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The true Democrat., 1857-03-17
Transmitting Money by Mail.

number of our exchanges are advocating the adoption of the British postal money orer system in this country. According to the Eng. fish plan, every post office is money order office for the transmission of sums under five pounds (S25) the charge being one half per cent; in other words, the post offices to that ex- tent are authorized to do an exchange business. The system there has worked admirably In this manner, 1t is said, over ten millions of pounds sterling (S5O,OOO,OOO) are annually transmitted through the British post office to all parts of the realm, without the loss of two pounds to the million, by peculation, robbery, fire, or any casualty whatever.
 Experience has shown that under our polti- cal system, at least, 1t is generally unwise to unite, further than is absolutely necessary, two very different functions in the same individual or department A successful merchant might prove but poor lawyer; the attempt to unite the two professions would probably be a worse experiment still, so gool postmaster or post office department might do but an indifferent exchange business Still the money order ser vice is simple, easily and clearly defined in theory and practice, and we are not sure but a iudicious system, resembling so far as applca- ble to this country, that of England, might be practicable. It has certainly worked well there, and in a modified form in Canada also, and why not, under possible notifications if found necessary, ill this Union likewise?
 It is quite evident at least, that something should be done The transmission of money by mail ought to be rendered more safe, or abandoned altogether. We have not now the data at hand fot satisfactory estimate of the annual loss by peculation, robberies miscar- riages, casualties, etc. but it is known to be very great. Scarcely mail comes to hand but brings accounts of some new rascaHty. As for the system of registering money letters now in operation, it seems to have been devised for the very purpose of facilitating pecuatior and robbery, giving notice beforehand of the de. parturc and arrival of money, and pointing out the very place even where 1t may be found.
 Every consideration of public interest public morals. and national credit demand that a leasr that should be abolished. We speak no now for any particular cass-the mercantl' community long since learned the superior safe ty of private expresses-but for the masses o the people, who daily in their ignorance, en trust their hard earned savings to the mail, onl, to find their confidence betray ycd.-N o. Pica ytsne.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17
naarried-At the residence of Niles Me

Married-At the residence of Niles Me Grew, in Hot Spring county, Ark, on the 26th of February, 1857, by John ". Fullerton, esq, JAMES CUMrsroCK to Miss MARY MCGREw. At the residence of J. Henderson, in Hot Spring county, Ark, on the 26th of February, 1857, by Jethro Henderson, esq, BENJAMIN. MOBILES to ELIZABETH SIMMONS.
 At the same time and place, by the same, JOSEPH MCDANIEL to SUSAN SIMMONS.
 On the 10th inst, by the Rev. T. Frazer, MT. JOHN $. QUINDLEY, to Miss LAURA E. l WHITE, of Pulaski county.
 It was our pleasure to join in the delightful participations of this interesting occasion, and unite with the friends of the happy couple in weaving many garland of hope for their fu- turc welfare and happiness. May not single adverse gale disturb their matrimonial barque as down the stream of life it glides, and may they realize, in the sweet language of poet | that
 The heart is but the whispring shell,
 That answers to Atftction's sea:
 Once bound by Loves mysterious spell,
 It echoes love, eternallyl
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17
For the True Democrat. Death of a Veteran Soldier.

Death of a Veteran Soldier.
 MR. DANIEL ZIRsCHKY of lzard county, Arkansas, departed this life in the month of January, A. D. 1857, aged about 75 years.- The deceased was a native of Germany, and at an early age attached himself to the army of Napoleon Bonaparte as private soldier, and was with him in all his earthly glory- He was, as he avered, with that illustrious gen. eral in Egypt--waS one of the number that marched against Rome when he took captive the Pope, and his was one of the strong arms that laid waste the inquisitons. He stood firm, and fought in the famous battle of Dres- den while the doubtful conflict ragged,
 AS when two scales arc charged wi;h doubtful loads From sidu to side the trembling balance mods.
 He marched with Napoleon to Russia, and saw the city of Moscow hurn and was one of the few starved and frozen troops, who, through snow and ice, was able to make good bis in5lo- r;ous retreat back to France He was posted at an important station not far distant from the battle of Waterloo, which struck the deci- sive blow, and dsbanded that powerful band of soldiers and like his lllustrous chief on that day set the sun of all his earthly glory. He being held as traitor in his native coun- try, after the downfall of Napoleon, made his escape to the United States, where he spent the remainder of his life. He resided in Izard county for the last F years, and he, like many of his unfortunate companions in arms bcleiv- ed that Napoleon was superior to mortal man; perhaps prophet.
 By foreign hands thy eyes were closed,
 By foreign hands thy aged limbs composed,
 By foreign hands thy humble grave adorned,
 By strangers honorel and by strangers mourncd.
 M. Ohye Fep. 28lh. '57. A. C.. J.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17

NETAS committed to the jail of Yell county, 2S " Arkausas, on the 27th day of February, "A A. D. 1851; q negro man calling his name .-NSa. GEORGE. Said negro is about 70 years of age, very black, feet inches high weighs about 15o lbs. and says thnt he belongs to Mir. Hin, merchant of Cam den, Ouacmta county, Arkansas.
 Said negro had on when committed an old wool hat, old casine coat coors hard to distinguish: old cotton pants, nearly worn out; and shoes, nearly in pieces Said negro says that when taken two other runaways were with hnl--one of them half breed Indian, named Cherokee tine other mulatto, named Martin-aA belonging to the same man.
 The owner IS hereby requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away
 JOSEPH GAULT, Sheriff
 and Jaor of Yell county. Ark. Danvile. Yell county, Ark, 4th March, '57. 22-6m.--CoSt of adv $25 or < per week
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17
UOLLOWkY,S OINTMENT,

Martyrs to Scrofula Rejoice. This subtle disease deseending from generation to generation, fearful herloo may be literally extirpated by this penetrat ing ungnent All eIuptiolls and sores yield to its so Maiden Lane, New York, and No 444 stand, Lon don; and by All druggists, 25c., 624c, and sl per bottle.
 ARE YOG SICk-or have you friends tlat are sick? Then read Dr. Easterly's ad dcertisement in another column of this paper and go to the agent in this place and obtain the medicines recommended tor the Complaint. We allude to Dr. Easterly's Iodine and Sarspalilla, Dr. carters Cough Balsam, Dr. Easterly's Fever and Ague Killer and Dr, Hooler's Female Cordial. These medicines havo ben thor oughly tested in tho various forms of disease for which they are recommended and can be confidently recommended the etiicacious remedies known They very popular and are selling rapidly in nearly every city and town in the United States. To be had of the agent
 March II, '57.-lm. !. !. MGALMONF.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17

CAIRO & FULTON RoAD-One million acres of land have been confirmed to the Cairo and Fulton railroad by the land department at Washington; and further, a sufficient quantity additional will be obtained to make up the grant of the alternate sections.- Memphis. Ea3fe and Eaqlgrea
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17

KICKING Cows.-One good remedy for this evil has been discovered Place the kicking beast in stable or byre, with beam over her head. and fixing a running moose over her horns throw the end over the beam, and pull away so as to raise her head pretty high in the air, but not so far as to disturb her body much, or to raise her feet from the ground. By this head elevation the position will not only disable her from kicking but she will let down her milk without the least hesitation or hindrance, not from any good will, but because she cannot helpit.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17

E4TROM the subscriber in Union county, Ar e5 A kansas, on the 18th instant q negro man SS
 named BARTI.Y, about thirty wears old, dark -AA. eompelxion; will weigh one hundred and eighty pounds: about six feet high; has good countenance and high forehead. brought him from Wctumpka, Alabama, last fall year, and he may try to get back ther:. Said boy may change his name and claim to belong to some other person. all law wtu pcr-es will be paid for the delivery of said boy to me.
 February 26th '5t. 22-3w F.. Nj. GRAY.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17

qured the lawyer of his client. "Oh, I want ed you to make a small fuss to pull the wool over the outsiders, but twas sure thing from the start. for hs'ee of Hiem jurymea lad s2mse ot the pork"
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17
NEM GOODS.

FllE subscribers are in receipt of full stock | of Qutcnsware. comprising almost every thing coming under the head of Queens and Glass Ware. All will be sold cheap for cash.
 March r '5T NEWBERN ,9 HUGHES.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17
OF ARKANSAS,
 COUNTY OF RANDOLPH.

All will b. sold che p for eaSh Expecting large supply by hr,t b'a,, from Cincinnati. STATE, OF ARKANSAS,
 COUNTY OF RANDOLPH.
 In thc Circuit Court in and for Randolph county, Ill the State of Arkansas, at the November term, thereof lS5i. before the Hon. William C. Bevcrs. Judge of the 3d Judicial Circuit, of said State, the following. among other proceedings were had and done to wit:
 Sarah Cochran,
 vs. Bill for Divorce.
 Warren II. Cochran.
 NTOW comes he complainant by her solicitor and 1G files her bll, the object of which is to obtain q divorce from Inc bonds of Matrimony, existing be- tween her and the defendant, Warren II. Cochran, which suid bill is verified by the affidavit of the com plainant. And it appearing to the court from said bill that the said defendant is non resident of this State, it is, on motion of complansnt's solicitor, orerrd ny the that the said defendant be not- fed ot the pendancy of this suit by publication of this order in the " True Democrutn t newspaper printel in this State which order sh Il be printed for two weeks succcssvely, the last insertion of which shall be at least four weeks before the next term of this court which court vii! be begun and held ut the court house, in and for the county of Raudolph in the State of Arkansas the fourth Monday of May, 1857. on which day the said defendant k required to plead answer or demur to said bill of complainant, or the same will be taken confessed against him, and decree entered against him accordingly. It is further ordered motion of the compainants soic- tor, that said complainant have leave to take depo- sons of witnesses, before any Juueo Justice ot the Peace. or Notary Public in the United States, or Territories thereof to be read evidence in her be- half, on the final hearing of this cause.
 true copy from the record -. Witness: E. LITTELL URMSTON, Clerk.
 23-2w. Prs fee S6 50
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17
NOTICE. NOTICl.

A IL pors 'ns owing D. Bender IS o., or D. Zen Ia der by note or book account. will please call and pay up before the first day Of April next, or their accounts will bo placeI into the hands of officer for collection. D. BENDER.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17

JUST received per steamer. large and varied , sortment of Goods, consisting of De Lanes. Prints, MusIins, extra Shrtngs Ginghams, Challis Deaines, etc. etc. Also large lot of Carpeting. fine extra Velvet Rugs Bruasell do.. Tufted and a new article of Shelton Rope Matts also. Ladies Steel wire and Whalebone Skirts, latest style and in addition splendid assortment of parlor Furniture. viz Cane, Hair Cloth and Plush Covered Chairs Socablea, Bed steaCs, Tables, etc. etc.
 l.. NJ FILKINS tV CO.
 March 10 '57 At the old stand of D. Bender.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17
NOTICE.
IkuDaNrRY NnIiCe.

NEIE have just received and opened, a large lot of
 " Hardware, which ai anxious to get rid of Cati with your cash and buy froia NEWBERN dS HUGHES, Main street. Marca IT
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17
New Lot of Family Flour.

ID ECEIVED per steamer Cora at the New Cash N Store on Main street, PSI Sacks Fresh Family Flour consisting of first, second, and thd qualities for sale cheap by X. J. HUTr.
 March To '57.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17
FURNITURE: FURNi'rUKE!:

DN E.ENDEis has on hand AI. lo Double Walnut Bcud,tcals; a434--zzzI.ll. l. 4 Kitchen Safes; IF ? l M! loz Windsor Chairs;
 , do Cain Seat do;
 , do Cain Rockers;
 ? Center Tuhles; All will D. sold ehe.p for cash. Expecting large sll,,p,y bv tr,- b.3,t, from Gurinnati
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17
FENNERTY HOUSE,

Corner cf Baraqae and Fugate Streets, Pine
 Biqf, Arkansas.
 rTNHIS beautiful edifce just completed 8z,uza
 and magnfcently furnished, is now tGsa2s" open for the reception of permanent and sii r transient bourtcrs. sFt, The location Is the most desirable in sssss=<-:z& the town and the proprietor bis friends and the public of his determination 60 maintain FIRST CLASS HOUSE-seeond to no other in the south west, in all its appointments.
 Prters will be in attendance at the landing at all hours day or night, upon the arrival of stealnhoas to take charge of baggage. March IT, '57. lv
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17
aturai narhie Paint.


 M. Claudot, architect at Verdun, has recent y made discovery which promises to prove of the greatest utility to architecture, and which consists in the formation of a coating of a na- tural marble on surfaces of buildings M. Claudot was led to the discovery by remark ing that up to the present time the powerful affinity of hydrate of lime for carbonic acid has not been directly turned to useful account. Af- ter having observed the great affinity of car bonate of lime for carbonic acid, when pure, aud in large quantities, finely divided, and re- marked the effect Of satllration, which aug ments its density by O436, the inventor was in duced to believe that this powerful affinity might be made of direct use in the production of mortar or facing. In order that this affinity may act to the fullest extent possible, not only must the nydrate of lime be perfectly pure and free from the presence of foreign bodies, such sand, etc., but 1t must be employed in such a manner as that each molecule of hydrate may be exposed to the action of the acid; that is to say that actual contact may take place-and NJ. ClaIdot was thus naturally led to the in venton of natural marble paint. The npodus Operaadi is as folows:-A wash having the consistency of milk, is put on by means of brush. When compact and smooth coating
 
 acquires in the course of few days, degree of hardness so as not to be removed by the nail. Within two or three months, according to the condition of the atmosphere, the hard ness of the coating becomes equal to that of marble, and acquires the same mpermeability. That this hardness and impermeability are the natural results of the saturation of the lime by the carbonic acid absorbed from the atmos- phere, may be easily proved by excluding a portion of hydrate of lime from the atmosphere, when it will be found 10 remain permeable and soft. In the natural marble paint, the surface acquires the briliancy and polish of marble al- most immediately and the hardness of marhle, as before explained, in from two to three months. The cost of material for square yard of surface is half penny: and work man can easily lay on and finish square yard in an hour. The natural marble paint may be applied to any holding surface with which it intimately unites, and by means of colors may be made to assume the appearance of any marble. From its impermeabIlty and ress- tance to frost, it offers a means of preserving existing buildings, and, in sanatary point of view, fo. interiors, will prove of the greatest utility, as it may be washed down like Minton's tiles.-BaiAliay Ne,os.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17
SAEr, SALT.
NEW CASH ST0HE--.NEW SPRING
 ,DDDS.

YP ECEIVED per steamer Pelican, 900 Sacks Salt. \ g. For sale cheap by A. J. nUTT.
 March 10 '57.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17

FRESH GROCERIES. EeEST quality Rio Cofee O Superfne Teas, black and green; Sugar, Molasaes, Vinegar; Salt Rice; Fresh Crackers. Saleratus; Soda Yeast Powders; Black and Red Pepper. Spices; Starch, Soap, Indigo, Coperas; Nails all sizes, Collins and Hunts superior Axes; Cotton Yarn, Cotton Cords; And variety of useful articles too numerous to mention. Call and see at
 klNNEAR'S. March '5I Cheap Store, Main street.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17
AYERS CHERRY PECTORAL.

~ E4NOR the rapid cure ef Coughs s fgSsssS G Colds, HoarseneSs. Bronchitis. V TIIsa ES Whoopinr Cough. Asthma and
 / S.sSN g Consumption. is univ ersally SsS Ipe known aS the best remedy ever yet
 r sssS SsGsgS discovered for every variety of
 y sCca-%vR Pulmonary disease So wide is Efs=sss5 ..Sl. MA the field ot it's usefulness and so numerous the eases of its that almost every section of the country abounds in person publicly known who have been restored from alarming and even desperate diseases of the lungs by is use. When once tried il. superiority over every other medicine of its kind is too apparent to escape observation. and where its virtues are known, the public no longer hesitate what anote to employ for hcdiStrcsSng and dangerous affections of the puno- nary organs which are incident to our climate. By its timely many, nay almost all attacks of disease upon tie Lungs throat. arrested and thus are saved many thousands every year from q premature grave NJ family should be without it, and those who do neglect to provide themselves with a remedy which wards off this dangerous class of diseases will have to deplorc it when it is loo late. Proofs of the surprising efficacy of the Cherry Pcctor need not be gwen to the American peope-they have iiv- Ing proofs in every ncighbordood But those who wish to read the statements of those whose whole health has been restored and whose lives have been saved ny ifs uSc will find them in my American AL manAc which the agent below named has to furnish gratis for every one.
 Prepared by Dr. '. c. Aver, Lowell Mass, and sold by ,. ]. McALMONr. Little Rock.
 |. F. FarnSworth x Co.,, Memphis; J. Wright & Co.,, New Orleans and by agents in every county in the State. Feb 3. 1857 2m
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17
ANTHONY HOUSE FOR SALE. A RARE CHANCE FOR AN INVESTMENT IN

yENIIE undersigned, desrous of changiRc his
 x business, offers for sale the valuable Hotel kst known as the ANTHONY HOUSE-and if a.ii2A. sale be not made by the first of May next the house will be oased-the lessee taking furniture and stock on hand.
 The Anthony House lots comprise half block the hote is well known of the best and most desi- ruble hotels in the west. Besides the hotel building the lots well improved, having an ICE HOUSE, Stables and in short. every desirable improvements
 JOHN COLLINS. Proprietor,
 March IT. 1857 Sn Little Rock Ark
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17
UNITED STATES MAIL.
 ARKANSAS.

PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT.
 February IT, 1851. EGROPOSAI.S for conveying the mails of tho Unit ed States iron. st July. 1857, to 30th June lS5s in the State of ARKANSAS. will be received at the Contract Office of tins department until 8, ?. m., of 3st March next, be decided by 25th April follow ing on the route, and in the time hereinafter stated: No 1903 From Little Rock, by Fourche Col!egevilie Midway, Berlin. Fair Play. Rockport. Midway. Arkadelphil l. Clear Spring, An toine, Huddeston. Graves. and Marl- brook to Washington, l50 miles and basE, three times week.
 Leave Little Rock Tuesday, Thursday, anl saturday at ann
 Arrive at Washington neXt days by h.; Leave Washington Tuesday, Thursday. aul Saturday at 7 m;
 Arrive at Little Rock next days by pm. Proposals 10 convey the mails in iouf horsa coaches are invited
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17
A FEW MORE LEFT
NIiIa, FLOUR.
STONE WARE.
DE EXTRA.

StCPERIOR rectifed Whisky by the barrel and half - barrel, just received per steamer Hickman, and for sale low by J. A. KlNNEAR.
 March 10 '57
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17
COFFEE.
FRESH FIGS.

sa- SACKS best Rio Coffee just received and for E~sD sale at KINNEAR'S Cheap Store.
 Narcn 10 1857
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

JASPER N. HlLLHOUSE, Srnithville Law renee county Arkansas will attend punctuay to the listing of lands for taxes and paying the taxes thereon for all those who desire him to do, for reasonable compensation.
 March IT 1857. g lv.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17
SADDLEs.

H Doz Hog Skin, Horse and Mule Collars. inst rc O ceived and for sale bv FIELD < DOLBY.
 March |. '57
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17
SPADES,

k Choice lot of both long and short Handle Cast A Steel Spades, just received and for sale by
 March l7th 1851. FIELD x DOLBY.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in accord- AV ance with resolution of the Board of lrustees approved by the Grand Lodge in November last, all subscribers u aid of the College fund, are requested to make payment of the amounts due by them respeo- tiycy and if not pail! early day the same VIII be put in train of collelti Jti by suit.
 GEO. c. WATKINS.
 Little Rock, Jan, 18th, ls5s,. 6m.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17

For forms of proposal, guarantee, and certificate, alsoiustructions and requirements to be embraced in the contracts advertisement of the 2d instant in the advertisement of January g. 1854, of routes in Arkansas, etc. JAMES CAMPBELL March l0 57 4w Postmaster General.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17

 4 Choice lot of Ladies anI Mems Saddles [$-sssa "A ts,ortcl, just rccciveo and for sale by sszss2 AIArth r '51 FE[LD .N DOLLEY.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17

GSTDI.EN from the subscriber, on the y-s - night of the fth March, 1857, from th sssssEl stage stand known is the old Duncan stand, N-Ng between this place unl Pine Bluff Black aaor>, |. It or l1 hands high about years old, carries him. self well up. Ina, great ambition paces rather rough ly somewhat sunbur5, not yet having shed his hair. hen he starts off he walks rather wide with the hind legs. The thief took stage blind bridle to ride the horse with. A liberal reward viii be paid Tor the apprehension of the thief and horse.
 ". $. YOUNG, or March l1 '57. 3t* ISAAC uANN.
 Helena Democrat copy jt.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17

 .ess DOZ Shaker Brooms. just received and for ~5 sale by FIELD 6 DOLBY. March l7th 1857. a Bbs. Soda (pure article. just received and for fss sale by FIELD & DOLBY. March l7th. '51. IgAVE few Bushels of dried fruit eft both ]: 1 Pcn hes and Apples.
 March r '57. FIELD & DOLBY.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17
EE>rstEgS
Horse and Mule Collars.

EAA Lbs. Fresh Feathers. inst received and f YsFD -ala bv FIELD tv DOLBY.
 March lrth lS51.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17
HARDWARE.

EiAN O sf AXE. EEUTT X POPE in addition to their former -<$S, h N stock, have just received a complete as- tfNt9 sortment of articles in the Hardware line, con " sisting of Hand Saws, Augers Chissels, w aldron's Grain and Grass Scyhes, Arms Long Handle snovels, Mani,n Forks Horse Rasre Bast Files, Taper do., Waffle Irons, Nail and Shoe Hammers. Breast and Log Chains Rifle Gun Locks, Brads, Tacks. Butts and Scrcws--all of which they will sell low for eash March 3 '5T.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17

NJ V DKlE.N. , Bags best Rio Coffee; t bbl| hest Sugar; , Chests best Teas;
 nest Tubs;
 3 dog. Painted Buckets; 3O dog. Brooms;
 Flows and Pont@. March IT. 1857 hv D. BENDER.
The true Democrat., 1857-03-17

! NJ. ENt..N i1 FOX SALE. 7s7IE subscriber has for sale, very low for cash, E lrat rate Steam Engine D inch stroke 5 inches in diameter, with all the pumps, lipes and shafts complete. l. is admirably adaptel tpf saw or griat mill. It has only been used six nonths.
 March I.th. loJj. 25-lm. R. ERODE.