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The true Democrat., 1857-02-17
A Genuine Love Letter.

February the 28, 1856.
 Dear Miss it is with pleasher and yit with grate dis stress that ad dress you thoe yet trust hit is not all to gether in vean for if at first you do not succeed try try gain hears is my conlation find that keeps my hops up that that is that have seed others that was put to sreatel more trobel thern this and then succeed and they all ways seem to be the best matches I have travelled over thirteen States and l have never yet seed one that 1 thot We could live as happy as 1 think that we could you shurly know that you are my chois and that you alone are the riches that want and will continer to think that you ar mine thoe it may be not so but trust one thes days that can say that you are mine and that 1 gained you by persiverencs know that is the thing too meny fail to yous hit thoe have tried hit and find that makes me successful in grate ee of my past life that lone brote me my blessed Lord and Saver pray to that blessed redeemer this knite that if we ever doc cast our lots with eachother that we may live the true life of the umbel Christens that our last days may be the best do successfully ask God to give me one that Loves and fears his Con- ands and that he will that 1 get * sort or non after you rede this try and com plye thoe 1 know that you dispos to think that hit will be seed or somthing of that sort but think not and trust not you may be shure that after hit reches me tha hit ont be seed bye not one for l don't wont you to expose this but yous plasher 1 wold like to take with you just a bout this time hit is late in the knite ever one has gon to bed and was be for begon this I must bring my lines to close but 1 cold rite all knlte to you and then quit un told meny things that wold like to tell if you rite you need not sine your name thoe 1 don't think thar is eny danger What ever I wod come thare but my horse is very tender footed and besides that l hate to loos the time for 1 went to see you severl times and did not get to say eny thing to you thoe prehaps hit was my falt 50 on thes Concentrations 1 think that you will rite If you do direct your Letter to - rite as you may hit will be exceptbel with me way this mater carhey and do what you think best and may God help you make you're chois is my prar to knite 1 Still remain Your true- lover.
The true Democrat., 1857-02-17
The City of Rome,

correspondent of the New Fork Comner- cial Advertiser, who had been in the wonderful Colosseum and gazed on the stupendous ruins 1.-the Palace of the Cesars," writes thus of that ancient city:
 Since 1 wrote you last I have been twice at St. Peters and at fourteen other churches 1 have been in some of the oldest churches in Rome. On Sunday 1 sought one of these It was at first an oratory built A. D. 16O, as a refuge for the ear y perSecuted Christians. In an old inscription on the wall you read that there are seventeen chapels, in each of which are heads or arms or somthing belonging to the saints Among these relics are three thorns from our Savlor'S crown; a garment of the bes- sed Virgin; some teeth of St. Paul: and one of the stones used at the killing of St. Stephen The sacrstan allowed me to look through gra- ted door into a small chapel (where no woman can enter on pain of excommuncation) at the splna of the crown in z ass case. He showed me other wonders, and took me down into a crypt where are several ancient sarcophagi con. taining the bodies or bones of martyrs. This church is said to be built on the spot where the | house stood in which Saint Paul lived while | in Rome.
 | 1 have been to the English burial ground, where Shelly and Keats are buried. I have been in the glorious Pantheon, at the tomb of Raphael, and 1 hope hereafter to have my say about all these interesting objects. In another church l saw Michel Angelo's great statue of Moses In this church is said to be preserved the chain which St. Peter wore in prison.
 Among the peasantry who come into the city, (particularly in holiday seasons) you see the strangest and most picturesque costumes The men in brooches and steeple crowned hats, with sometimes cocks feather or bunch of flowers stuck jauntily in the side. The women with scarlet boddces, and white muslin folded tastefully on their heads.
 The residents and visitors, at Rome, occupy l believe, the highest apartments they can pro- cure, (particularly in the narrow streets,) al they are said to be healthier The other day 1 sallied forth to return some visits. 'Such a getting up stairs,' up up, up, and then up After such an experience, no one need com plain of the second or third story in New York And the best of it is, they attach no idea O inferiority to this high hving.
The true Democrat., 1857-02-17
Titles tO Donation Lands.

AN ACT to confirm land titles in certain cases
 SECTION l. Belt enacted by he Genera, Assens. Uy of the State cf Arkansas, That all lands tha may have been donated by this State to actua settlers, and they having failed or refused tc pay the taxes due thereon, are placed upon the same footing as other taxable lands.
 SEC. 9 Be t further enacted, That if any !and as hereinbefore described shall have been here. tofore sold for the non- payment of taxes duo thereon or may be hereafter sold, that all the title of the State and of the donee shall vest r the purchaser to the same extent as to othe, lands bought at tax sale; ProUidea, al,oays Thai the sale shall, in all things, be regular and bona fde.
 SEC. 3. Be t fatber enacted, That all laws or parts of laws contrary to the provisions of this act be and they are hereby repealed, and this act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.
 APPROVED, 10th January, 1857.
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Masonic.

At called meeting of Washington Lodge, No. l, held at their lodge room, in the town of Fayetteville, OF the 4th day February, A. D. 1857, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted:
 WHEREAS The Grand Architect of the Uni verse, has been pleased in the dspensation of his Providence to take from our midst, our be- loved brother w. A. J. SMITH, in whose death we are called upon to mourn the loss of good citizen and examplary Mason. Therefore be it, Resolued, That in the death of brother Smith our lodge and fraternity have lost one of its brightest lights; society an ornament, and our State one of its best citizens.
 Resolued, That to his family and relations, who are most heart stricken at the loss they have sustained-we tender our affectionate and heartfelt sympathy.
 Resol0ed, That from respect to the memory of one so greatly endeared to thenl-the mem bers of this lodge will wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days, and that copy O these resolutions be furnished to the family O the deceased brother, and also copy to tht True Democrat and Van Buren Intelligence for publication.
 J. L. DICKSON, Sec'y. !, Y Y H: H: ! gss:;Sss.. gs::;$s:; $;:;Ss; Com.
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w. L. WILSON, , J. M. TEBBETTs, Com. l.. E. CUNNINGHAM, }
S White Folks Blame FOOls.,'

A friend of ours near Tampa Bay, in Flori- da, employed number of New York mecha- nics to do piece of work. It was govern. ment contract, and required particular dispatch The men worked as northern mechanics know how to work. Old Jupe--one of their en- ployer's slaves-watched them, out of the cor ner of his eye, for several days.
 Something was evidently working on his mind which puzzled him badly. At last he came up to the foreman of the gang, and said "Mass' Charles, what de debbil you all work so for, eh?" "To earn money, Jupe." "Mo- ney," said Jupe, money great ting. You work so up norf Mass Chares?" Yes, Jupe,' , "You make great deal money?" "Not a great deal, Jupe; spring, summer and fall we do well; but work is slack in winter time, and if we get around again to spring, and make both ends meet, and keep the wife and baby r something to eat and drink, and a house tc shelter them, we generally think we have done we'll"
 "'Spose you sick, Mass Charles, who takes care of you?' "Then work stops, and we get very poor, and suffer great prvations." "Dat'l do Mass Charles" said Jupe, " fought white folks sensible people. Faint muffin of de sort Work, work, muffin but work; get sick, and mo- body take care ob' em. White folks blame fools. Jupe work too. Nebber hurt myself workin', though. Jupe get sick. Miss Sallie come down and nurse him. Mass Bob send s boat sebenty miles up de riber to get white doc tor for him. Norf good though for white folks but reckon old Jupe stay at home." And old Jupe went off in state of dignitied disgust at the folly of white folks generally at the north and particular determination to do as little work as possible-a determination which his master says Jupe was never known to break
The true Democrat., 1857-02-17
The Mineral Resources If Arkansas.

The mineral and physical resources of our State are beginning to attract the attention of scientific men in all parts of the land. The provision made by the last Legislature though not as liberal as the magnitude and importance of the project justly demands-in maturing the recommendation of the Governor made in his biennial message to that body, may be regard ed as the first step towards the development of our mineral wealth.
 The following, which we clip from the St. Louis Herald, of recent date, is but one of the evidences that Arkansas is rich in minerals:
 A MOUNTAIN OF ZINC.-Dr. Albert Koch, the well known geologist of this city, informs Us that during recent visit to Arkansas, he discovered mountain of rich zinc, near w White river. It lies in large masses on the surface, and requires only crowbar to loosen it. He says it is of the richest quality, and in immense quantities. He also discovered traces of gold and silver in the same region, but not in sui ficient quantities to justify working with such facilities as the country affords. Dr. Koch says that the State of Arkansas is extremely rich in minerals, and is well worthy the attention of mlneraloglsts.
 In connection with this subject we publish the act passed by the last Legislature providing for State geologist and authorizing the Governor to appoint the same:
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be liable for any costs in such case; but should the receiver or the attorney for said bank bring any such suit, the bank, if not successful in sus- taining such suit, shall be liable for the costs
 SEC. 5. That should any of the lands, owned by said bank, be sold for taxes, the bank shall have the right to redeem the same, at any time m live years from the date of the sale by pay inS double the costs when sold, and subsequent taxes, and ten per cent. thereon.
 SEC 6. That all laws and parts of laws repug- nant to this act be and they are hereby repealed, and this act shall be in force from and after its passage.
 APPROVED, 14th January, 1857.
The true Democrat., 1857-02-17
Something EyeryhOdv ShOul.l Knnw.

We take pleasure in calling the attention of our readers to the advertisements which have been placed in our columns this week by Dr. Easterly, of St. Louis. His medicines becoming very popular all the western States, and can now be found in every respectable Drug and Apothecary Store. He has taken great pains in preparing and pertecting them to combat the diseases of the west. Dr. Eas- terly is scientific chemist, and Pharmacentist and has been engaged fourteen years in the preparing and selling his preparations. They are tried reme dies, and the pnblic rely upon then, safe and eieaeious They rapidly taking the place of all the old advertised medicines from the fact, they are considered more eticacious and better suited to the diseases of this climate The articles advertised in our columns are Dr. Easterys Idoine ard Sarsapa- rilla, Dr. Carter's Cough Balsam Dr. Easterly's Fe- yer and Ague Killer and Dr. Hoopers Female Cor dial, to which We invite special attention They are for sale at
 February F. '57.-lm. J. J. MoALMONT,S.
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Died-In Franklin county, Ark, on tn,

Died-In Franklin county, Ark, on the 2d of February, 1857, at the residence of her brother-in-aw, Col. Ellsworth, Mss MARCIssA CLARKE
 Long will she be remembered in the social family circle. She was true christian, and one whose sterling qualities of heart, could only be appreciated by those who knew her best A FRIEND
 At Napoleon, Arkansas, Oct. 5th. 1857, LEILA F., infant daughter of Frederick and Catherine Heniz, aged months and 23 days.
 At Vallejo, California, on the Sd of Decem- Der last, in the 64th year of her age, Mrs. BRIDGET WooDs, consort of Hugh P. Woods, esq.
 The Norfolk, Richmond and Baltimore pa pers will please copy.
 On Sunday night, the 8th inst, at the resi- dence of her husband, after a brief illness, Mrs. MINERVA ANN GRIFFIN, consort of the Hon. Daniel Griffin, in the 34th year Of her age.- Hampstead Democrat.
The true Democrat., 1857-02-17
brThe Kentucky State Council is in sess

GrThe Kentucky State Council is in session. Reporters are excluded Ielegraphsc Dispatch
 The public have been informed gravely and repeatedly, that the Councils of the American party" after the assembling of the National Council which nominated Fillmore, were to sit with open doors. Secrecy, itmas said, had been eschewed, and the oaths were dispensed with. But Fillmore was badly beaten. Know No- thingism did not flourish as we'll in the light of day as it had formerly done in the darkness of night.
 Perhaps, then, the chameion is again to as- sume its old hue. If not, what means the ex- clusion of reporters for the press, from the Know Nothing Council, in session at Louisville on the 21st ut. The press is the dispenser of intelligence to the people at large The press takes notes' and prints them too. It is not desirable just now to print the proceedings of party which must resort to some desperate expedent to gain its forfeited power and posi- ton in old Kentucky. Hence, Know Nothing ism hides fits diminished head" from the light of public scrutiny. "Stat nonainis unsbra"- Memphis Appeal
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AN ACT to prevent the sale of spirituous li-
 quors and wine to Indians and to make the
 laws of this State conform in this behalf, as
 near as may be, to the act of Congress en-
 titled " An act to regulate trade and inter-
 course with the Indian tribes, and to preserve
 peace on the frontiers. :"
 WHEREAS, Many evil disposed persons are engaged ii the sale and barter of spirtuous liquors and wine in this State, in the coun- ties bordering on the Indian territory; AND WHEREAS, This traffic has been made a sub- ice. of serious complaint as well by the h. dian authorities as by the we'll disposed citizens of said counties, in which they state and show that, by this trade tine Indians on our frontier are greatly demoralized and de- based, and frequently commit great crimes, and many smaller offences against the laws of this State, on said frontier, in said counties, while in a state of intoxication, and that the law of Congress above rected, was insufficient of itself, to accomplish the object thereby in- tended without the cooperation of the laws of this State: therefore,
 SEC. l. Be it enacted by tle General Assembly oftle .Sate of Arkansas, Thatif any person shall sell, exchange, give, barter, or dispose of any spirtuous liquors or wine, to an Indian, he or she, so offending, may be indicted in the couu- ty where said offence was committed, and on
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Another of the Coed Ladies of our City
 Testfiies to the Efficacy of

DIR M'LANES CELEBRATED VERMlFUGE.
 PREPARED BY FLEMING BEos., PITTsBuRG PA
 NEW YORK, February ', 1852 do hereby certify to the public, that child of mine four years old. being troubled with worms. I was induced to purchase bottle ofDr. NJ Flames Gel ebrated Verintuge, prepared by Fleming Bros, of Pttsburg, Pa.. which administered; and the result was, It brought away an immense number of worms Tn punches and strings; many had the appearance of being cut to pieces My child is now enjoying most excellent health. l take pleasure in recommending it to both young and old as one of the best medi- cines l. ever used. MRS. ANN HENSON,
 3S Ninth Street. say- Purchasers vii! be careful to ask for DR. M'- LANES CELEBRATED VERMIFUGE. mann tactured by FLEMIFG BROS.. of Pittsburgh Pa All other Vermituges in comparison are worthless Dr. M'LANE'S genuine Vermifuge, also hiseeebrat- ed Liver Plls be had at all respectablee drug stores. None genuine with0at Me signature 9f
 1881 FLEMING BROS.
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that almost every section of the country abounds in persons publicly known who have been restored from alarming and even desperate diseases of the lungs by it's use. When tried its superiority every other medicine of it's kind is too apparent to escape observation, and where its virtues are known the public no longer hesitate what andote to employ for thedstressng and dangerous affections of the pumo- nary organs which are incident to our climate. By its timely many, nay almost all attacks of disease upon the Lungs or throat. arrested and thus saved many thousands every year from premature grave. No family should be without it. and those who do neglect to provide themselves with remedy which wards off this dangerous class of diseases will have cause to deplore it when it is too late Proofs of the surprising efficacy of the Cherry Pectora need not be given to the American people-they have liv- ing proofs in every neighbordood. But those who wish to read the statements of those whose whole health has been restored and whose lives have been saved by it's use, 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 J. J. McALMONT Little Rock
 II. F. Farmsworth X Co., Memphis; J. Wright & Co., New Orleans, and by agents in every county in the State. Feb 3. 1857 Pm
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PROCLAMATION

s=sS- Be it known by all scklv, weakly and debil- itated persons that McLEAN'S OVERWHELMING CORDIAL is the only remedy that will strengthen and nvigorate the system, and remove all impurities in the blood
 It is very pleasant to take.
 Init is combined the properties of TONIC, DIU- RETIc and IMPERATIVE.
 It will cure any disease of the Stomach, Liver or Bowels such as:
 Diarrhoa, Biliousness, Dyspepsia Indigestion, Headache, Intermittent Fevers, Sour Stomach Liver complaint, weakness or debility, pain in the stomach or bowels costiveness night fevers yellowness of the skin etc. etc.
 When taken. it neutralizes and removes any nor bib secretlons in the stomach, and strengthens the digestive organs.
 It will also cure any disease of the Uterus Kidneys. Bladder. or urinary organs; and alteratve it purfes and creates Aeavhy circulation of blood re- moving all sores, boils pmpes blotches from the skin.
 Try it. and be convinced of it's wonderful invigor- ating properties
 For CHILDREN, who are puny, weak and sickly, we advise parents to give them teaspoontul of this CORDIAL daily.
 ss See circular.
 J. H. MCLEAN, Sole proprietor of this Cordial
 Also, MoLEAN's Volcanic Oil Liniment lz8; Principal Depot, on the corner of Third and Pine streets, St. Louis, Mo.
 For sale in little Rock, by J. J. McALMONT. Feb. 10th, lS51 lS- 2m. Great Excitement Prevailing all over the Country iu consequence of the tremendous success of McLcan's Volcanic Oil Liniment. It is supercedng every niuen and remedy for tho cure of local pains and external diseases. Hundreds of confirmed crip- pies have been made to walk by its use. many that suffering for years with old chronic sores and have tried in vain the many remedies and I.nments now before the public, have been permanently cured by the use of few small bottles oi McLean's Cee- brated Lninent
 It is no longer untried remedy but a fixed and immortabe fact, certified to by the D}any thausapds that have used 1t, that McLeau's Volcanic Oil LinimeEt is the best liniment that has ever been discovered and the only reliable remedy for the spec dy and permanent cure of Sores of all kind, Swelngs or any local pains or animals. Livery Stable Keepers, Farmers. Draymen and all that have the charge of horses should keep supply constantly hand, to be used in time of need
 PRICE OF THE LINIMENT.
 In consequence of the increasing demand for this valuable liniment, it is put in twenty-five cent bottles, fifty cents and dollar bottles. The fifty cent bottles contain throe times the quantity of the twenty five size and on in proportion to their cost 50 that purchasers will money by getting the larger size.
 All orders for the Volcanic Oil Lniment must be addressed to the proprietor, JAMES II. MCLEAN, St. Louis, Mo.
 For sale by J. J. McALMONT Feb 10 1857. feb l0-lm
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SOUTHERN FURNITURE WAREROOMS!

FURNITURE WAREROOMS! The Largest Establishment in tue Soutl at
 Nos. I'll and I73 Canal Street.
 AL l. NEW STOCK!
 'ht. undersigned having opened large 'sseysssss;1 u and splendid assortment of L-~r7-S NEW SOUTHERN FURITURE, ,2-,ss.szss; is prepared to supply the trade and families on the most reasonabls terms. This being the only new stock in the city. purchasers will ind it to their ad- vantage call and examine the goods and learn the price heforo purchasing elsewhere.
 Will keep constantly on hand
 MARBLE, SOFA and CENTRE TABLES.
 Extension Tables of Mahogany,
 Walnut and Oak, and of all sizes; Rose wood and Mahogany Work and Card Tables;
 ESSING TABL WALNUT AND CHERRY DINING TABLES, Oak, Mahogany and Rosewood Sideboards. Bureaus of Walnut. Rosewood x Mahogany
 ARMoIRs, WRISTBANDS BEDsTEADs. Parlor Chains Tete-a Tetes Ostomans. Divans. Easy Chairs, Rockers. Etegeres; Secretaries and Book cases; Oak and Walnut Office chairs, Dining room Chairs, Childrens Chairs and Rockers; Mahogany and W alnut Tea-poys and Light Stands. HAIR, MOSS AND SPRING MATTRESSES.
 LOOKING GLASSES MATING, Rosewood and Mahogany Parlor Sets: together with every article usually found in Furniture Ware house.
 This is an entirely new establishment, and no old stock on hand. Purchasers will find it greatly to their interest give this store call before buying elsewhere, the Proprietor is confident that he can offer them newer styles of the most fashionable furn- iture, more substantially made and at greater bar gains than any other house in the city.
 CHAS. A. STEWART. NEW ORLEANS, Oct, 1855. feb 10 '57--ly
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FATHER CHINIQEY.- This celebrated pres is now accommodated. A few years ago he was the popular champion of Rome against the inroads Professionalism was then making r Lower Canada Feeling that that province did not afford sufficient sphere for his genius, he removed to the state of Il!ino+ where he found ed large and prosperous French colony, which he swayed as priest and king. His position stimulated him to feel quite independent of his diocesan, the Irish bishop of Chicago. The question of church property, aggravated by the jealous dislikes growing out of difference o nationality, has led to an open rupture between the fiery priest and his Hibernian superior Bishop O'Regan. Notwithstanding his ex- communication, he still continues to officiate and gathers large congregation to his ministry - Chrtstian Uiu0n.
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0TSome honorables at Washington have ex cited the ire of the Press by their affected sneers at newspapers. It is quite unnecessary to be provoked at these harmless creatures. The worst that can be said of the press is that it has often made great men such as these, out fsmall material. It certainly deserves censure for such conduct, and we hope that editors in future will take warning, and avoid these er- TOTS in time to come. Instead of being pro- voked, we think contempt of the press from a member of Congress a frst-rate joke. We might take sheer quite seriously from man of any respectable occupation; but to be sneered at by member of Congress, and of the present Congress, isn't that rich!-LomsviNe Democrat