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The true Democrat., 1857-04-07
Quoting from British Authorities.

The abolition papers, since the recent decis- lon of the Supreme Court, make great com plalnts because Chief Justice Fancy has disre gaded the uniform decisions of the British Courts Indeed, Justice Mclean expressly holds that his associates had no right to disre- gard Chief Justice Mansfield and other tory Judges. The following story is an old one, but u comes Tn so good just about now, " that we cannot refrain from giving it:
 The late Judge Daniels, of Virginia, used to tell with great glee, how, when young man on circuit, he saved clients life solely be- cause the opposite counsel quoted British au- 'hoHtles. It occurred during the last war, when the English squadron under Admiral oockburn, was ascending the Potomac river burning and punderng the villages along its banks, negro man was arraigned for the mur- ger ot one of his own color the offense was clearly proved ard the only chance for his es- cape was slight informality in the indict- ment
 The prosecuting attorney, in reply to Mr. DanePS defense of his client, quoted from the prtSh authorities, showing clearly that the ground T, taken by the latter was untenable nlie he was quoting and speaking, at inter- .t @iS oang bang bang went the cannon from 'ue bttsh squadron. Daniels rose to answer aua With great'tact seized hold of the strong pDIlt of his opponents cause and turned it completely against him.
 uentlemen, said he to the bench, "the Pp.os'ecutlng attorney quotes, on this occasion,
 D'1sh % authorities Can there be any one ex-
 ep' himself, so dead to feelings of patriotism
 f ssa' such moment to listen to quotations a, ..On British authorities, while British cannon a,e snakIng the very walls of this court house "14er very foundation Ipause for reply tap Jumped one of the justices, highly exci-
 e1 oy the appeal, and thus addressed the pros- bbCIIog attorney: Look here, Mr. A. you ,, -aI better strike bee line from this courthouse r ""n your British authorities, or Fll commit tt ;ou Prisoner you can go, Crier, adjourn '4e court British authorities be d-d!''
The true Democrat., 1857-04-07
MartIn Moody Holt is Dead!

ooo' m hls infinite wisdom, has seen fit to 1eiiove p' mn from earth. His disease was pnc n'nls'o rremonalls supervening upon Chronic bronchitis l have witnessed many in r,,, professional capacity, die, but none have seon who dled so tranquily, to bear his snffer;noS Sn patiently. For several days anterior to h;o death, he suffered excrucating pain. Yet q murmur never escaped his lips. When ouss. tioned In regard to his peace with God his an swer Was "all is we'll" Mir. Holt was born in oedtord county, Tenn, Jan. 11th, 1921. He married Miss Louisa J. McFailon. and emigrat. ea to this county few years ago, where he oled near Wilton, Pike county, Ark. on the Ioth February, 1857. He was member oftbe Methodlst Episcopal church, south, and mem per of Centre Point Lodge, Mo- 87. A. Y. M. lie participated and tough bravely in our late war with Mexico, facing the enemy in four en- ements-Mo Monterey Cero Gorda. Queen Vic torla and Vera Cruz--under command of Cant rfie,Son or the Tennessee regiment Tn the oat'ie or Monterey he was the sixth man to enter the fort, and described the scene as hor- iioie All MT. Ills acquaintances conceded if on every hand, and award to him, a good true, ana brave soldier, fighting alone for the love of HIS country. Hls remains were, on the 2lst CohVeyed Dy hlS Masonic brethren to the Mount Fleasant burlal ground where they were inter- req with the usual and ancient forms of that order Mr. Holt leaves wife'and four small children to mourn his loss. Yet they mourn as those who have hope "What is their ire parable loss Is his eternal gain"
 "Far dearer the grave or the prison,
 lIumed by one patriots name.
 nan the trophies of all who have risen.
 Ger Liberty's ruin to fame"
 c. s. WOLFE.
 Departed this life, in Camden, on Friday morning, March 27th MRs MARY KATE WHIT. FIELD, consort of L. R. Whitfield, in the 2lst year of her age
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protection indispensable, it becomes an abso- lute necessity that we should adopt means to produce a like result. Evaporation from the surface of the soil must be retarded: dry wind will in three hours, absorb more than the sun will in ten, and return none in the form of dew. The rapid changes which the plants con- posing our crops undergo are very injurious; a certain mean of temperature and moisture, with little variation, being essential to the most perfect development of the plant and seed.- Ohs0 Earnaer
The true Democrat., 1857-04-07

STEAMBOAT DIsAsTERs.-In our telegraph column will be found notice of the loss of the steamer W hite Bluff. This boat was bound from Cincinnati to Little Rock, and most ol her freight was for citizens of Arkansas The boat. 1t will be perceived, is a total loss, with her sinking. In our river column will also be found notice of the loss of the steamer Eau Claire. Within the past two weeks, some eight or ten boats have been sunk, but what is remarkable, (f we except the reported loss on the White Buff) no loss of life has followed from the disasters. We learned last evening there was some prospect of raising the Shotwel We hope such will prove to be the case.-Memphis Appeat, 29h ut.
The true Democrat., 1857-04-07
NEW YORK AT YOUR DOOR.

RlRECT from New York we have received AC beautiful stock of seasopabc goods for persons of all ages and sexes, embracing in part-Grenadine and Barege Robes: Solid Barege and Tissues of all coors; fIain Black Gros de Rhine Silk a very superior
 article; India Dimitv;
 Plain and Fancy Bonnet Ribbons, cheaper than ever
 heretofore offered: Ladies Long and Short Mitts: Fine Linen Cambric and Linen Cambric Handker-
 chiefs;
 Silk Handkerchief;
 Black and fancy Silk Cravats and Ties: sohd and Figured Lawns of every conceivable quali- ty and pattern Of our Spring and Summer Prints, It Is scarcely worth while to speak, they are unap- pToacha6ie in style and price-we never fail to please when the Calico is examined
 Irish and Printed Linens-it is refreshing to look at them. ~ '0~ The stock is complete of Cottonades, Bed Ticks, Iancy Linen Drilling, Planters Drilling Brown Hheetng and Shirtings, Beached Shooting and Shirt ing etc. etc In short if you want good fresh goods, on cash terms, call and see
 April '. '57 Al UJrTT
The true Democrat., 1857-04-07
Later from Nicaragua-A.rival of
 the Illinois

Ne0 Fork, March 28.-The steamer Illinois has arrived. The news from California is un. important.
 The intelligence from Nicaragua is unfavo rable to Gen. Walker. One hundred and twenty-hv of his men deserted and took pas sage on the Illinois and Grenada, the Costa Ricans paying their passage.
 The Allies will soon be reinforced by 5000 men.
 It was the intention of Gen. Canas to march with l,oOO men from Leon against Rivas; and !oOO other men would be marched against San Juan. It was the intention of the allies to sur round Walker with nearly 6OOO men.
The true Democrat., 1857-04-07
HOLLOWAY,S PILLS.

Let the sick give heed. The stomach is the com miSsariat ot the physical system. It furnishes the material sustenances of every organ If disordered the whole body anguishes but however affected. its tones and vgor may always be restored by course of these irresistible Pills Sold at the manufacores No 80 Maiden Lane, New York and No 244 Stand London; and by all druggists, at 25c., 621lc, and Sl per box.
The true Democrat., 1857-04-07

THE TRUE CAsE.-H. NJ. TRUE is undergo lng an examination before Justice JOHNSTON, at St. Louis, for his slippery tricks in that city, and the Republican is publishing the evidence III full. It is decidedly rich. The Justice had made up his mind for prolonged siege, and gives notice to counsel that he intends adjourn ing the court on the fourth of July, wheth the case is concluded or not!-Appeol
The true Democrat., 1857-04-07
Destructive fire at St. LOuis.. Powder
 EYnjoSion

St Louis March 2S-A fire broke out las night in Albrights gun store, No. 24 Main street, which, communicating, large quantity ot powder exploded, destroying that building and No: 20, adjoining Crat's hardware store A pedder named Morse who occupied the eel lar was killed, and Frank Coyle, Mrs. Curtis young Albright, young Curtis, and others were badly injured. Loss, S5OOOOO
The true Democrat., 1857-04-07
ARE YOg SICN-or have von friends tEa

Ot7 fk VT TI'VC 0I' IIIVIIIIs i1Tc scki Then read Dr. Ea>terly's advertisement in another column of this paper and go to the agent in this place and obtain the medicines recommended for the Complaint We allude to Dr. Easterly's Iodine and sar>parilla, Dr. Carcrs Cough Balsam Dr. ta,terlvs Fever and Ague Killer and Dr. Hoolers Female Cordial. These medicines have b.cn thor oualtl s'ed in the various forms of disease for which they recommended aml can be confidently recommended as the most eficacious remedies known They are very popular and selling rapidly in nearly every city anl town in the United States To be had of the agent
 March r, 57.-lm. J. J. McALMONT.
The true Democrat., 1857-04-07
CONGRESSIONAL NoM1NAr1oxs- Tho fol

CONGRESSIONAL NoMINATIoNs-The follow ing gentlemen are announced as candidates for congress m Tennessee : Albert Galatin Wat Hihs, democrat, for the first district; Samuel A. smith, democras, for the third district; John Ii. Savage, democrat for the fourth district; Charles Ready, K. N. for the fifth district; Geo. w. Jones, democrat, for the sixth district: J"hn Y. Wright, democrat, for the seventh district and F. K. ZoIlicoffer, K N, for the eighth district h Ready and Zollicoffer's dis tlcts conventions have been called, and the nominations will be contested; in the former by Robert hatton, Esq., and, in the latter, by Gen. James M. Quarles and John A. McEwen.
The true Democrat., 1857-04-07

that almost every section of the country abounds in persons publicly known, who have beer restored from
 alarming and even desperate diseases of the lung. by iiS use hen once tried its superiority over every other medicine o ts kind is too apparent to escape obs.rvati n. and where it's virtues are known the pubic no longer hesitate what antidote to employ for thedistressing and dangerous affections of the puimo- nary organs which are incident to our climate By It's timely use many nay almost all attacks of disease upon the Lungs or throat arrested and thus are 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 viii have cause to depore it when it is too late Proofs Of thesnrprsing efficacy of the Cherry Pectoral need not De 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 its use, will find them in my American Al manac which the agent below named has to furnish gratis for every one.
 Prepared by Dr. J. c. Aver. Lowell Mass, and sold by J. J. McAIMONT. Little Rock
 Il. F. Farnsworth tS Co.,, Memphis; J. Wright & Go, New Orleans, and by agents in every county in the State. Feb 3. 1857 2m
The true Democrat., 1857-04-07
All of Spalding & Rogers Shows
 Coming!

MESSRS. SPALDING & :" ROGERS, having con- centratcd all their Circuses, Museums, Minstrel Bands and Steamboats, South and West, for the Season of 1857. respect fully announce that the Season here will commence with the
 Banjo MinstreIs,
 Under the direction of NED
 DAVIS, consisting of sE Fourteen Star Min.
 strel Performers! enlarged, revised and improv- ed, so that it is confidently claimed to be the best Band in the United States.
 Will be exhibited at Little Rock, Monday, Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday April 27th. 2Sth. 29fh and
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30th. Open 2 and o'clock P M., on board Messrs $. tS R's beautiful Steamer Banjo, which they have fitted in recherche style, with Stage, Music Saloon Cushion, Seats, etc., etc.
 Admission 90 cts, Children and Servants 25 cts.
 At LEWISBURG. May 1st; and at DARDA- NELLIE, May 2d, 1857. Aplil ', 1857 2w
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Another Sleamaoat CoIi;s;o.

Cairo, March 28.-The steamer Gaorco AL las. came Tn collision with the White Bluff, ina. "iSht about nine o'clock. The latter sunk lnlI' llIoaiA'e'y' her cabin separating from her
 iso lost; three lives reported lost.
The true Democrat., 1857-04-07

Bridge Burned--President'sN Nephew Dead.
 Baltimore, March 27.-The Railroad Rridge at Petersburg is burnt
 Mr. Lane, the nephew of Mr. Buchanan, died at Lancaster yesterday, from disease con- tracted at the National Hotel. Washington.
The true Democrat., 1857-04-07
LAND FOR SALE.

TWO small tracts of land for sale, ore piece ad Il joining R. L. Galloway. the other is on the Pine Bluff road and joins Mir. Fletcher For further particulars enquire at this ofice
 April [, 1857 St
The true Democrat., 1857-04-07
STEAMBOAT REGISTER.
Tribute of Respect.

At a meeting of the members of- the bar, in attendance, and officers of the Ashley Circuit Court, held at the court room, March l7, 1857, to express their regret at the death of their deceased brother and friend, ALEXANDER K. ERWIN, the following proceedings were had, to wit:
 On motion, the Hon. Theodorck F. Sorrels was called to the chair, and Robt. F. Holmes was appointed secretary.
 On motion, the chair appointed John c. Mur- ray, of Jefferson, Robt. H. Dedman, of Dallas, and M. L. Hawkins, of Ashley, committee to draft resolutions.
 The committee presented the following reso- lntinn,.
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Proclamation by the Governor.
 100 DOLLARS REWARD.

"HEREAS It has been reported to me by the W Sheriff of Polk county, in the State of Arkan- sas, that on the sixth day of March, A. D. 1857, a negro man calling himself Nose, committed a foul and attrocious murder upon the body of one Alfred Nicholas in said county and that the murderer had escaped from the custody of said Sheriff, and was, on the 18th day of March, 1857, running at large Therefore, l, Elias N. Conway, Governor of the State of Arkansas, by virtue of the authority in me vested by law, do hereby offer a reward of one hundred dollars, to any person persons who shall after the date of this proclamation arrest and deliver to the sheriff of Polk county, Arkansas the said murderer NOSE, that justice in this behalf may be had and executed
 In testimony whereof, I Elias N Con-
 way, Governor of the State of Arkan- l.. S. sas, have hereunto signed my name
 and caused the seal of the State of
 Arkansas to be affixed at Little Rock, Arkansas, this 30th day of March, A. D. lS57 By the Governor, ELIAS N. CONWAY. D. B. GREER, Secretary of State.
 By Thos c. Shepperd, Dep. Sec'y.
 DESCRIPTION.
 Said negro Nose. is about six feet high, very black--weighs about two hundred pounds-is about thirty years of ago-was heavily land-cutfed, and said he belonged to Samuel Norris of Clark county Arkansas. 25 3w.
The true Democrat., 1857-04-07
aNSaS AHairS

New Fork, March 28.-Walker will not start for Kansas yet awhile; Major Stanton, of Ten nessee. hls secretary, will be acting Governor meantime
The true Democrat., 1857-04-07

LUST opened fine lot of Spring and Summer c Dress Goods; Flounced and Plain Bareges'; Lin ems; Musns; Plain and Figured; Brantines, Floanced Organys, Black and White Challys and Black Grenadnes. Please call and examine our stock. March 3l '57 MRS. JONES'
The true Democrat., 1857-04-07
J. J. McALMONT.
AYERS CHERRY PE.ToRAL.

E tNOR the rapil cure eff Coughs.
 l Colds, Hoarscne>s. Bronchitis. W hopping Cough, Asthma and Consumption. is universally known asthe best remedy ever yet discovered for every variety of Pulmonary disease. So wide is the field of it's usefulness and so numrrnms the caseS nf its c,,rn-
The true Democrat., 1857-04-07
HELIOGRAPHY

Photography and Stereoskop Gallery. rTNHE undersigned Artists. re- Ns l spectfuly inform the Ladies ks2JwE25-IW and Gentlemen, and the public ,AF34FsXXlsS;S0 generally that they have opened SNsssN3I&M PhOtographicai Gallery in sksE@% Little Rock, and now prepared to take Iikene from o'clock A. NJ. till o'clock F. M
 All persons wishing to have likeness taken are requested to call and examine our Specimens
 As this branch of Photography is entirely new, fatter ourselves that it win please every one
 Ladies are requested to be attred in Dark dresses
 Persons wishing to learn this profitable Art may cal on KRONE < VEETER, Artists
 GarretJ's Building Markham street.
 March 31. '57.
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M ASONIC.

ABERDEEN LODGE. No TO-
 Friday, Aarch l8tA, 1857. A T a stated Convocation of Aberdeen Iodce No A 70, William K. Ams was legally expelled for unmasOnic conduct.
 26-lt MOSES WADDLE Sec'v Pro Tenn
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NOTICE

THE unfinished law business of Pike de Cummins. Il as well as that of Mr. Cummins, will be as promptly attended to as circumstances will admit of; and where my attention cannot be given, some competent person will be present to arrange and settle such business.
 A. II. GARLAND, Surviving March5l SHAW partner of Cummins & Garland.
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MILLINERY, MILLINERY.

N KS. JONES has the honor to inform her custo- AsA mers and Ladies in particular, that she has just returned from New Orleans, with fine assortment of Spring and Summer Millinery and Dress Goods. Please give me call
 Country orders promptly and accurately executed.
 March 3l '57 MRS. JONES
The true Democrat., 1857-04-07

OE lou are writing my bill on rough pa- per, sad client to his lawyer; well ;" repli ed the lawyer, |" 1t will be fiea in court"
The true Democrat., 1857-04-07
Grapeshot Sunk.

y Louisville, March 27.-The Oglesby run in- to the Grapeshot and sunk her.
The true Democrat., 1857-04-07

GRANVILLE NJ PETERSON. w. w. GRIFFIN MCPHERSON GRIFFIN,
 DEALERS Staple Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware,
 Queensware, Doors, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, etc., east side D Main street, Little Rock, Arks Little Rock, Ark, March 24, 1857 25-
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MORAL.

Ye gentle youths of tender years,
 With faces smooth as glass, Now leave off shaving thrice week, For beard will come at last: And, when it comes you'll sure regret The anxious care displayed, For beard comes on just at the time When youthful beauty fades.
The true Democrat., 1857-04-07
SPRAYED OR STOLEN.

A. ENROM the Subscriber on the soth so 62a,. March, 1857, one Indian Mare 1SN Tony, light iron gray, heavy with foal, has istnla nlarks Il on the neck and round ring brand about s,ears old, was here purchased last fail, of horse
 A dark bay Horse Missouri Pony, about or 8 years old' black mane and tail; white on some feet, put don't recolect which; had him about wears. <, liberal reward will be paidto any person taking .hefn up and informing me of the fact or delivering them at my residence near Little Rock
 April '57 HENRY JaCopI ,IsD SUPERIOR CHEWING TOBACCO.
 oel received p Butts Superior Chewing Tobacco 1i, "iii ioi -,i sae oy HUTT x POPE. A us LisI OF LETTERS remaining in the rost ofhce at Little Rock, Ark, on the 8lst day of March, 1857; which if not taken ont before the goth day of June lS57 will be sent to the General Post Office as dead letters.
The true Democrat., 1857-04-07
LIST OPENED
New Spring and Simmer GoOds

JUST OPENED A FINE assortment of Lace and silk Mantias. A- March 3l '57 MRS. JONES.
The true Democrat., 1857-04-07

WE have on hand a large assortment ofEA that line. W GEGPGE c. 1pO
 April 7 1857 - ~
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GROCERIES.
TENNESSEE MILLET SEED.
NEW CLOTHING STORE

hand and for sale cheap,a lot of fresh Tennessee O Millet Seed Apply to A. J. HUTT.
 April ', 1857. Main street.
The true Democrat., 1857-04-07

aanoandas rnSRTsqF o ,ss sts sg1s rsas5e sf a in ROCK ana adjoining country, that he has opened a
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COOKING STOVES

w have on hand few good Cooking ,6a. W Stoves, of the most desirable pattorns fdsA which will be sold low x
 April ', 1857 W. GEORGE .S RRO
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-04-03
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AN Arkansas JOKEl

An Arkansas correspondent Of the
Plcayune tells the following good ope.
In early times in q county not far of, l,
these country Gram shops were not com
mon. as they were all lover the State,
where the boys met every Saturday even
ing to shoot for whisky and cool off With
as6ght or Two. On one of these occasions,
a big. sstrappiug sixfooter. full of. - bust
. head and dutch courage. having been
beat At the mark. slapped his 6sss togeth-
er and swors he was "spilin for fight"
and could whip any man who could beat
him shooting. .r.Es-g .-1- ..
This was not noticed by the man it was
Intended for.. This. Of course. made him
braver aud madder. He roared out :
a. kin whip any man who kin beat me
sho"tin-whoup.ee T. r..# a..
This man aimed at still said nothing.
Sixfooter here bill, d "ver--so he walk
ed right up 10 him, shook his fist in his
face and said
''YOv kin shoot. kin you but you
dAFn't.to fight me--I am unanimous
h"rse-ee! WhooP-cer -
The man addressed still said notEirp
Six'ooter I"aIed again the louder. aud
Hsid he must have light il he had to
buy it." - ....
Look here. Siiekemgoeasy. if you'll
give me far fight, II: give you COW
aud calf"
Slicksm deliberately began to strip.
Says he !: -- i.
If that's anything to be made, I'm
in" --..
SixfOoter turned a little pale--couldn't
back down now--struck a ring-pitched
in-and Six-footer gutmost confouudedly
and soundly thrashed. Rose. shook the
dirt off and swore he wouldn't pay. ''tor
IWA1n't in The bargain he was to be swal-
Ioped-'' g.. ....
Siiekeu said. I'm sue You"
- Sue away ~ said Six -footer. and
mounted his bear skin and rode of
SIickem went to the county seat, saw a
lawyer. and told him hrs case: lawyer
told him it was good case. and he would
gain it for him told him 10 make out an
aecoun: for "work and labor done" and
sue before a. ustice of the peace. He did
so: justice OF the peace gave judgement
for plaintiff. and ordered the constable TO
drive the COW aud calf to him. Here it
rested. The defendant was heard TO say:
'WeN. | reckon that mout be law, but
my losing that COW and calf all come q
my not kivrring all the points iu the trade,
l 'spose ]"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-04-03
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