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Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30
Look on That Picture and then on This

"The Union can only be preserved by a faithful and sacred maintainance of the con- stitution upon which 1t stands. Loud cheers. Not by an unwilling, haltng support, but a cheerful, ready support-not to one, but to all its provisions" Loud cheers.
 Thus instructively spoke Mir. Franklin Pierce late President of the United States, at the Ancient and Honorable Artillery dinner the other day. When he rose to speak he was (according to the reportsl received with cheer upon cheer and one more, and vociferous ju- bilaton greeted his periods.
 One year ago we sat at the same table, with the same gallant and renowned company. The key-n of the sentiments were very differ ent. Then the burthen of the speeches at the table was the enormous outrages upon the constitution, in its spirit and ill its letter, which had just been perpetrated in fair ter ntory of the Union under the command or tolerance of this gentleman Mir. Pierce, who was then our Presideut-B0Ston Post
 Such (says the Journal of Commerce) is the change which, according to a leading republ- can print, has taken place within one year. A great change it is and a glorious one.-- What has caused it? Only this: That the people have discovered they were humbugged; that they were following false lights; and so they are fast returning to reason, patriotism and duty. That is all.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30
THE DEMOCRATIC VICTORY IN M1SNEsorA

THE DEMOCRATIC VICTORY IN MINNEsoTA.- The Albany Atlas and Argus says:
 Last week the black republicans shouted over their pretended victory in Minnesota!
 We called on them to stop--to remember Iowa; and to give chance for the democratic counties to be heard from!
 The appeal to truth and reason was in vain. They shouted and hurrahed, with lungs as un- wearied as their credulity.
 They cried "all hail!" to Minnesota; and they thanked the Germans" for helping them to carry the victory; much as Bombastes would have done.
 Thanks, brave army! Now begone to bed
 To-day we begin to hear the truth. Out of forty-six delegates, the democrats carry thirty hve; the black republicans eleven!
 The Tribune attempts to cover the defeat by saying the republicans carry ''the rural dis. trlcts, y and the democrats ''the large towns. |" ''Rural districts'' and "large towns' in the territory of Minnesota! What an abuse of words and of facts!
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30
Report of the Grand Jury of
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The following report was handed in too late to admit Of comment and we have only time to remark that t speaks well for the morals and prosperity of this county: STATE OF ARKANSAS.
 COUNTY OF PULASKI. In the Pulaski Circuit Court June term, A. D. 1851
 On the 26th June, lS57
 On this day the Grand Jurors for the county of Pulaski, return into court here their report, which is now filed and ordered to be published, in words and figures following to wit:
 z6 Me H,,e. .L4ta /. Clendenia,
 6Me Pu2aski Circuit Curt:
 The Grand Jury would report, that they have examined the Jail and inI that some of the repairs recommended by the last Grand Jury have been at tended the inmates of the same as well and com fortably provided far, persons ill their situation could expect Some other repairs are yet needed. though, having been recommended by the last Grand Jury deem it best again refer to that and for mer reports, and hereby cali the attention of the proper officers to the same.
 The Grand Jury, at the close of their labors hope they may be pardoned if in this instance they refer matters not strictly within the prescribed sphere of their duties.
 It is doubtless, as much matter of congratulation with the court with ourselves, that but few crimes or misdemeanors have been brought to the kno,vedga or cognizance of this Grand Jury-and those few in number. and of slight grade When we reflect. that but few years have elapsed since ouf county was deeply in debt; and the criminal docket was its trin cipa cause, it is gratifying to know that coty is of f debt officers perform their duties our taxes not ncTcasedi in rato and that general pros perity prevails, and that law and order are the char aeteristics of our citizens.
 In conclusion will add that the excellent charge delivered to us-by your honor,-as the inquest of the county upon the necessity of the suppression of vice. and the rigid enforcement and maintainance of the law necessary to the prosperity and happiness of every community meets with our hearty approval and shall from citizens have our undivided CO., operation and support.
 All of which is respectfully submitted to your honorable court
 JOHN WASSELL, Foreman
 of Grand Jury, Pulaski county. A true copy from the record.
 Attest: WILLIAM B. PAISLEY, Clerk.
 By BENJAMIN SIlLLwELL, b. c.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30
Attempted Suicide.

MT. Slade, printer, and bis wife, who are stopping at the Tennessee House, attempted to put an end to their lives night before last, by swallowing laudanum. Pecuniary embarrass- ment and a diseased intellect, produced by in- temperance, are supposed to have been the cause of this rash move. Mr. Slade was mar ried some three months since in Missouri, against the wishes and remonstrances of his wifes relatives. When questioned as to wheth- CT she wanted to die, his wife replied that if he died she also wanted to die. Medical aid was procured in time to save their lives, and yesterday evening they were recovering. Mem Phis Appeal, June 19M.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30

0Er The "ARHANsAw TRAVELLER" visits
 our sanctum this week in an enlarged form and entirely new dress" There is one feature about the Travellers new caput which we ad- mire particularly, and in which we think the
 editor displays good taste. Between the words Arkansaw" and !" "Traveler" appears a locomotive under full headway which strikes us as being very symbolical of the improved To- comotion, jn prospeetu, of the original "Arkan- saw Traveller flor, instead of vending his weary way through the wilds of Arkansas, he will ere long fit across her reclaimed and cultivated lands by railroad. Speaking of re- claimed lands we observe that the editor of the Traveller still wages the "war of extermin- ation" against the aohols of the late swamp land law, and says he will never rest nor let it rest until it is repealed or modified" This is an unconditional pledge, and we opine that our
 friend will have restless time in redeeming it.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30
OI.D ScuoOI. GENTI pNAN( /

OLD SCHOOL GENTLEMAN.--Nays down the paper with horror )-" Another railroad acci- dent. Thirty killed and over seventy wound ed. tell you what, John, stage coaches were the right kind of travelling after all-they were sae, John, and didn't kill people off like vol ley of mnsketry from whole battalion of sharp -shooters!"
 John, Somewhat faster than his father)- Traps not, but stages upset sometimes"
 Old School gentleman.-" True, but here is the diference-if you get upset in the stage, why, there you are, butt you rush off the track in the cars, ,g4eYe tn--are you?n
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30
The Recent Appointments.
We cordially endorse the following from the Richmond Examiner

Among the recent appointments officially announced in the Washington papers, we no- tice those of ex-Governor Wright of Indiana. and Col Wm. A. Richardson of Illinois-the former as minister to Russia, the latter as Gov. of Nebraska territory The selection of each of these gentlemen will give great satisfaction to conservative men in all parts of the coun- try. The President has done we'll in confer ring upon them honors to which they are en- titled by their talents, virtues and distinguish ed services in the cause of their country. Jas. A. Wright has done more to put down "high- CT lawism" in Indiana than any man in that State; and next to Douglas, Richadson bears off the palm from all competitors for the same honor in Illinois.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30
A FRIGHTENED POET-N D Willis hoe h o,

A FRIGHTENED PoET-N. P. Willis has had ghost encounter at Idlewild. Waking in the night he saw something moving at the foot to his bed. The figure was in human form, and waved its arms. Ever and anon it would swell into unnatural proportions, and then raise both arms toward the ceiling. Willis confesses that he was frightened. He rose with sweat-drops on his brow, nerved himself to the extreme of daring, approached the figure, and clutched it when To! it was his own silk shirt. It had been hung near the foot of his bed, over fur mace register. The column of warm air occa sonally inflated this shirt and hence the ghost. Let all ghost-seers remember the shirt spectre and the nervous poet.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30

0~ Judge Cross, Ihe able and untiring Pre- sident of the Cairo and Fulton railroad com pany returned last week. He is in fine spirits having met with marked success in the ad- justment of the lands belonging to the company. The prospects of the road were never brighter, as will more fully appear by the porusal of a correspondence and an article upon the subject in to-days paper. Capt. Williams, the chief engineer, will be here in the course of a month to proceed with the permanent location of the road, which will require but a short time We have to forbear further comment for the present
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30

CAPT. w. E. SoANLAN.-Among the passen. gers on the Eclipse, which arrived at this city yesterday, were Capt. w. E. Scanlan and his lady (the late Mrs. Collins, of Arkansas.) The Captain held commission in the British army in the warof the Crimea. He has recently led to the altar matrimonial one of the most beau- tlful and accomplished ladies of our sister State, Arkansas. They were on their way to their residence few miles below this city, Memphis AppeaL.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30

0F We have received a copy of 1.-THE FRONTIER, OR BOOK OF QUESTIONS AND AN swERs ON ENGLISH GRAMMAR" by Prof. Allen N. Scott, principal of the Harper Institute, at Woodville, Louisiana From a careful exami- nation of this work we believe it will be found of much practical utility in schools. It is de- signed to be studied in connection with Bul- lions English Grammar, and will doubtless facf- ltate tue student very much. We (the asso- ciate) know Mir. Scott, both as a successful teacher and an excellent writer; he is thor ough srammarian and has taught the science, at times exclusively, for number of years.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30
Fatal Difficulty.

A difficulty occurred at Hot Springs few days since, between Thos. Lewis and Chas. Wooding, which resulted in the death of the latter by stab received in the breast The killing appears to have been justifable,as Lewis was discharged without bail, upon an investi- gation of the facts.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30

ALE A SrRENGTHENER OF STUpENTs-A student of one of tlre Massachusetts Colleges, (the Boston Transcript relates had barrel of ale deposited in his roum-contrarv. of course, to rule and usage. He received summons to appear before the President, who said
 Slr-l am informed you have barrel of ale in your room."
 "Yes, sr.'
 "Well, what explanation can you make?'
 "Why, the fact is, sir, my physician advise. me to try little each day a. a tonic, and not wishing to stop at the various places where the beverage is retaled, 1 concluded to have a bar- rel taken to my room"
 Indeed. And have you derived any bene- fit from the use of it?"
 "Ah, yes, sir. When the barrel was first taken to my room, two days since, I could scarcely lift it; now l can carry it with the greatest ease.''
 We believe the witty student was discharged without special reprimand; at least he ought to have been.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30


 ~nIch it may be judged whether it will be desu.- application for them.
 Offers must be made for the whole of a class at upon one of the printed schedules, or in strict c herewith, or they will not be considered.
 All articles must be of the very best quality, co to sample, size. etc, to be delivered in good orde suitable vessels and packages, the may expense and risk of the contractor, and in all res Ject to the inspection, measurement, count, weigi The yard where received, and to the entire sati: the commandant thereof.
 Bidders referred to the yards for samples, and lar description of tho articles; and, all other thi equal, preference will be given to articles of Amt nufacture.
 Every offer, as required by the law of 10th Aug must be accompanied by written guarantee, tn which is herewith given.
 Those only whose offers may be accep' ed will b. and the contract will be forwarded as soon hereaf ticabe, which they will be required to execute ' days after it's receipt at the post office or navy agen by them.
 Snretes in the full amount will be required to contract, and their responsibility certified by States district judge, United States district attornt tor, navy agent. As additional security, twent, tum will be withheld from the amount of bills unti tract shall have beeR completed and eighty per c each bill, approved in duplicate by the commands respective yards, will be paid by the navy agent wi G1vE Nfarus
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30

0J The Ttna insurance company of Hart ford, Conn.,, (Chas. Rapley, esq, agent at this place,) is one of the oldest and safest compa- nies in the world. Its liabilities are always promptly met. We would advise those desir- ing to insure to call on Mir. Rapley.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30

GF Among the appointments made by the President, and officially announced, we are much gratitied to find the following. Judge Cullen will make good officer:
 E. W: Cullen, of Arkansas, purser in the United States navy.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30

A SINGULAR OCCURRENcE.-The Richmond Dispatch says that negro, at that place who was in good health at the time, in attempting to blow his nose, forced one of his eye balls from its socket
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30

 the postmaster at Napoleon, it will be seen that two special mail agents are to be appointed on the White river route:
 P. o. DEPARTMENT,
 Appointment OGce, 20t June, leo'.
 DEAR SIR-In answer to your letter Of the 9th inst, enclosing the newspaper article from the "Pine Bluff Enterprise of the 9th inst, the subject of Special Route Agency on the Arkansas and White river mail lnes," l have to inform you that, to improve the service so far as it is possible, the postmaster general has ordered that two of the clerks of the steam boat mail line, on routes Nos. 7682-Napoleon to 4 Aberdeen, and 7634--Aberdeen to Bates vile, be appointed as route agents of the de- partment to distribute and deliver the way mail at the various local offices and landings on the routes at salaries not to exceed two hundred dollars each. By this order there are two agen- cies created and two clerks to be appointed only. You are requested to confer with Mir. Adams the contractor on the said routes, and report the names to the department, of two of the clerks, for appointment as such agents By this arrangement it is believed, the service on said routes will meet all the just expectations of the public.
 In the article referred to, it is complained that Arkansas has no mail agent within her bor- ders" So far from this being the fact, or a just cause of complaint, your State has what very few States, under the present provisions of Congress, can have, Special Mail Agent for her service alone, MT. B. c. Harley, of Princeton, Ark, who prior to the 7th of April last was Agent for the States of Louisiana and Arkansas-was then relieved of one half the territory of this section, and appointed for Ar kansas only.
 Respectfully your ob't serv't,
 HORATIO KING,
 First asst ?. M General JOSEPH LEMIY, ESQ. P. M., Napoleon, De-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30

MAsoNIc.-Western Star Lodge No. 2, will meet on "Wednesday (to-morrow) night tor ecork. All the fraternity in good standing are invited to attend
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30

G5- We invite attention to the advertise ment of Mir. s. F, D., and cheerfully recom- mend him to any community desiring the ser vices of a teacher.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30

or An honest Hibernian, in recommending COW, said she would give milk year after year, without having calves; because, !" said he, "it runs in the brade; for she came of a COW that never had calf"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30

GovERNoRsHIP OF NEBRAsKA-A dispatch from Washington city says that Hon. w. A. Richardson, declines the Governorship of Ne braska territory, and that the present Governor, Mark W. Izarl, resumes his duties.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30

DISMAL GREATNEsS.-" Great men," says Aristotle, are of melancholy nature." If this be true, the tax on greatness is more than some possess, who are styled great
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30

THE FoURTH,-We are requested to say that the ceremonies for the celebration of the fourth, under the auspices of the s. of T. will commence in the Methodist church at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30
Poetic Inspiration.

A magazine poet, this side of the Atlantic, has lately promulgated the following:
 And q flood of sunbeams futtered
 Der the world with golden light;
 All So quietly they hutered." What a strange phenomenon is thus described hy the new "poick "-just think of t-a quietly yfuttering flood ef s1,aBeanas'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30
Bullitt Probably Elected

Louisville, June 2o-Mr. Bullitt, democrat is probably elected, the official returns so far look, Appellate Judge of Kentucky.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30
Other Nominations.

Fcfsbnrg, June 23.--A. B. Dilworth has been nominated by the convention as Secretary of State, and M McAfee, Auditor. 5. L. Hussey has been renominated, by exclamation, as Trea- surer, aud T. J. Warton, Attorney General.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30
Small Plea for Sale.

We have about 800 lbs. Small Plea Type, almost as good as new, which we will sell cheap
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30
Mississippi G:ubernalorLal Nomination..

EcLsJWg June 23-On the second day of the session of the democratic State convention. at Jackson, after the fourteenth ballot for candidate for Governor, all the nominees were withdrawn but two, and on the seventeeth ball. lot Melville had 50 and Cannon had 47 votes. Melville was then nominated by ac- clamation
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30
CONDITION OF THE WOUNDED.

At ten o'clock last night, the condition of Mr. Elliott was more comfortable and easv.- lie was unable to converse, but his physician expressed the opinion that the chances of his recovery were somewhat favorable
 I he slave was at tle residence of Colonel Wlthers, Tn Covington, we'll provided for, but no change had taken place.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30
Suocial Mail Agents.

From the following letter, furnished us by the postmaster at Napoleon, it will be seen that two special mail agents are to be appointed on the White river route:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30

The following report was handed in too late to admit of comment, and we have only time to remark that t speaks well for the morals and prosperity of this county: SIT, A A
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-06-30
What the Virginia Election Proves.

F2rSt dSSt. r W Gener0l JOSEPH LEMLY, ESQ, P. M., Napoleon, De sha county, Arkansas.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-25
336.57I

SUGAR AND MOIASsFS The sales of Sugar embraced
hhds about previous OF Molases $50 bb
sold 5s56c Fernening, and 696l5a = gallon for
Prime. .-..tE
FLOUR. There fair demand, with sales Of 1900 bhs
including 800 Indiana fancy brand So S14 1880 ST. Louis
superue at ST 50, 1000 at the 1000 bb in lots =,
and 400 Extra ST. Louis at 81 374a IL bbl. 81
GRAIN. The stock Of Corn Light and prices bet.
700 sacks White ard 400 in lots 6
Csc d bushel Mixed Prime yellow. Wheat in
request 5000 disposed Of including $500
81 IS for Prime Red 81 90 for White $500 Red at 81 10
and 600 Ordinary ST. - buhe OF Oats 500 sacks Prime
Ohio were sold 5c Monday loss Prime Northern
ele Bran lower and 600 sacks disposed of
at 81 IS n 100 MS.
PROVISIONS. was firm, with sales of $40 hbs ia
mixed o at and 10 Mess So 80 Il bbl retailing The
close al 81 Dbl of Bacon % Old Shoulders
sold al &C. and 40 casks 9c for Shoulders and l0 q h for
Ribbed sdeso Lari loo bbs No sold 1234c 81
Prime at 3htglS& and $50 kegs in LOIS at l4Isc 4 OF
Western Cheese 100 boxes disposed of at lsGlac
COFFEE The demand active with sales of about $3.50
bags Rio, including 100 Toe, iO 1855 at ls and
| 1850 at Ile's Ii. 4.
BAGGING...I50 bales India were sold al lSc q ward
| though holders generally asking higher prices
CANDLES 100 boxes Star mory's} were sold A, ese
! q II in lots.
HIDES. Advanced again. with sales 1000 Mexican Flint
at 25sec and some Attdtapas at IsI5talar a IL.
SPIRITS TuRPENTINE..l 49 b5ls were sold at sc and
| % Al the same.
WHISKY. bbls wltshe's Extra were sold by auction
at 25'49 25tSc p gallon,
FREIGHls. Cotton shipping to Liverpool ia in
American vessels aud fraction British vessel was
| laid ON for Boston al current rates
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-25
INSURANCE.

IFE INSURANCE = sTAHILIITIHry s - sEC "
sqnESAssGGEE ANMHtTTEER aP fRR thHhJ nAf
n Assets, january LIST, 1856, S1,421,012 "a.
tn.g DIRECTORS or THE HONE BOARD
A. w. Thompson, Paul b Goddard, hD,J ohm Ely
VIM NJ Goodwin, James Deverenx, lawrence Sonnsooni
Gee Geo; M W T;nyy.v s. r. Crawford aa''A'u'
0'n'' J" ''s''' STEPHEN R. CRAWFORD, President.
H9-New orleans Branch Office No. 4s Camp street
The undersigned General Agent OF the above well Known
cations FOR insurance on the white and slaves
hs table rates and BY permission pleasure in submitting
to his friends and the public the following
Norm snsdss Co, O. Nssss Coz 4 Az B. Ss%ss
j. BURNSIDE W. tan nun sanires West
John Pemberton President Merchants Mutual ms company
Thomas Soo President Mutual Insurance. Company,
John Calhoun President n. @, jackson and g. n r r. Co..
Henry I. Lonsdale John D. Beln Benlam1n = torrance
! x i9,s. arsc from thIs Branch oe Lesss
~ Pamphlets blank FORMS be obtained at the Office
k asn.s s sE,si N. r Medical Examuss
In attendance DAILY HEAR Bs% Il BONE
ia22ly No IS Camp street.
N1OTICE-THE CITIZENS MUTUAL INSURANCE
~ COMPANY of New Orleans have this day commenced
operations and are prepared take Fire Marine and River
Risks at The usual rates.
Geo W, West, R. P. Hunt,
Jas. A.. White. MI. Mnsson,
Evan J. Mccall, Martin Gordon, Jr,
d. Jamison, Pauiii D. Mattin
Antonio Costa, Cesare Olivier
0Iner Gaillard, John Eaton,
OMER' GAIIIARD, President.
GEO. W WEST, Vice President.
A. SCR ETBER Secretary mn iy