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The true Democrat., 1857-02-17
TRUE DEMOCRAT. RICHARD H. JOHNSON, EprroR.
 J. D. kIMBELL, ASSOCIATE EDITOR. LITTLE ROCK, FEB. 17, 1857.
To the Readers of the True Democrat.

shall be absent for several lmonths-after servlce ot more than five years, 1 feel that I need little recreation. During my absence MT. John D. kimbell will take charge of the paper as editor. He is young man of talent. cf industry and integrity. He is democrat and will advocate the principles of the demo- cratic party. l feel safe in leaving the paper in his hands. as have every confidence that he possesses both the ability and the inclination to make the True Democrat an interestino and useful paper. R. H. JOHNSON.
 It will be seen from the above announcement that the editorial management of the True De- mocrat has been temporarily confded to my care. During the time 1 may exercise control of its columns 1 will endeavor to make it me- dum of useful, interesting and comprehensive intelligence. If l shall do this-ever main- taning that high sentiment which has characterized its columns whilst under the con. trol of Mir. Johnson. its able and distinguished edltor-l shall, then, claim the consciousness of having, at least, eadeavored to discharge the trust committed to my charge
 T0IJN n
The true Democrat., 1857-02-17

0~r We are requested to say that Gen. John llutt, swamp land agent for this district has had the books and papers turned over to him, and IS now ready to transact any business per tanins to his office. He may be found at the State House
The true Democrat., 1857-02-17

GF The Newton Qowa) Express announces that three individuals of that town bava sro5 Mir. Welker, one of the editors, for 8 500 " for quietly looking on,' as he says, while some ladies were destroying the whisky of the plain. tifis.
The true Democrat., 1857-02-17

TENNESSEE BANKS What they say of Mem
 in Geogia.-The Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle ana i Sentinel, commenting on the failure of the
 Bank of East Tennessee, makes the following at
 tempt to discredit all, or nearly all the banks o
 this State:-Etgle and Eag.
 1.-The majority of the banksin Tennessee are of the same denomination, "one horse bonks, | owned by few individuals, generally, perhaps spectators, and 1t is not unreasonable to anti cipate that similar fate awaits them. Geor- gians, especially, should therefore, be on their guard, and avoid the consequences of failure. Repudiate their bills"
 [Er We are not prepared to say that a ma jority of our banks are "one horse'' concerns. Some of them are, and doubtless will follow in the wake of the Bank of East Tennessee, and prove worse failures. This is our candid opi- nion-aside from all prejudces or bias by feel
 ing! This opinion is from a personal knowl- edge of linen and things'-"banks and busi- ness!" X sound currency is as essential to the trade and business of the world, as d pure at mosphere is to the health of the body .-Flna,a- cial Erpre8s, Memphis, Ienn., Jun. "A
 BANK OF EAST TENNEssEE-The Knoxville Whig says that the bank at Knoxville, as well as its two branchs, have suspended; and as 1t has good reasons to believe, will never resume again. It advises bill holders to get what they can for them and adds:
 From b to 20 ce, ts on the dollar is the most offered for the money. And why? Because the assignment of real estate for the benefit of the bank prcters certain creditors, and when these are secured, it Is manifest that little or nothing will be left for distribution among the note hold CTS. The bank is broke, and the failure is no inconsderable one'
The true Democrat., 1857-02-17

V A gentleman bragging of having killed young panther whose tail was three feet long. D Brown observed that the animal died season. ably, as the tail was. long enough not ito be continued" Brown Is sly joker.
The true Democrat., 1857-02-17

0F W. E. Smith, of Washington county, is no agent for the True Democrat, and subscr- berS are notified not to pay him.
The true Democrat., 1857-02-17

E3- The annual election for Directors of the Memphis and Little Rock Railroad, was to be held in Hopefield, on yesterday.
The true Democrat., 1857-02-17
North Western Banks.

There is much excitement at Cincinnati in relation to the alleged unsafe condition of many of the free banks of Indiana, Illinois and Wis consin. Several of the leading merchants have notified their customers that they will no longer receive the notes of any stock bank in those States, as they look upon them as an intolera- ble nuisance, which should he driven out of circulation-N 0. Delta, Fe5 ,.
The true Democrat., 1857-02-17

GT The river, though falling rapidly, is still in excellent boating order.
The true Democrat., 1857-02-17

UF MT. Speaker Banks, in arecent lse, predicted that the valley of the MississipEPa De the seat of the greatest city in the wo''
The true Democrat., 1857-02-17
Wild Cat Banking.

A system of a0iM catting banks are springing up all over the land! A general blow up must and will come. Suppose cotton was to decline, where are our weak banks with nothing to fall back upon? The Union Bank here has capital, and she will not risk it in the reckless opera tions made with the boatcd credit concerns here, ard those from abroad; sent here because of the credulity and gullability of our people.
 The sooner we come down to a cash basis and make individuals, merchants and banks do d business upon their actual bona .f,le cash means, the better for each and all of them?
 We are standing upon volcano-an eruption must and will come from the pent up process within! It must be so: because under similar circumstances such results have always follow ed similar causes! For one we are ready to come down to what we have; when our own securities fail to command cash, cease to ope- rate! Let others prepare to do likewise. We are tired of "Me fiction" of our present mode and system of financeringi gi-!SoutA Finaacial Express, Memphis, Jun. 24.
The true Democrat., 1857-02-17
From the Weser Zeitung, of Bremen The Steamship Lyonnaise

ACCOUNT OF THE DISASTER BY MIR. c. sCHE DELL, ONE OF THE PAssENGERs-ADvEN TUREs IN THE BOAT COMMANDED BY THI THIRD OFFICER.
 ON BOARD THE BREMEN SHIP ELIzE.
 AT SEA ErI1nu Nn, oath 1Ose {
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14

FEMALE DELIoAcY.-Above all other features which
adorn the female character deieacy stands foremost
within the province OF good taste-not that decacy
which is perpetually in quest of something to be
ashamed Of. which makes merit of a blush, and sim
pers at the false construction its own ingenuity has
put upon an innocent remark this spurious kind of
high-mnded delecacy which maintains its pure and
undertaking walk alike among women and in the So
cety of men, which shrinks from no necessary duty,
and can'speak when required, with seriousness and
kindness of things at which it would be ashamed to
smile or blush; that delicacy which knows how to
confer benefit without woundng the feelings of
another, which can give aims without assumption,
and which pains not the most susceptible being in
tinn
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14

"CRUEL PA-RIENTs. A correspondent of the
Charleston Courier furnishes a romantic story of
young lady of Elizabethtown N. j., being confined
by her parents in lunatc asylum in Hartford, CT,
to prevent her from running away with her true
lovyer." The writer concludes:
Some of the relatives and intimate friends Of the
young lady, hearing what disposition had been made
of her, at asserted that the examination of the
physicians and the confinement in the asylum were
all cheat and sham and were only preteXts to
conquer another malady. 1t has been said that
town meeting was held, and the place made so hot
that the family who took part in making a lunatic
out Of lovesick girl found it pleasanter to leave
than to remain. The last report heard was that
lawyers had been engaged to look into the matter to
establish the fact that the young lady never was in
sane, and to deveope the true motives which melted
so strange proceeding. 1t is pretty certain that
there will be law suit, and probably several libel
suits. The of this affair is laid in Elizabeth
town. as it is now called the City Of Elizabeth"
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14

How TO MAKE COOP CHEEsE-Old Squire j,
of Addison county, Vt, was famous for bringing to
market better article of cheese than any of his
agricultural neghbors which occasioned a merchant
to inquire how It happened % think can tell you
the secret of it, said the Squire. You may have
noticed that when the milk stands awhile in the pans,
there is kind of yellow scum that arises on the top
of it. Now some women are so dreadful neat that
they skim this all off, but my wife amt 80 pertckler
but stirs it all in together-and ra-aly think the
cheese is all the better for it,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14
Selected Certificates.

Certificate Of the .Ner Orleans Jnderu,tters.
The undersigned Underwriters, having confidence in thu
BRLDGEW ATER FAINT for the covering Of single roof
AMI frame buildings WILL all times, give those fire risks
preference where he BridgewAter Paint is used.
l.. MATHEWS, Agent Sun Mutual Insurance COMPANY
T. \. ADAMS, Pres't Crescent =. :.
A. BROTHER, Pres't Home =. :.
j. PEMBERTON Pres't n. o. E. .
EDWARD OGDEN, Agent General Mutual :.
CilAS BRIGGS Agent Liverpool ana London =.
SAML. T. ASHTON, Agen. Delaware Mutual
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14
"reminiscences of Naval Officers.
LAVE COMMODORE B. COOPER.


In 1914 the U. S. Corvette John Adams was sent
to Europe to convey Messrs. Clay Adams and Bayard
Commissioners on the part of the United States, to
arrange the treaty of peace with those of Great
Britain, at Client. After the Commissioners were
landed at GOtenburg, the Adams proceeded to Am
sterdam. While lying in that port, several of her
officers, among whom were Commodore Chen Lieu
tenant) Cooper, Midshipman Howell and Grain, Wis
tied the English theater. \ number of British army
officers were in attendance. Among their number
Maj. Gray, of the 46th regiment. During the per.
Torrance the orchestra played God Save the King, "
when all the Englishmen in the house and took
off their hats. The American officers, so recently
from the scenes of conflict and victory, did not feel
the inspiration of the national air of Great Britain
and neglected to uncover. Ma Or Gray, observing
this, called out, in commanding tone, " take OF
your hats you Yankees 7 Lieut. Cooper imne.
diately dispatched Midshipman Howell with his card
to the box occupied by the British officers, and de-
manded the card of the noisy Major which was given.
The next morning Lieut.. Cooper sent Mr.. Howell
with challenge, stating that he must either fight
apologize. The Major assured the Mdshpman that
he had no recollection of having nsuted the Ameri-
can officers that if he had done he very sorry
for it; that he had been dining out that day, and
must have been under the influence of wine.
Mr.. Howell demanded that the apology be made in
writing which the Major refused The midshipman
reported the result of the interview and Lieut. Cooper
Immediately sent him back to the Major with de-
mand for written apology or an agreement to meet
he had placed himself in an awkward predicament.
called council of war" of his brother officers who
thinking discretion the better part of vaor advised
him to write the required apology. He drew up one
winch Mdshpman Howell would not accept, and he
finally agreed to sign such one as the young Ameri.
can officer would write. Howell framed one to suit
himself and the gallant Major signed it +; and the
insult had been given in public place, Lieut. Cooper
made the apology equally so, by causing it to be pub
lished at the Royal Exchange. During the stay of
the Adams at Amsterdam the American officers were
treated with every demonstration OF respect and there
were no more insults offered to the - Yankees.
Lieut. Cooper had been midshipman with Decatur
and the brave Lawrence in the capture of the Pea
cock, he had seen the enemys disabled and aban-
doned vessel sinking with her colors still up, and at
the imminent peril of his life sprang on to the bloody
deck and with his hand struck the coors of the
foe rather than them sink beneath the waves at
the mast head. These scenes too fresh in the
young officers memory to allow him to show any par
tcuar mark of respect for % God Save the King, or
to brook an insult from kings subject.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14

Don't DO IT AGAIN There is an original sort of
genius up town. who is continually getting other folks
into trouble, merely for the sake we suppose, of
making himself generally unpopular. The aforesaid
gcnius went to party-a little reunion, as his wife
termed it-one evening last week. Among the great
invited was n solemn sober-taced youth, whose
''bringing up had heen of the most orthodox char
acter. Therefore, his facial attributes were of the
very mildest kind, and unused to the contorons OF
laughter any expression other than usually attrb-
ted to the CountenanCe of chief mourner at funeral
Genius Dobbn fixed his malevolent eye upon the youth
and determined to "Serve him up in double quick
time An opportunity soon came struggling along US
opportunities to do mischief always will.
Dobbin seated himself upon the sofa where was Ell
scUnsed, bolt upright, stiff and angular, the UNI
conscious victim. Dobbin, after portentous silence
Of two three minutes duration-the whole Of which
period he had been looking steadily into the youth
ace-suddenly started, turned half around and, in
tone loud enough for the whole company to hear, eN
claimed, young man, don't do that again.
The youth blushed from his chin to his ears, and
glanced timidy towards his ma
Directly DObbn in a louder tone, and rather more
ercey, said, young man, you are stranger to me,
but tell you plainly if you do that again, III take
you by the arm and lead you out of the roomm
The guests now became agitated and crowded
around the sofa. The youths " MAJ came up and
asked " Uriah what he'd been doing but, being eX.
cessvey frightened Urahs tongue could Mt artculae
a syllable and he looked as though streak of moon
light would have knocked him over. Dobbn made
no sign other than that of slight anger. Ten minutes
more elapsed, and the excitement passed away. Di
recty Dobbin, calmly arising, and grnsping the
shocked victim by the arm, said " Now young
man. this is the thid time you've done it. Iou are
not fit to be in civilized society! Come out!, and tt
the utter establishment of the assemblage he led the
dumb founded youth out into the hall.
"There, now, cool yourself off,
"What has my son done? 2" exclaimed the % ma
Ozone, madam! done! Ask him! replied the
imperturabe. The stricken youth finally broke int
piteous wall and gasped:
II haven't done anything. It-it-was him done
it, and-and-now he's a tryin' to lay it to me-
Young man. interrupted Dobbin, .imprlessively
:" don't add lying to your ignorance! You done i
! three times! And ! don't allow any man to VIM
three times at my sister without taking him out ant
asking him to drink y [Philu Sunday Dispatch.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14

DRESSES AND DINNERs.-Why, it was demanded
by vulgar person, do the ar-tabe crinones cause
ball TO resemble dinner party? This extraordinary
question meeting with reply, the coarse individual
said, . Because where the crinolnes are inflated,
there must be regular blowout "
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14

New Orleans March 1, 1856
We have used the Bridgewaer Mineral Paint C.
neTt Go. agents. for the
Louisiana Dry Dock have lad opportunity
ut5ii- nj IL merits durable and protective pai;t.
III opinion is superior any have when
applied fresh work aud i in respect equal what
represented 10 be. II short perfect slate
ami possesses body and elasticity. For decks
sells railroad bridges deo and eyer7 description Of
painting tAn is exposed to the weather. the Brilgewaer Paint
consider Invaluable.
Signed HUGHES, VALETTE Il CO,
AGENTS 0 he Il.in I)tY nnp
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14

A tradition from Adam to Abraham only passed
through two mediate hands-Methusaleh and Shem--
and yet at the period of the world in which Abra-
ham lived, there was almost total lapse from the
worship OF God to polytheism and dolatry.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14

celebrated lady once said of a censorious neigh
Dor, " His mouth expenses him nothing for he always
opens it at the cost of others. wish that some day
he would bite his tongue for then he would poison
himselfn
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14

Science in the hands of infdelity, becomes mere
materiasrn poety, in the power of nfideity, degen
crates into sensalism and nations without chris.
tani.y become poor and miserable, and blind and
wretcheG indeed ICumming.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14

G. e. Bagert-Dear sir have used your BRIDGEW ATER
PAINT the decks Of my steamships having fully
its value cheerfuy recommend its the best and most
economical paint have used. also find unegualed
painting decks covered with being durable rpervios
- water, and protection ganst fire.
W C. TEMPT ,FTON
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14

Better that should err in action than wholly re.
fuse perform, The storm is much better than the
calm, it declares the presence of living principle.
lrlption also, '. ""f,0
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14

"You have only yourself to please said 4 mar
ried friend to an old bachelor.
Very true he replied. i" but you can't think
what difficult task that is
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14

A chicken tancier is trying to get up new of
puuets by crossing weather-eochs with Shanghae
hens We shall watch his success with much inter
ess. This is progressive age. Ropewalks will yet
be made to trot.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14

fine chance now offers for the exercise of the be-
nevolence of the sewing societies of Cincinnati, Ohio,
of the journals Of that city says, There are
great many idle shittlesS women here at present
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14

New IBERIA AttaSapas March %, 1856.
The opinion entertained ty Of the BRIDGEWATER
PAINT expressed the above certificate 1852
than confirmed since consider the most vanable
paint hu1F| and combines all the virtues chained by the
Agents. (signefJ JOHN f. MILLER.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14

Two men at Brownsville, Mimi, killed sixty deer
in month this winter Several have been killed
in that neghborhood by travellers on the road side
wifi riubs
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14

Steamboats,, Ships, Railroad Cars,
DEPOTS, AND All OUTDOOR WORK
Also, for all kinds Of
IRON WORK ABOVE AND UNDER WATER
G. c. BOGERT & CO., Agents,
No. n Camp street, N. O.
The superior qualities Of the BRIDG EwATET PAINT are
extensively known and It's reputation avoraby etab
hed that the Agents do not deem to enter into
any heightened description of its merits and will therefore
only point out few Of prominent properties and refer direct
selected testimonials from parties, for the most part well
known in this vicinity.
For covering Roofs either Tin from Zinc Paper Canvas
Wool will be onnd Invaluable the bending shrinking
wapng Of the material upon which ~ used does not affect
the Paint In twenty four hours IT dries and in four weeks it
becomes perfect Slate. As a FIRE and WATERPROOF
Paint will he found superior any other and perfect pro-
lection to buildings against sparks, cinders, etc.
It possesses great BODY, ELASTICITY FLEXIBILITY
and ADHESIVE properties superior to mineral substance
For DECKS of STEAMERS either Wood Canvas, It has
rival, only dries readily, hit becomes hard
comparatively short ting fgvmnga coating perfectly
SPARK and CINDER PROOF The great body of the Paint,
which has asonshed all painters who have used it. makes
the best and cheapest covering for WOOD TIN CANVAS
MUSLIN ROOFS.
For every description of SHIP PAINTING either Wood
Iron under the it will be found unsurpassed,
especially recommended for decks Of The
tiicates annexed on this point most convincing.
For RAILROAD CARS, rEPOTS, BRIDGES AND ALL
and of incalcuiabe service in durability, well
in the protection affords against leaks and injury
from the Of falling sparks and cnoers.
For the purposes whic! the Paint recommended
UNEQUALE and its value for PLANTATION use, for
STEAMBOATS,, ETC.. is INCALCULABIE, besides being
CHEAPER than ANY other PAINT in the COUNTRY Its
peculiar qualities It's general the South; and
EVERY PLANTER, BUILDER and STEAMBOAT OWNER
will by single trial Of the superior advantages
0: the 8RIEG F,WATEE PAINT the economy
rItitv all other mineral sub
| s!aaCes.
d r f c 7 o n
Tie quantity required reduce it proper
ency depends upon the absorbing character of the
face which it applied Great should be observed to
sweep clean the surface before painting In applying
sizing prevents the
ing OF the CLOTH and makes smooth hard body fire and
proof. hundred pounds surface Of thousand
square feet with coats.
In mixing with nseed OIL pound Of Lharee should
be five gallons Of OIL With the boiled oil
necessary
The BRIDGEWATER MINER AL can also be used for
Fences. Barns, by substituting lime for OIL Thus One
twentieth lime Stacked then mix with the Mineral and
reduce to consistency for by adding Apply with
| an ordinary whtewash brush.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14

The homeliest female in the world may render her
self attractive by the exhibition of delicaey aud
refinement, than the prettiest vulgarian that ever
smiled.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14

The man who d" held an Office" got tired, and let
go for the purpose OF resting himself short time
when the Office got away and has not been heard from
since.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14

There is nearly as much ability requisite to know
how to make use of good advice, as To know how to
act for ones self
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14

Unwonted care is the creature of useless indul-
gence or wanton eXravagance the really needful in
life can be obtained without it.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14

lawyer TO another. = That you may do with safety
but it is more than would do with yours" was the
reply.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14

THE THREE ruling Powers OF THE DAY.-At
late public meeting, the following dry " toast was
given. The author will get . buttered . when he
reaches home:
The Press, the Pulpit, and Petticoats-the three
ruling powers of the day The first spreads knowl-
edge, the second morals, and the last spreads consid
erlbly.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14

Lieut., Maury, who has been prying into the mystic
ries of the seasons, gives TO expect some thirty
forty morewinters as cold as the present and the last.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14

The tears we shed for those love are the streams
which water the garden of the heart and without
them it would be dry and barren. and the gentle
flowers Of affection would perish,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-03-14

Why is the tolling of a bell like the prayer of
hyppcrte? Behase it is solemn sound by thought
less