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Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-14
Death of Hon. Wm. l.. Marcy

Our Memphis exchanges of the 9th inst, contain the telegraphic announcement of the sudden death of Hon. Wm. L. Marcy, late Secretary of State under President Pierce. He was found dead in his room at Albany, N Y., on the 5th inst. This intelligence will be re- ceived with universal pain and surprise Mr.. Marcy was acknowledged to be one of the ablest and most accomplished statesmen and dipomatists that our country has ever pro- duced. But the great men of every nation must die; and if they are eminently great and good, as was Mir. Marcy, their loss is the more severely felt. Yet, we have the conso- lation of knowing that his acts and good ex amples are left behind for our guidance and are part of the lasting and valued possessions of the natiGp
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-14

Or Gen. Santa Anna has issued long ad- dress to the Mexicans from his retreat in Car thagena He is very bitter against the present government, which he accuses of attacking the foundations of society and government in Mex leo, by its attempts to destroy the church mo- nopolies and privileges, and by driving out the Jesults. He says the new constitution is fruit ful of anarchy and evils of all kinds; that the whole country sees it and dreads it. In his opinion the only means to avoid all these trou- bes Is to cultivate cordial relations with Spain and England, to centralize the government, and to put some good citizen at the head of it, He does not wish to be called to that onerous duty. but he won't refuse if his country calls him. For this purpose he exhorts all good men to unite and save the country, the church, and Santa Anna To do this bloody revou- ton is required, he thinks and should be made, eUen !f 't oere necessary to sell one-hay of Me Repubttc to provide resources for H.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-14
A Yankees Address to the Expected
 Comet

A correspondent of the Connersville Times. thinking it not impossible that the comet may be open to persuasion, addresses it thus in a recent letter.
 "What's he got against us? What have we done, that he should, directly or indirectly, in his Wandering Jew style of preambulating, trespass on ous premises, and frighten Mir. Bu- chanan's people out of their senses? Why can't he pitch into one of his own size-say a North river steamboat, or lash his elongated hery narrative against the seven wonders of the world, and let us alone? Mir. Comet, what is the use of acting in this way? Go along about your business? We are not ready to go yet, and if we were, we are so absent minded as to forget to ask Gabriel to blow his horn. You know there's plenty of other planets What are you foolin' round here for? Go to the arctic regions and melt things, that yankee enterprise may find Sir John without losing the pride of soil.' Go to Jupter-go home go to -! you old insnuating good for nothing, diatory, slothful, negligent, elongated astronomical, out-of-the-wav, municipal wan derer! Where's your eyes? Cant you see us? Do you want to run over body? Now, Mir. Con,et-dOn't"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-14
Georgia Democratic Convention

Augusta, June 26.-The resolutions passed by the democratic convention express conf- dence in Mir. Buchanan's administrations That in relation to Gov. Walker reads thus:
 Resolved, That the address of Gov. Walker Tn prescribing the terms on which Congress should admit Kansas into the Union, and in at. tempting to dictate the submission of their con- stltuuon for ratification, constitutes presumpt- uous interference in matters over which he has no legitimate control; and the same address in expressing the official opinion that Kansas will become free State, and in presenting arsu- ments to support that side of the question, is gross departure from the principles of non- intervention and of neutrality which were es. tablished by the Kansas bill. And the conven- ton has full confidence that MT. Buchanan will manifest that fidelity to the principles which carried him into office by recalling Gov. Wal ker.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-14
For the True Demo.
A POP.

You would scarce expect one of nv asa To speak in public on the stage;" Yet am told am very old, I'd not believe it, tho it came from scod. l have every thing to make me young, My manners on me are loosely flung My health is good, my mind is strong, And am very seldom in the wrong. 1 am always in the fashion, And often fly into passion, When anything don't suit my mind, Or is of worthless kind. am always seen in public places. occupy prominent part among the faces. Alta one horse circus l am often seen, then am of most beautiful sheen Sometimes l go to church, (When go, the preacher hits me so, l think I'll ne'er go more:) But most often lurch About the corners of the street r,rA, To welcome those of my kind and give them l frequent the ball room And the ice-crean saloon; For that Is fashionable And quite rational Of rainy days 1t is my inevitable doom To stay housed up, as tho were in my tomb: For on such day to go up town, I'd be deemed almost q clown Though l were nearly drowned, They would laugh 1t me thus to be found Sometimes when get lonesome, go into the country and laugh at honespuu At other times take the ladies out to ride And wonder at my complusant pride. In warm weather l complain of intolerable heat And often wish were in the cool shade where
 could get seat The dust almost stiles me, The sun shines SO bright scarce can see. At times l am very witty And think what pity That l so often my powers abuse, Then l rccIne and invoke muse To make me as renowned as Hercules, Or as eloquent Demostheues. Oh. l cannot describe to you My many powers. you of 80 very few, You, honest country farmer, clown, know you would only think l am all the town |" Nor is my name unheard, or unadorned In ancient Greece, or Englands crown. Most of my friends are growing old, In fact, they are loosing all their gold; ' Yet glow fresh with every living grace No mark of pain, or violence of face; Rosy and fair as Ph,ebus silver brow" l seem no sorrow ever to know. If this hero you wish to see Just call and ask for me; You will be invited to walk into the parlor And perhaps be introduced to one or two lawyer will then set before you all my powers And remain with you two or three hours; Though it would not be a fashionable call would not murmur to you at all When you wish for any one Who is in every thing proficient, Just stop and cal for number one, And you will find I'm not deficient h any thing under the sun.
 PEGGY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-14

NEW STEAMBoAT.-By the following extract from letter received from a gentleman living in Conway county, we learn that new steam boat is in progress of construction near Lewis. burg on the Arkansas river. Such evidences of enterprise ill our State are truly gratifying to hear of, and We hope to chronicle many such. Oar correspondent says:
 |" have just examined the new steamboat that is being built by A. Gorden & Co.,, five miles below Lewisburg, at the well known place called Harris Bend, and do think, if I am competent judge, that it will be one of the most compact little boats that ever was constructed in slandered Arkansas. It will be constructed to run on 1O15 inches light, carry ing 15O sons or whereabouts, drawing not more than 21a feet, which will enable It to run about the season through. As it is building express ly for the Arkansas trade, would respectfully recommend the owners to the shipping and travelling community when their boat is com- pleteI, which will be in time to carry out the early cotton. The workman engaged in con- structing this boat is the well known ship car penter, Dick Masters, of Little Rock, who built the Rock City and the Fox and he says 1t will be far superior to either of the latter, as the timber is of the best selection"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-14

COTTON BoLLs.-We were presented last week (by fair hands) with couple of fine cot ton-bolls, from the plantation of Col. Faulkner below this city-the largest one of which was about the size of partridge egg These are the largest and the only specimens of cotton-bolls We have seen or heard of this season. From the manner in which they were presented to us we infer that the ladies are taking some in terest in the farming prospects, and such being the case we do not hesitate to predict that we shall have abundant harvests-for why may not the crops grow as rapidly under the genial influences of their care aud presence as from "sunshine and shower?"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-14
For the True Democrat Wise Men at Fault!---No Comet.

Though we have seen no comet as yet and never thought to be crushed by one on the 18th of June, yet we have gained some information from the excitement about it, and the excite ment itself has forced us to the painful con- cluson that there is a vast quantity ofignorance and credulity in this world yet; in short, the fools are not all dead
 There are many people that thought to see and feel very fierce comet on that day, and many more, though they did not exactly be- lieve in the prediction, were not free from the prevailing anxiety, and no doubt when the sun arose on the 17th, they felt much easier
 How easily are men frightened by such things? Let the most obscure individual put it on record in the most obscure print that the world is to end on such a day, and, some how, the thing will spread. Other individuals will arise and say that nothing is more likely, and others again will, by laborious calculations find out that the thing is not only most probable, but certain and inevitable. And people will believe them of course.
 No matter how obscure those false prophets may be, they can by this easy means, rise into notce Men of learning, dreading the effects these predictions are likely to cause on the pub lie mind, hasten to show their absurdity; but it is too late. The multitude are already con- vinced that the world is to end on the day ap- pointed. 50 far they have been deceived- The world continues to roll on pretty much as it did at first Comets have lowered about it at times, but they have done it no harm; though they must have been sorey tempted, il aware of the abuse that has been heaped upon them, and the elormities with which they have been charged. J. c.
 Oah,oood, Ark, June 25, 1857.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-14
To County Surveyors in Arkansas
SURvEYoR'S OFFICE,

SURVEYORS OFFICE,
 Little Rock, Ark,, Huh July, 1857.
 GENTLEMEN: The daily receipt of letter from you and others interested iu public lands making inquiry how the erroneous and fraudu lent surveying in this State is to be corrected etc, induces me, as means of public conye nience, to publish below the late letter of Thos A. Hendricks, esq, Commissioner of the Ge. neral Land Office, upon that subject The in- structlons of the commissioner are plain and emphatic, and when strictly compiled with this office will promptly give its co-operaton by transmitting the papers to Washington for the decision of the proper department, and upor the annunciation of that decision, parties mak ing the application for re-survey will be advised by me of the result. One copy of this pape will be mailed at this place, addressed t. the county surveyor of each county in the State thereby saving to themselves and to this office the heavy cores spondence for some time past imposed upon each.
 Very respectfully,
 your obedient servant, HENRY NJ. RECTOR,
 Surveyor General
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-14

viduals, and ultimately some successful aspi- rant will fasten the yoke upon the neck of a servile and degraded populace.
 "The integrity of the people is the founda- ton of Republic. When that falls. the edi- flee must topple to the ground. But the mass of the people will be contaminated and corrupt ed by vicious public sentiment; and so ulti- mate ruin will overtake the commonwealth, even though the rapacious and prohgate poli- ticians do not themselves deliver 1t to destruc- ton. There is no recuperative energy but in the homely household virtues. After they are consumed by the fever of avarce and ambition there is no supply of pure blood and fresh life"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-14
PILGRIM.
Warren, Scott County, 4Ark., }


 EDITOR TRUE DEMocRAT-Mr G. w. Vailes of this county, was killed on the 25th ut., by the falling of tree. He was cutting wheat, and was not apprisei of the falling of the tree until it was upon him. His brains were found upon the wheat straw, some yards from where he lay. MT. G. w. Vailes was a good citizen, and much belked by all who knew him. He leaves wife and children to make their way through this unfriendly world alone. Wesvm- pathize with them, and hope that they may bear their troubles with fortitude, and live to enjoy pleasures which are in the future for them, and yet to come.
 Wheat crops are fine in this county; harvest is now over, and there is about double the quantity of wheat raised this season that there has been any previous one. Oat harvest is coming on and finer crops of oats have never been raised any where than there are in this section of country. Corn crops look promis- ing, if the season continues good tie farmers here will hardly be able to get the corn gather ed that they will make, in fact, some of them talk of having boards made to cover in their fields in place of gathering the corn This though joking is Illustrative of the quantity that will be made should we have few more rains J. M. SWINNEY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-14
From Dall IS County


 MR. EDlToR-lt was my privilege to be pre- sent at the examination of the classes in the Princeton Female Academy, on the 12th ult., where l was delighted to witness the wonder ful development of mind in the young ladies under the plastic hands of Misses Sullivan and Haisht. When entered, the latter was ply lns the questions in Belmar's Phases, (French, ) at rapid rate, and the young ladies, four or five in number, as rapidly answering in the French gibberish, (so to me,) evincing a thor ough acquaintance with the study Several classes were then examined by the former- in Astronomy or rather Geography of the Heavens-Algebra, English Grammar, both kirkham and Butler in Geometry, Compost tion, Chemistry, etc, in all of which the young ladies acquitted them with much honor, both to themselves and their teachers A class in Latin read, construed, and parsed well also.
 At the close of the exercises we were re- saled with most thnliingly eloquent address on female education, by Mr. M NJ. DufIie, a recent graduate of one of the South Carolina colleges, and who has taught, very acceptably, in the Princeton Male Academy the last ses- sion, and who, learn is to take charge of that institution the ensuing session. 1 understand that Mir. D. comes laden with college honors; and since they cannot longer have the services of their former worthy principal, Mir. Cameron, they are certainly quite fortunate in getting him to direct the education of their sons at Princeton. And may the friends Of both these infant, though holrshing schools, soon see their most sanguiue expectations realized in a high standard of education erected, their chl- drcn prepared to battle successfully with life's difficulties, and prove ornaments to society, and d blessing to humanity. Honor to whom honor is due," Is my motto. l am, in no man. ner, connected with, nor interested in the Princeton academies, except as every citizen Is, in adva nciug the educational cause in our prosperous State May thousand more such institutions be established and sustained in our hitherto neglected State. My tongue and pen shall move in this behalf until ife's brief span has ended. Oh. yes, let there be light and the ship of both church and state, will move proudly on through the sursing pillows and breakers that surround her.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-14
The Operations of the Present Swamp
 Land Laws.

We have this week procured from the Au- ditors office condensed statement of the re- ceipts and expenditures on account of swamp and overhowed lands, under the present swamp land laws, for the last quarter ending the 3Oth of June. This statement will give some idea of the operations of the laws as well as of the quantity of swamp lands entered in the State during the quarter. The report of the agent of the Fayetteville district had not been re- ceved at the time we procured this statement; consequently we are unable to present any ac- count of the sales in that district.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-14

A MAN THAT NEVER WEARS A HAT.-There is man in Crawford county H., who has not worn covering on his head for more than twenty years. He is over fifty years of age, tall, and straight as an Indian; he is farmer in very easy circumstances, and in every thing exccpsin his peculiar antipathy to hats and caps, is like other men. What reason he has for this we know not-we saw him last week in crowd of men, hatless, and weathering sunshine and rain with as much indifference as one of the genuine Aborgines.-Olney 1imes.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-14
Ing prospects

JUNIOR PARTIEs.-Within the last ten days we have had the pleasure of attending three junior dances given by the "rapid" young gen. tlemen of our city. On each occasion we look ed in vain among the joyous group for speci- men of that "modest stiffness and humility" spoken of in Shakespeare In vain, we say for all went twice as "merry as marriage bell" Young America was present in his greatest glory, already the hero of many field of gallantry, and you might have seen him, clothed cap-a-pie in airs" with his little coat tail flying in his wake. from the velocity with which the wearer moved, his collar stiffly starched and his bosom swelling with the love within for those little angels around him. The young Misses seemed to appreciate his atten- tions, and plainly foretold by their smiles and charms that in a very reasonable time from this Little Rock will, J possible, surpass itself for the beauty and excellence of its young ladies.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-14
HENRY M. RECTOR, esq,
 Surveyor General, Arkansas.
Democratic Candidate For Governor
 Maine-Action of the Convention.

Nep Yorh. July l-The democratic conven- ton of Maine has nominated w. II. Smith tor ,ba Covarnorsb;n of that Stato The resolu. lions ,donted by the convention were highly lan6atory of the national administration sls- tain;ng it's course as to Kansas endorsing the decision of the U. s. Supreme Court in the Dred Scott case, complimentary to Mr. Buch' anan, and favoring annexation.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-14
=, .,, For the True Demo-. The following lines were suggested ,ocr't oo ing Dicks Sdereal Heavens ;, fead

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 BY JOHN M'DERMorr What peculiar art to thee is given. That thus thou read st the starry boo And in language eloquent, chaste, suhl;. Points us the spot the space, the tiuo. When Heavens bright messengers c;ro1., In glorious effulgence may all be fornJ' '0ul And impart thy knowledge on every Thou great, august, celestial sage, No meditative mind that deigns to loo,. Ger the truthful pages of this thy boor. But must confess, and that with awo That there's one iafnite and ete,ua1 1.,. Which guides, directs, maintains co,tro, Of this undivided and universal wboIo At whose command, stars, moon and .u With speed their annual courses run. Whilst myriads of worlds in sience sin. Celestial anthems to their king. Whilst thus all nature tunes it's lays. To sing its mighty makers praise. Shall man alone poor worm of dust To his Creator prove uniust2
 He, but the creature of an hour, Deny his Sovereign Makers power To form those worlds that in their turn Around his throne their incense burn: And with Atheistic air and mien, Contend with impious tongue and spleer That those stars that < lead the mystic d. Sprang into existence as 'twere by chqaos And attribute the very breath he draws To other than FIRST GREAT CAUSE? No, freed from SELF, let him but view Creations work with candor thr,ugh,- See seasons roll, see day, see night With all the celestial host so bright, And retracins the erring steps he trod, With shame he Il own THERE Is A Con
 -4Shley C,unty June 18th. 1857.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-14

WHAT'S IN A NAME?-A Mir. Josiah D. Bed- bug has petitoned the Legislature of Wiscon- sin to change his name. He alleges as reason for the desired change that he is paying his "devours' to avery romantic young lady name- ed Seraphina Dewdrop, who, besides having very serious objections to his name, declares that she never could sleep when she thought one of those dreadful insects were in the bed.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-14

0I- We think there can be no better evil dence of the future prospects of our country, than the numerous land hunters' who are lnspecung this portion of the State. It Is inn possible for such lands as ours to remain long in a state of nature, and just now they are at tracing the attention of men of wealth and enterprise from Kentucky, Tennessee and oth- CT States, who express themselves delighted with the country. We regret exceedingly, that our Kentucky friends, who left for home, a few days since, were unable to effect urchase, but hope upon their return in the fall, they may have better luck.- Po,ohatan Esitor
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BIG BUSINESS FOR ONE DAY-Jim Lane was at Leavenworth on Monday, the 18th day of May and made two speeches. He was ar rested the same day for assault and battery with intent to kill, and admitted to bail in $500 And he was admitted as a member of the bar upon taking oath to support the constitution aud the organic act.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-14
LITTLE RoCK. July 8th. 1857

MR. EDIroR-Some ten days since I left Grand Lake on the John Strader, for this place Arriving in the delectable city of Napoleon 1 found no means of continuing my journey, and was compelled to remain there nearly two days The steamer Exchange, Capt. J. Coll. Adams, of the White river United States mail line then came along and on her I went up White river to Jacksonport. This found to be quite fast place, and notwithstanding the disastrous fire by which it was visited some time since still gives ample signs of vitalty. Returning ] took the stage at Aberdeen for this place. Whenever l see stage start out for nights travel I always feel kind of pity for the poor passengers. You can imagine then what must have been my feelings when arriving at Aber- deen, found that thirteen full grown persons were to be crowded in and upon nine pas number and that we had to travel all night Such night as that have not passed lately, and hope never to again. While crossing the Grand Prairie I noticed mirage which pre- scented itself in the shape of an immense body of water, apparently but short distance from the stage, but which constantly receded at our approach. 1 have crossed the prairie several times, but this is the first time that I recollect to have seen this phenomenon.
 What pity that this mail line should pass through the very poorest and most uninvting part of the State. Hundreds, nay thousands of persons pass over this line every year, and hun dreds of them form their opinion of the gene- ral character of the State by passing through this, the most sterile of it's entire domain.
 It is but seldom that ever puff a steamboat or her officers, but 1 cannot close this letter without few words in regard to the w hite river U. s. mail line. The advantages to travellers in taking this route are very great From this time forward the steamers compris- ing this line connect at Napoleon, mi-week- ly, with the Kate Frisbee and John Strader, the one going up and the other down the Mis- sissippi river, thus obviating the very disagree able necessity of having to probably wait at Napoleon day or two for steamboat. The steamer Exchange, with J. Coll Adams on deck, Capt. Gibbs in the office. and Capt Bate- man at the wheel offers inducements second to no boat on the river. Her speed is good, her tidy. Capt Coll is always attentive and is most pleased when adding to the comfort of his passengers SELMA.