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Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15
Banks.

Almost all of our exchanges are filled with accounts of bank failures. In addition to the list which we publish this morning, reports are current here that nearly all of the banks of Georgia have either suspended or failed.
 We have ever been opposed to the banking system both national and state. The deleteri- ous effects of both have been seriously felt by our citizens upon several occasions within the last three-quarters of century.
 Through the instrumentality of the demo- cratic party the results of the mad spirit of na- tonal banking was exposed-the national bank killed, and the people saved from ruin.
 From 1924 until 1886, banking, throughout the country, run high--paper currency increased its circulation from 60 to 15O per cent--and, as a necessary consequence that followed, specu- lation ran wild, and in 1887 the doors of the banks were closed, and the people, who held their paper, were, in many instances, hopelessly ruined. From that panic the country recovered, and, under a constitutional currency, and a more mild system of banking, it has prospered But within the last few years that same spirit of bank expansion has been developing tself which has flooded the country with redund- ancy of bank paper; and now, in 1857, the bub- ble is about to burst again--carrying ruin and want to hundreds of happy families.
 And these are the legitimate results of system of banks of loans and discount, and so long as it is continued, just so long may we ex- pect to witness fluctuations in the prices of everything, and bank contractions whenever they have flooded the country with their worth less rags in the shape of promises to pay
 Although the citizens of our State have annually foisted upon them millions of this worthless rag currency from Tennessee, the Ca- rolinas, Georgia and Kentucky, and may there- by be sufferers by the recent bank failures, yet, we ought to rejoice that, as State we are pro- tected by constitutional law against the estab- lishment of any of these soulless banking in- Stitutions in our State.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

OFThe Napoleon Planter includes the True Democrat with the Gazette, and other papers, which it sets down as opposed to Col. N B. Burrow. This is done by the Planter without any provocation, authority or justification what ever. When or where did the True Democrat ever manifest any hostility towards Col Bur- row? It has not been in any manner arrayed against him, or any other democratic aspirant for U. $. Senator and the Planter, in this, does us gross injustice. This paper aspires to be the exponent of democratic principles and mea- sures, and not the special advocate of any member of the democratic party, until that party has made him its nominee for office then the True Democrat is for him with all it's might.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

0LF Under the head of French Leave," the San Francisco papers state that |" Parker II. French, of whose cratic movements it is impossible to keep the run, left very suddenly, and to his anxious creditors very unexpectedly, on the steamer Sonora Within the period of eight years he has been stock dealer on the plains, editor of a Know Nothing organ, flli- buster in Sonora, diplomatist in Nicaragua, ap- plicant at the national capital for the plenipo- tlentiaryship, real estate operatori in Minnesota, and editor of an ephemeral republican sheet in this city. Who dare say he will not next turn up as coral hunter on the reefs of Mad agaScar."
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

veht rather than aid the elevation of such men to office it plainly follows that the rotation rule IS bad one, and should not be adopted by the democratic party.
 It may be thought that injustice is done those who favor rotation, when it is stated that they seek to narrow the primary inquiry into the claims of an aspirant for office, to the point as to whether he is the incumbent of, and has held such office for the length of time allowed by the rotationists, without regard to his merit or qualification. But it seems clear, to me-, that they mean this or they mean nothing; for II that fact is to be gone beyond, and other circumstances -such, for instance, as the apti- tude, integrity, and ability of the aspirant- are to be taken into consideration, and these other circumstances are to be allowed their le. gtimate influence in controlling his election or rejection, it can in no sense be said that such election or rejection is to depend on the rota- ton rule-for then the aspirart will stand or fall according to his merits.
 Those who oppose rotation in office do not take the ground, that an individual is entitled to reelection to an office merely because he holds the same--they are not opposed to a change in of6ce-holders, whenever those who have the electing power see fit to make such change or whenever the interest of the con- muuity demands it. But what they do oppose is, that, the mere fact of their being in, and having held office for a certain length of time, shall of tself be held to constitute sufficient ground for either electng or rejecting an aspi- rant. It seems to me that when two or more citizens present themselves as candidates for the same office, the electors should choose, from among them the ablest man, and the one best qualified to discharge the duties of such office, without once enquiring whether he is in or out of office for 1t is better that position of public trust, created for the benefit of the com munity, should be well filed than that any pri- vate or individual interests or wishes should be gratifcd
 If offices were created merely to be filled and to pay salaries to the holders thereof, then the question as to whether an individual had held an office for certain length of time or not might very we'll constitute the point upon which to determine whether he should be con- tnued in such office. But surely that ought not to be the determining point, when we re- collect that offices are created for the protec- ton of the people, and for the preservation of justice and public order; and submit that, un- der this view of the case, officers should be obO f tl e., l ability, rather than, as to whether they are in or out of office.
 Yours respectfully,
 JOHN CRIMES
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15
U. W AOII JAMES MADISON, Junr., Esq.

or An honest bac'Swoodsman, unacquanted with the slang phrases of the day, recently went into store at Columbia, S. c. Stepping up to the keeper of the store, he began with: "Have you got any sugar." We han't got any, thing else," was the reply. We'll, put me up one hundred and fifty pounds, and make out your bill Pll call and settle and get the su gar in an hour or so.'' Ia an hour or two after this the gentleman called, paid his bill and got the sugar. As usual, the shop-keeper said Want anything else?' 1 did want three or four bags of coffee, some rice, spices, oils, etc., but got them at another store. You told me you didn't have anything else."
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

PRoPosITIoN TO ESTABLISH SLAVERY IN It. IINoIs.-The Mattoon Gazette, edited by D. J. Van Deren, Cformerly whg now Irrational democrat,') thus unfurls the banner for the establishment of slavery in Illinois. The capitals are the Gazette's own:
 With the growing tendency to negro equali- ty in our State, it is now a subject of serious consideration to the people of Illinois, whether they will extend to negroes political and social equality, and continue to let them pour into the State, or whether they will at once declare as measure of sef-defense and policy, in favor of the EMBARRASSMENT OF SLAVERY IN THE STATE. It may be to some of you a striking question, but it IS always matter of discretion to determine between two propositions. You have before you negro equality in all its forms and bearings, and the mildest possible form of negro slavery. Which will you take? You have seen how utterly powerless your black laws have proven to be. If we are to have the African race amongst us let us have the slaves well fed and clad but kept in their proper sphere, and allowed all the privileges consistent with their real wants, and the safety and well being of our own race As phllanthlopist and a friend to the whole human family, We greatly prefer the latter"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

AN INDIAN ON HooPs, NOT WHooPs.-En- me ga-bowh, civilized Chippewa Indian, has been communicating the result of his observa- tions to the St. Paul Advertiser; he says, |" I saw curious things in almost every store, they resembled almost like an owls head-with an iron wooden hoop thought. I soon found out that they were under garments of the white mans squaws, are full, and almost cover the entire sidewalk streets, and on walking myself on the streets, and when meeting the ladies, 1 have to give way for the street, for fear l might bend or set out of order the iron or wooden hoops--surely, think I, this is the growing or improving age."
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

GFI It is deemed the highest praise of Wash ington that his patriotism was greater than his ambtion-that when he had every opportuni. ty to have enthroned himself in a regal chair. as he was already enthroned in the hearts of the people, he "put away the crown" and was content to have saved his country, without de- siring 10 rule 1t as monarch for his own glory or emoluments. Every orator and historian talks of this beautiful and heroic self.negatiou as the noblest feature in the greatness of the Pater patrre, but Vlliers, Duke of Buckingham. in poem on Lord Fairfax, has expressed the thought of the world much better than the essayists, in single stanza What was fam ciful panegyric on Fairfax is simple aud sub- lime truth, when applied to Washington
 '' He might have been a king,
 But that he understood
 How much 1t was a meaner thing
 sT0 ha uriu tlv han hon hlvO
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

0EF Gerritt Smith in recently published letter, says that his expectations in regard to his gifts of land have not been realized. He says:
 "Ofthe three thousand colored men to whom gave land, probably less than fifty have taken and continue to hold possession of their grants. What is worse, half the three thousands, as I judge, have either sold their land, or been so careless as to allow it to be sold for taxes"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15
LLAMAs FOR THE UNITED STATES. T

LLAMAs FOR THE UNITED STATES. The Panama Star, of the 18th ult, says:
 M Eugene Roheu, the French naturalist, who lately procured number of llamas in Peru and Ecuador for the Spanish government, will, we understand, arrive here from Guaya- qui by the next steamer, with large number of these animals, which it is intended to intro duce into the United States.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

/ 01- On the last trip of the steamer E. H. Fairchild, man named N. w. Brown, who had three negroes with him, who had taken passage at New Orlerns, was given in charge of the jalor at Lake Providence. It appeared on enquiry that he was running off the negroes, either with the intention of selling them, or conveying them to free State. The negroes confessed to the fact. Brown will be apt to be "done up" perfectly by the Lake Providence authorities.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

Or G. W. Shaw of Connelsville, Pa., was bitten in the hand by a large rattlesnake, where upon he immediately put his hand to his mouth and succeeded, by sucking, in extracting the greater portion of the poison from the wound. His arm was swollen considerably, but he is now out of danger.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

CENF The we'll known and reliable firm of Campbell & Strong of New Orleans, have re- moved to No. 20, St. Charles street. Atten- ton is invited to their card, under the head of new advertisements.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

LUCKY EDIToRs.-ln the recent election our confreres have been very fortunate Scar.
 borough, of the Flag, has been returned to the Senate by handsome majority. John Henry Brown, of the Civilian, and Somers Kinney, of the Valley, are both elected repre- sentatlves. We congratulate you gentlemen upon your success, and hope that still greater honors await you.-Iadianola (1er.) Bulletin.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

GST Gov. CONWAY reached home on vester- day by the Aberdeen stage. We are gratifed to state that his health has been greatly iln- proved by his trip
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

GEN. WALKER INVITED TO RETURN.-Many dignitares of the church, and several ot the highest officers ill the army of Nicaragua, have invited General WALKER to come back and place himself at the head of affairs.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

DISTINGUISHED VIsIToRs.-Col. Robertson Topp of Memphis, Ex-Gov. John S. Roane and Hon. Thos. s. James of Pine Bluff have been sojourning in this city for several days.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

MAsoNIC-At regular meeting of Western Star Lodge No. ?, of Free and Accepted Ma sons, at their hall in this city, September 7th, 1857, the following resolution was unani mousy adopted and ordered to be published: :
 "Resotred, That the secretary send up with the dues to the Grand Lodge, one dollar for each member, as contribution to St. Johns College: and that he collect the same of each member willing to contribute that amount. and report to the Lodge the names of the members who shall give the sum thus ad vanced by the Lodge. JOHN H. NEWBERN. Sec'u.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

WANTED.-At this office negro boy from F to l6 years old. A liberal price will be paid.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

0r~F Contrary to the most sanguine cacula- tions of the Missouri democracy, Stewart, dem., is elected Governor by upwards of 400 ma jorty.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

0~~F A weekly line of screw propellers is shortly to commence running between Charles ton and New York The vessels are the At lanta and the Memphis.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

0T The Synod of Arkansas stands adjourn- ed to meet in Tulip, Dallas county, Arkansas on the Thursday before the fourth Sabbath of September, at o'clock, F. M
 rHOS. R. WEIGH. s. C2erk.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15
Watson's majority.

There were no polls opened in Terrenor, and Greenville townships; Antoine, South Fork, Missouri and Anderson, remain to be heard from.
 We learn that Watsons majority at Wash ington, Hampstead county, was 6O.-Arhansay IraUeIa, Sept 10.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

SPECIAL ELECTIoN.-The election for circuit court judge, came of in this district on Monday last. We have no doubt of the election of the Hon. $. Watson.
 The returns from Caddo, Point Cedar, Cold bath, Alpine, and Elkins townships, shows a vote for Watson of l58
 BeaFden, 64
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

COTTON WANTED.-By reference to the ad- vertiSement of D. R. Hawkins &y Co.,, it will be seen that they desire to purchase large quan- tity of cotton; and offer good prices
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

0F A St. Helena letter in the Jounal of Commerce says:
 The Island has been sorcly pestered these few years past by species of small white ant that was brought here in the wood of a vessel from the coast of Africa, and now swarms by millions in all our houses, stores trees, etc. It frst has wings, which very soon drop off, and then this mite eats into wood cloth, pro- visions, trees, vegetables and every thing that can be destroyed, and the first we know of its destructive power, is our house tumbng about our ears They eat into the woodwork, and then eat up all inside, leaving but shell, which with your finger you can penetrate. And only In darkness do they work, for their deeds are evil. Houses thoroughly repaired are in less than two years crumbing to ruin. It is most unfortunate evil to the island, and causes a yearly loss of thousands of pounds. We shall soon be compelled to live in iron houses It Is one of the plaques of Pharaoh"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

The other counties of the circuit have up- doubtedly given Watson majorities, and his election may be regarded as certainty.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

JUDICIAL ELECTION IN THE 9TH CIRCUIT Official returns from the election on the 7th inst, for judge of the 9th judicial circuit, have
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

Mrs. Cunningham admitted to Bail.
 Ne,o Fork, Sept. 8.-Judse Peabody on a writ of habeas corpus, has admitted Mrs. Cum ningham to bail in the sum of five thousand dollars
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-11-14
Normal Music Class.

MIR. G. H. CLARKE takes this opportu.
4Vl- tunity to inform his friends and the public
that he has resigned his place as professor of mu
sic in Boston. and made arrangements to teach
music in all its branches at st. Johnsbury. Fo,
the benefit of Teachers. and such as desire tc
qualify themselves for the business of Teaching
he will form Normal Munic Class. to whom
he will give course of lessons of the most thor.
| Ough character Ladies or Gentlemen wishing to
study Music as profession will find the present
highly favorable opportunity. The exercises of
the Class will commence on Monday, Nov. Is,
1887, and continue II weeks.
TUITION. Payable in advance.)
Piano-Forte. Organ, or any other instrument that
may be preferred, $1,000
Cultivation of the voice and singing, 1000
ThorOugh-bass and composition, 1000
Each department may be studied separately at
the price annexed. or full course of musical in
strnction will be given. including all, for $1,000.
Having enjoyed the benefit of over twelve wears
experience in his profession, Mr.. Clarke pledges
entire satisfaction to every patron.
Refcrcncex.
CH1CKERING & SoSs,
GEO. J. WEBB,
GEO. f. R0oT, ,o.,o>-
OLIVER DITSnN. (D"'iO->'
WOODWARD K BRowN,
RUSSELL K RICHARDSON
II nLI r n n""w"nr"' (NEw YORK.
y. B.-Ihc plan of instruction which has prov
cd so highly successful i'll Boston will be faithful
ly carried out i'll st. John>burv.
4. il. CLARKE.
Nov. 1. 1857. jSif
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-11-14
BURNETT'S COCAINE,

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TIL COcnaine hobs. 4 liquid frm large pr",o rfon
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this PURPOSE
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the rrifafef scalp skin affords the richest u.fre Il
remains longest In effect the .t and cheapest Hair
Dressing in tn. World
Aarsdcn speaking of the people Sun,afra .ars-rheir
hair IL Srong and Of shnn. black the improvement NJ
both which qualities il probably In great measure
to the CONSTANT Use "f Cocoa Nut -,Nar.den r. o.
IEsTIxoNIAL.
Bosr"N. July 18TH 1877
MraSrs j. EurnCtt Col cannot refuse 10 state The
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lent Hair On-d.co.ine)
For nai,, months my hair had been falling oil un was
fearful Of losing entirely Tie skin us INV head ,-
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not touch ii without pam. This ri;ated e.ndt.n at
"iouted IL the use 81 various washes ch
have since been told contained camIhrne s,,iit
by The advice 81 my T: sican WHOM y,,i had shove
Your Process Of purifying tho Nit OIL CONNIE need
IT'S Use tho last srs III June The application sAyeS
the Itching and !rratinn in three or four sv. the red.
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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-11-14
Will You be Made Whole 1?

Old DR. James Medicine Extract If Cauua, InJ,c,
with his Regulating: Pills and Ontmv.,t are tn. ,.nl,
preparations that perform the which thc inventor
promises IN cases .; Consumption Bronchitis Asthma
Liver complaint Neuralgia Coughs. Colds. Sore Th.oat
HcrI"ls EAclteIei and GENERAL Debility. Since he
tanshcd I'll" agency AT 3i5 a>,n:t" 81 Boston there
- not person who has taken the hui who has
been relieved whi hundreds who have been given NJ, hv
sia'is As past recovery H. ave been health,
We Tan >ho" certificates >ustantiatng the aoyr We
have one from Rev Norris DAY If are also p~r
mlftcd TO refer I" Mr. Silas Alien fremont Street
would also request All attentive persa follow i,r tes
tim"ny If Mr. ailr formerly the firm OF Halle, IadI
pianO-forte makers. Boston.
>, laRs"l tn Pogr. Oct. H. lcs,
DIR H. JaHEs-Dcar Sir Belle, ing that my .Apercncr
and know ledge OF the beneficial effect OF ,,r hid
lndca NAV he the means ri INDUCING others IT, III
Iaic Inc follow nS facts In regard I" Wifi She was sf
lacked with bronchitis. with aryr,, ss,,
symptoms "f Consumption raising blood night
sweatS and lsS "i Voice Her ply sican hope as
We" as herself Without (as she states in the
medicine She was induced 10y gentleman %, Worcester f.
trs H. In less than two weeks she grca r. benefited
and Is now after takga few bottles cniir.l, rco:rrr
would also state that. wing her almost miraculous
cure ah' twenty have used il and been n greatly
benefited. Yours truly r. UAIP rT In
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-11-14
DR.. Weeks's Magic Compound
MO. L.

The Medicine that sells at homc-!hc best rec.
ommentlation IL ran hare.
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"A colds. asthma. whooping cough. Group sore
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1t only remains for YOU to use the compound to
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MoTHER
If You wish to save your children from the dis
trcssing symptoms of Group which occur 80 sud-
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almost instantly.
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l tell YOU the truth-wll YOU try it:
For further information and testimonials, please
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This Compound is purely vegetable, composed
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ingredient more poisonous than the fig. which is
a delicious fruit. use no opium in this medi
cine in any form whatever. thus avoid its MALTA
tive influence that is certain to follow its use.
Prepared by DIR. S. G. WEEKS,
st. Johnsburv. Vt.
Weeks Magic Compound No. is sold whole
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Peck & Higgins, Passumps;c. L. Parks rassu.ap
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