now say.- We know, however, that we could present no stronger evidence of the superiority of this institution, than by merely alluding to the grateful and unanimous expression of satisfac- ton on the part of refined and intelligent con- munity in its behalf. It has been the united aim o! the worthy proprletorS and immediate friends of the school to make it the leading instItu- ton of female education in the State, and in fur therance ofthis design they have spared neither labor nor any reasonable expense. How far they have succeeded the present hourshing condition of the institute will testify. But the necessity of an extended notice here is superseded by the subjolned report of the committee of examina- ton, which we take pleasure in presenting to our readers. It will be observed that the com mttee Is composed of our most prominent and intelligent citizens.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09
A EappY RetOrt.


 The Memphis Appeal relates ths following happy incident in the discussion between Messrs. Harris and Hatton at Memphis:
 "One of the most salient incidents of the
 late political discussion between the candidates for Governor, in this city, arose from the asser. tion of Col. IIatton, that foreigners could be led mp to the baot-box Ike cattle, which he fortified quite strongly, he supposed, bv read ing from a speech of Gov Brown of Missis- sippi, declaration to that effect Col. Hatton grew quite eXultaut over the extract from Brown--a democratic Senator--and taunted his opponent with it in manner which indicat- cd that he thought his illustration was unan- swerabe
 When Gen. Harris come 10 answer the ar gument and Illustration, he referred to the speech of Gov. Brown and then turning to Col. Hatton, remarked, 1 would ike to see you, sir attempt to lead the foreigners up to the polls to vote for you. You would then leaIn whether they could be led or driven like cattle.' The truth Is, continued Gen. H. it is simply because your party never could lead or drive them, that they have raised all this ex- citemeBt against them. Such Is the secret of your opposition to them. The effect was elcc- trical-the answer complete"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09
Dred Scott Free at Last---Hinsef and his
 Family Emaucipated

This morning, TAYLOR BLOW, esq, appeared in the circuit court and entered the emancipa- ton of DRIED ScoTT his wife, HARRIET, and his two daua hters, ELIZA and JANE. The per sons thus liberated were conveyed to Mr. BLOW by their owner, Hon. Mir. CHAFFEE of Massa- chusetts, for the purpose, as the law of this State on the subject requires, that the enamel patton shall be performed by a citizen of Mis- souri, DRIED SCOTT was, originally, the slave of Capt. PETER Blow who brought him to this State from Virginia, aud the act of hbera. ton was therefore appropriately performed in the name ot one of Lls first masters family TAYLOR Blow is one of our best citizens, and Is one of them boys whom DRIED says he was "raised" with.
 So the famous old darkey is free at last.- Alter battling in vain for his freedom for ten years, and at heavy expense, in the courts of Missouri, and the supreme court ot the repub- lc he has received It as gift at the bands of hts master. His daughters. ELIZA and JANE, were, virtually, free before, having achieved by their heels what the more conscientious DRIED could not secure by ten years of litigation.- Their whereabouts have been kept secret, though no effort has been, and none probably would have been, male to recover them.- Their father knew where they were, and could bring them back at any moment. He will dubtless recall them now. He might have ran away himself if he had desired, without the slightest apprehension of any attempt be- ing made to re-capture him, but he had staked his fate on the result of the famous suit of SCOTT Us. SANFORD, and was determined to abide by that decision, whatever 1t mig sht be- He is getting to be pretty well advanced in years, and, as a slave, would be estimated at about S350 He can now, if he feels inclined, indulge the desire he formerly expressed to us, fright smart chance of money," by telling who he is. If he should start out on such pilgrimage we bespeak for him the kndest at tention from al.-,I. Louis EUening Neacs.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09

Or Hon. JAMES B. CLAY has received the nomination for Congress in the Ashland Dis trict of Ken'ucky from the democrats and whigs. The nomination is an admirable one. Mr. Clay declared during the last canvass that he would accept no office under the present administration. He has kept his word. He has nobly fulfilled his pledge. But the people, the true, brave-hearted old line wings and the democratic yeomanry of the Ashland District of Kentucky have use for him in Congress. They claim his services and as gallant true
 hearted son of the great sage" he connot, he will Lot refuse his best energies in their behalf
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09

0T" Vindex," a writer for the State Rights Democrat, takes us to task for announcing that Thomas H Benton has in contemplation the continuance of his Thirty Years View," and the work of writing life of General Jackson. IT making this announcement aoe dtd not, as "yindex" wildly and unjustly supposes, en- dorse "Old Bulion' as politician, but simply characterised him as man of comprehensive intellect" and this we believe is universally admitted, notwithstanding his abomnable free soil procIivites and bis disgusting egotism.- His "Thrty Years View" is taken chiefly from the congressional debates, and though the old cgotist was not unmiudful of himself when he compiled it we do uot think ii so objectionable on that account, for surely some good "can come out of Nazareth" His abuse of John c. Calhoun can never detract from the greatness of the departed statesman, nor harm hlm m the estimation of the southern people, But as we before said, we believe that Ill view of the intimacy "Old Bullion" enjoyed with Ge- neral Jackson, and of his great admiration for him, he could give us what we have not now, a reliable life of that great man. He has the possession of his private papers and if be un- dertakes the task of writing his life, we believe he will render to him. what " VindeX" may not wish to be done, the things that are his" yindex being an admirerof J. c. Calhoun would doubtless prefer that life of General Jackson might be suppressed, as it would not, if true to history, be very laudatory of the former We too, cherish the memory of the great South Carolinan and revere him as the staunch advo- cate, in life of State rights, but we want to see justice done the "Old Hero" Fjat JHstitia, rtt0t cBlum.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09
The EIk-horn Chair.

The Washington Union thus notices the was sent from California as present to Presi- dent Buchanan. The Union says:
 "lt Is composed exclusively of elk horns, the largest probably four feet and a half in length and bolted with iron, thus rendering it firm and durable Composed of such materials, uncur- tailed in any of their natural proportions, there are necessarily many sharp points in the appear. ance of the article. The tips being white, afford an agreeable contrast to the dark brown of the antlers. The seat is cushioned with finely dressed skin of the animal which has involuntarily furnished the chair for the Presi. dent of the United States The several parts are artistically joined fragments of the skull serving as knobs to the legs of this household ornament and comfort.''
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09
Lord Palmerston's Approval of Americar
 Action

singular speech was made the other day m the British House of Commons bv the Pre-. mer, in which he spoke with indignation of the outrages to which our citizens had been subjected at Panama, aud, in the belief that Mr. Buchanan was about to obtain immediate re- dress by force of arms, expressed his approval of such course and promised to support the movement by the presence of several Eugrsh ships of war. While we are fully aware that had such an indignity been otferd to his coua- trymcn which has been heaped upon our cla' zens, Lord Palmerston would have long since made himself master of the country, we stil leel bound to receive his prolierS of aid with some degree of caution.
 The recent transfer of an island by New Ga- nata to England, shows that the British lion $ stlll eager to devour all 1t can It has partcu- lar liking for those fine little republics, Ol which New Granada Is one. Continually are British Ministers trying to bind us down by treaties not to possess that land, and as coutnu- ally are they disregarding all such obligations We are inclined to think that should Great Britain allow her sailors to fight at Panama we should find at the close of the engagement that she would demand large share of the spotIN DISlntereStedneSS Is never the policy of that country. We must fight our own battles and thus keep free from all eutangling alliances ~. o. Times.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09
EVashin eton AnrointInenis-

hH ag'4, June 3.-Mr. McCulloch again smlaatc E declines the elovernorshipo Utah. {. aurtrlon,hip and indgeshps will soon be u t.iy selected for that territory
 Ip \. Wright of Indiana, appointed N .r .a iha Netherlands. William "A. ii ..NH. oi Illinois, appointed Governor of isst' k Dlier, of Illinois, appoint t n Bremen. Wm. Thompson. of anpltu'el Consul 10 Southampton. dsoi.i $. Flint, of New York, ap- tpule4 rs1l to Bordeaux
 Jas. V iAms. of Iowa, Is appointed associate td#- Supreme Court in Kansas. Calvin Barry ail tei '. x. district attorney, eastern dis t..L .l M .-a.rl
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09
Gen. Walker

We learn tha. on Thursday last Gen. Walk CT rrassed Napoleon on his way to the home of his relatives in Nashville, Tennessee. Our Napoleon friends drank to the health of the untiring adventurer and to the ultimate success of his cause. Though Walker has been un- fortunate, his friends still manifest the most animatng assurance that he will ultimately sue ceel in Nicaragua. We hope he may We understand he will visit Washington City coO,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09
rants are selling as follows:

DECISION OF GENERAL LAND OFFICE IN CASES OF CLAIMS BY PRE- EMPTIoN TO LANDS WITHDRAWN FOR RAILROAD PURPosEs-1st. It IS held that claims by pre-emption founded on settlements made prior to the time when the route of a railroad is definitely fixed, or prior to the date of absolute withdrawal of the land from market, are valid, provided the claim ant compiled in all other respects with the law.
 2d. Claims resting on settlements made after the route of road is definitely fixed, or after the date of absolute withdrawal of the land from market, are inadmissible
 Sd. According to the opinion of Attorney General Cushing. of the 16th of February last the route of road, or any part thereof, is de- fnitely fixed when they are surveyed, marked, and fixed on the ground.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09

DEMOCRACY lLLUsTRATED--The candidate for Congress in the Memphis (Tenn.) district of the democratic party, Mir. Avery but few years ago might have been seen in the stre cts of Memphis, arrayed in drayman's frock, and hauling from steamboat and store. cotton bale goods, box and barrel His industry brought him competence; competence gave him leisure to cultivate gifted but neglected mind and he now stands before the most aristocratic consti- tuency of Tennessee, popular candidate for the high office of federal legislator Democra- cy regards neither origin or avocation. If birth be obscure and calling humble, the man, in de- mocratic esteem, is all the brighter and the prouder for overcoming such obstacles.-- Nissjs- appian.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09

A USEFUL PAMPHLEr- A very useful pam phlet containing the names of all the post off ces in this State, the county in which each is situated by what route the mails are sent from Little Rock, etc, ete., has been prepared by John E. Reardon esq and printed at this office. To the business man it will be found an inval- uable directory. For sale at this office and at Reardons book store, at 9 cents per copy "a price which barely pays the cost of printing and stitcbiDg
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09
The Vireinia Election,

As far as heard from, the late elections in Virginia have resulted in a most brilliant and glorious triumph for the democracy. The de- mocratic majorities everywhere are running far ahead of those of last year. The distribution humbug seems to have served only as an ad- ditioual weight to sink Know Nottingham still deeper in the lowest deph;s of popular con- dernnaton.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09
prpcoO Tba Hon 4 p,

PERsoNAL.-The Hon. A. Rust was in our town on "Wednesday last. Col Rust is looking remarkably well aud evidencing high flow of spirits. He has visited this portion of the State for the purpose of purchasing planta- ton in the Arkansas valley. We would be pleased to have him become citizen of our county, as he Is a gentleman of fine social qualities, rare endowments of intellect, and kind, polite and afable in his intercourse with the world.-Pine Bluf Enterprise.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09

Low VOICE IN WoMAN.--We agree with that old poet who said that a low, soft voice was an excellent thing in woman. Indeed we feel inclined to go much further than he has on the subject, and call it one of her crownius charms. How often the spell of beauty is rule ly broken by coarse, loud talking! How ofsen you are irresistibly driwn to plain, unas8un- ing woman, whose soft silvery tones render her positively attractive! In the social circle, how pleasant it is to hear woman talk in that low key which always characterizes the true 4dy In the sanctuary of home, how such vol" soothes the fretful child aud cheers the weary husband!
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09
TRU E DEMOCRAT. RICHARD H. JOHNSON, EDITOR.
 J. D. kIMBELL, ASSOCIATE EDITOR.
 LITTLE ROCK, JUNE 9, 1857.

Ter CREAM. Those who are fond of this favorite luxury of the season are informed, by advertisement in another column that saloon has been opened just above the store of Messrs Tate & Moore, where "the best'' is kept on hand and served to customers with variety of navorS
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09

LAND AGENTS ADvERTISEMENT.-We pub fish this week, on the first page, an advertise ment of the sale of State lands by the land agent at Batesville. An error crept in some way as to the time of sale. The day of sale should be THURSDAY, SEPT. 24rH, 1852 in- stead of the 10th Sept.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09

CT"l have found," says Addison, "that the men who are really the most fond of the ladies-who cherish for them the highest re- spect-are seldom the most popular with the sex Men of great assurance, whose tongues are lightly hung-who make words supply the place of ideas, and place compliment in the room of sentiment-are their favortes A due respect for women leads to respectful action towards them; and respect is mistaken by them for neglect or want of love-"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09

or Prof. E. N. BowEs lately acting prin- cipal ofthe Deaf and Dumb Asylum of ackson, Mississippi, is row sojoummg in our city. He proposes teaching writing school, and we hope our citizens will extend him liberal pat souase as his qualifications for teaching this i'm rpuaut accomp. p.shment are undoubtel.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09

CIF We have received the second number of the Paraclifta Times, a new paper recently started at the county seat of Sevier county, in this State, by Messrs J. A. Gordon < W. c. Gillespie. These young gentlemen have se- lected one of the most promising counties in the State for the field of their labors, and we heartily wish them success.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09
50 few objection.

PhocURAblLlrY or EvlDlNcH.-Apropo of the large rewards offered N some ol toe New York press for tie discovery of tAc murIercra "t the late Dr. BudrIl, the New Yorker says 'th're can now be no doub. ot the conviction ot somebody, guilty or iunoceut." The editor dds:
 We understand the district attorney had the proiier of testimony, from several sources, which would coucInsively establish the guilt or Mrs Canning 4nam, but ol! iAvestiJ Jation it prov ct 0 be utterly unreliable On one occasion, the great asitator, DaulcI OCouuel. shot d worthless horsc, aod he advertised G5OD re- "nd for the discovery of the perPrtrajor. Iu the course of few days the reward was claim ta by party, who produced proof against d man, Of so direct and conclusive q k,ud, that there would have been no doubt of his convic- tion had not O'ConneiI disclosed the truth of the case. So much for the reliability of evidence furnished under the stimulus of reward"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09

CT At Cleveland, Mississippi, on the even- ing of the 9th inst, Mir. W. D. McKree, prin- cipal of Georgetown Academy, was married to Miss Mary Roberts, and at midnight during the rejoicing of the bridal party, he fell dead among them
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09
Appointments.

A new Governor for Utah has been appoint ed; the name has not tranSpirea.
 It is reported that Beverly Tucker has been appointed marshal of the District of Columbia. It Is understood that the Consular appoint ments have been determined upon, but that no officer will be removed until the expiration of
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09

6~3- D.. Francis Lieber, late of the Universi- tv of South Carolina, has been unanimously eiecfed professor of history and political scien- ces in Columbia College, New York city,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09
.~ss-E~%e<

GEARY CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANIA - The Harrisburg Herald states that Gov. Geary, having been consulted upon the subject, has consented to accept the domination for Governor, if rendered by the American State Convention at Lancaster.
 A. Cohen has just opened beautiful assortment of jewelry etc, on Markham street. See advertisement.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09
Small pira for Sale.

We have about 500 lbs. Small Plea Type, almost as good as new, which we will sell cheap.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09
T. FRASER, ANDREW FREEMAN, F.. Il. ENGLISH, o. GEO c. WATKINS, U'0'' w. E. ASHLEY.
 JNO. E. REARDON.
United States Forces Ordered to Utah.

II'asington, May 3O.-Orders have been is- sued from the war department to despatch the Fl regiment of dragons, the 5th and 10th in- fantry, and Capt. phaPs's battery of light ar tilery, numbering two thousand men, under the commani of Gen iarney Others will follow
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09

"The applicability of the quotation" Gays the Compton Union) twas felt by the crowd and involuntary applause burst forth from those who had murmurcd but moment bofore."
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-09

C|-r Gen. James Yell, erst a candidate for Governor of Arkansas, was in this city last w3ek