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The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

BONES FOR FRUIT TREEs.-Bones collect in considerable quantities about every household, and In villages there are many who have no use for them. They may be had for the gath erlng oftentimes, or for small consideration A tree-planter can make no better investment of few dollars than to purchase these old bones, and, after crushing them into inch peices. put bushel or two into each border where tree is set. They are also an excellent dressing for trees already planted, and may be dug in around the roots. Old trees that have become stunted and unfruitful are often started into new growth and fruitfulness by this means. It sometimes remedies the cracking of pears. All the bones about the premises should be saved for the fruit trees.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

NICE SENTIMENT.--The Rev. Mir. Kaloch, who was recently tried by a court and jury on the charge of the crime of licentious and inde- cent conduct, committed "against the peace and dignity" of the common wealth of Massachu. sets, is the author of the following nice and dignifed sentiment:
 "We have laid the antiquated old fogy, Lewis Cass, on the shelf of political retirement. We have buried Erastus Brooks, the most mo- torious and unmitigated slanderer of Col Fre- mont, under the putrid mound of his own call umnies, and left him to rot in the offal of po- litcal corruption. Wehave compelled Buchanan to go into the Presidency a0ih b,tta small minority, and under e protest from the CHRISTIANITY, THE INTELLIGENCE AND THE DECENoY OF THE NORTH.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
A Characteristic Parody,

You'd scarce expect one of my age To smoke cigars and look so sage; And If should moustache wear, (AIthoush the hair is rather spare) Don't view me with a critics eye, But pass my little whiskers by. Big aches from little t0e-co,ns flow; Long boards from do,0ny faces grow; And though my beard is short and young, Of tender growth, and lately sprung, Yet all the whiskers in the town Once existed but in do,on. But why may not Charley's face Be covered like others of his race Exceed what Tom and Dick have done. Or any man beneath the sun? Nhere're the whiskers, far or near, That do not find a rival here? Or where's the boy but three feet high Who has more fuzzy beard than I?
 You've AMERICA.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

CHANGE OF FooD FOR ANIMALs-The kind ot food for animals should be changed frequent. ly. A horse long kept on shorts will be affect- ed with fever in his legs and feet, producing result similar to founder. Shorts corn meal or cob meal, should never be given except in mixed state with cut hay or straw. This will require them to eat slower and the food is better prepared for digestion. If given alone, it fer ments rapidly in the stomach, producing a gen. eral fever, injures the digestive powers, and finally produces stiffness throughout the limbs. When these results are discovered the remedy is change of food. Continued feeding on oats alone will produce the same results as shorts or meal, and as many a founder is caus- ed by 1t as by feeding and drinking when the horse is warm. If necessity compels a person to feed horse on shorts, cornmeal or cobmeal, supply of salt should be added to prevent fer mentation in the stomach.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
Home and Friends.

Oh! there's power to make each hour, As sweet as heaven designed 1t; Nor need we roam to bring it home,
 Though few there be that find it. We seek too high for things close by,
 Ard lose what nature found us; For life hath here no charm so dear
 As home and friends around us. We oft destroy the present joy
 For future hopes-and praise them: Whilst flowers as sweet bloom at our feet II we'd but stoop to raise them; For things afar still sweetest are
 When youths bright spell hath bound us But soon we're taught the earth hath nough Like home and friends around us. The friends that speed in time of need, When hopes fast reed is shaken, WI! show us still that, come what will. We are not quite mistaken. Though all were night, if but the light From friendships altar crowned us, 'Twould prove the bliss of earth was this, Our home and friends around us!
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
For the True Democrat
LOVE-.
BY JOHN CART

DI JOhN CAhIER. U ask me not what woe and bliss The secret heart may know, " hen opening to the mornings kiss Loves blu-hing tlowrets glow! bu' 'ld me paint the tints that play On wonder glowing west, Where all the lingering charms of day ln dazzling beauty rest. Or bid me tell the fears that rise On midnight's sable crown. When rending throes torment the skies, And hurl destruction down. For such is love the entrancing ray That giIds the morning dew, Or plays around the parting day, Burns in the lightning too!
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
THE LAW YER.

BY JOHN G. SAKE. An attorney was taking a turn,"
 In shabby habilmentS drest; His coat was shockingly worn,
 And the rust had invested his vest. His brooches had suffered breach. His linen and worSted were worse, He had scarce a whole crown in his hat And not a half crown in his purse. And thus as he wandered along,
 A cheerleSs and comfortless elf, He sought for relief in a song,
 Or complainingly talked to himself. Most unfortunate man that 1 am," For my only client is glief; The case is I've no case at all,
 And Tn pref l have ne'er had brief, 1.-The profession's already so full or lawyers full of profession. That modest young man. n.likemvself. Can't make the slightest impression. "They grant Pm acquainted with grants,' Gan devise a devise or plea. Can make good plea in fee simple But can't get the simplest feel "l've waited and waited in vain,
 Expecting an opening to find, here an honest young lawyer might gain Some reward for the toll of his mind" While thus he wandered along,
 His eye accidcnty fell On very deep hole ir the ground, And he sighed to himself "it is we'll" To curb his emotions, he sat
 On the curbstone the space of minute, Then cried, there's an opening at last" And in less than jify was in it. Next day twelve citizens came,
 The coroners quest to attend, To the end that 1t might be determined How the man had determined his end. The man was a lawyer, it seems" Said the foreman who "opened" of course "A lawyer, alas" cried another
 He undoubtedly died of remorse" A third said he knew the diseased, An attorney well verSed in the laws, And as to the cause of his death,
 Twas no doubt for the want of cause.'' The " crowner' at length gave verdict, Which finally settled the matter. That the young man was drowned because He could not keep his head above water
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
NO GOD,

The following verses bv Mrs. Lydia H. s gourney, were suggested by the words in tl 14th Psalm of David: "The fool hath said hls heart there is no God" No God! No Godt' The simplest flower That on the wild is found, Shrlnks as it drinks its cup of dew,
 And trembles at the sound "No God!' Echo cries
 From out her cavern hoar. And every wandering bird that flies,
 Reproves the Atheist lore. The solemn forest lifts it's head
 The Almighty to proclaim, The brooklet on its crystal urn
 Doth leap to give his name How swells the deep and vengeful sea. Along his billowy track, The rent Vesuvius opes his mouth
 To hurl the falsehood back. The palm tree with its princely crest, The cocoa's leafy shades, The bread-fruit bending to it's load,
 In yon far island gades; The winged seeds that, borne by winds, The rowing sparrows feed, The melon on the desert sands,
 Confute the scorner's creed. "No God" With indignation high The fervent Sun is stirrd, And the pale Moon turns palef still, At such an impious word. And from their burning thrones, the Stars Look down with angry eye, That thus worm of dust should mock Eternal Majesty
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
NO. 30.

OF Col. B. c. HARLEY, the efficient special agent of the post office department, paid visit to our city during the past week. We are pleased to learn from him that there is good prospect of much improvement in our mail fa- clties to the interior hereafter. If our citizens Will do their duty by keeping up the road, so as to encourage contractors on the different routes, the service will be performed well.- With a good and practicable road to Little Rock, we will have tri-weeklv service in four horse coaches to that point as regularly as the weeks pass. It may soon be so to the offices above and into Missouri too
 Let us then encourage these improvements We have postmaster general and an agent who feel the importance of good service on those routes It only requires the CO., operation of the people to secure such service.-H Helena Den0crat
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

0T great deal is said and written against the extravagance of the times, but who says anything about the meanness of -frugality? The truth is, extravaganza shows for itself and everybody can see it,'while meanness naturally sneahs, and, not being much observed, escapes comment. sensible man will supply every reasonable want without regard to tho opinions Of other people. The stsical plan of "lopping off our desireso is simply cutting our feet off to save shoe leather Do mt do tits bad economy-B0St0n Post
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

"STICK TO THE OLD.''-A new broom sweeps clean, and so it is with the new vegeta- ble wonders that come into favor once in a while; but as the planting season comes on, we want to put in a plea for the old and tried friends of the field and garden on which our toretathers were raised, and which they raised and bequeathed to us, their fast children, as the best heritage of the earth. These are the good old yellow corn, the mealy Irish potatoes, the beans and peas and pumpkins, the beets and carrots and cabbages, the clovers and timothies and red tops, the wheat, rye, oats and barley, the buckwheat, turnips, and old Carolina pota- toes. All these have stood the eating world in good stead many time, and we rather thinkit will not do to dispense with them yet Give them the same careful attention that you be- stow upon the new candidates, and they will continue to repay you as of old, and when the winter comes on they will not be all moonshine Tn your barns, or your cellar, or your granaries, but something substantial to fall back upon. -Ohjo Cultimtor
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
ONE BY ONE.-BY CHARLES DICKENS.

One by one the sands are flowing,
 One by one the moments fall; Some are coming, some are going,
 Do not strive to grasp them all. One by one thy duties wait thee,
 Let thy whole strength go to each; Let not future dreams elate thee,
 Learn thou first what these can teach. Hours are golden links, Gods token, Reaching heaven; but one by one Take them, lest the chain be broken, Ere thy pilgrimage be done.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
WOOL, ISOEIS!

How to Prepare the Wool for the New Carding Machines, in Pike County. M ASH it and pick it clear of Burs.- <zzItss w This is for the interest the owner. esssassS Send at the rate of one gallon of Lard to sfsszIl ya'l y log Pounds Of Wool, but do not grease the Wool yourselves. Send sheets blankets sufficient o pack the rolls. Send paper with your name and instructions each parcel. The price for Carding is " cents pound. or one quarter toll as you like. WOOL ROLLS Always on hand for sale.
 HENRY MERRILL, Agent. April IA i57 if
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

COFFEE. s)S SACKS best Rio Coffee inst rocoi,oa o, e. ~.) sale at KTNNE;4p KIN ;ais ieegIVed Gg and for Marcn 10 1857 n0"P 'toie.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
THE GREAT COMET

HAS not come, but A. J. HUTT'S large and Z well selected stock of HARDWARE has, /A among which may be found the following; S
 Shot Guns, Double and Single barreled; Rifles. flint and percussion locks; Clocks 24 hour and day Grain Cradles and Scythes Carpenters Tools of all descriptions superior Cotton, Grub and Garden Hoes; Log, Fifth and Trace Chains; S Cut Mill and Hand Saws; Horse Nails; Ames long and short handled Spades and Shovels; Cotton and Wool Cards; Corn and Coffee Mills: Locks and Latches; superior Pocket and Table Cutlery Razors and Razor Strops; Files of all kinds: Bench Screws; Flow Lines: Fish Hooks and Lines; Gun Caps Birdie Bits; Brass and Proce lain Kettles; Hooks and Hinges; and in fact every thing usually found in Hardware House, from cambric needle to crow-bar, to which the attention of purchasers is respectfully invited. -
 April 2l 'o7. J; HoII,
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

WALKER BULLET PRooF.-A letter from Rivas, written by Capt. $. R. Anderson, of the Nicaraguan army, giving an account oi Walkers late great battle, says" General Walker then at the head of the infantry battalion, made desperate charge upon the barricades, and, after immense slaugh- ter, cut his way past them. At least five hun dred shots were fired at the General, but all to no effect. He is not to be killed by the bullets of the enemy"
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

COMPOSITION OF METEoRIc SroNEs-A pe- cullar characteristic in respect to the meteoric stone, and which proves to be of high signif- canoe, viz: its substance, is composed of various mineral ingredients which are identical with matters of familiar occurrence upon the earth, but amidst these iron is found in great abund- ance as 1t Is never found on the earth; that is. in native or nearly pure metallic and uncom- bined state. On the terrestrial surface iron is always mingled with divers matters, from which it has to be extracted by art when it is required as pure metal. The omnipresent and corrosive oxygen of the air alone prevents 1t from maintaining such condition long; this rusts and eats 1t away. Oxygen and iron have so lrresistlbly strong an attraction or affinity for each other that they invariably combine when they are left together. Thus, then, the unoxy- dzed and purely metallic condition of iron in the arolite proves that it comes from situation in which there is no oxygen; that is, from be- yond the bounds of the atmosphere, and that 1t is therefore altogether unterrestrial.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
10 B v 0 RK .

n, facilities fer doing all descriptions of Job Work ~ m nnassed by printing establishment in the y have procHred, of sixteen hundred dol m one of Isaac Adams mammoth printing machines, which nabe us do book and pamphlet work superior style and at very low prices.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
S.rong Inducements to Subscribe!!
TERMS OF ADynRT TTsTvg

en advertisements will be inserted for per square, ~ or less for the first insertion and 30 for each vtss,uent insertion ,bants advertising by the year will be charged 30 piona cards and other advertisements, not exceeding -.nsts. i 10 annum.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
BACON! BACON!!
SHOES! SIIOES..
tDsS. SHOTS

SO Bus}ins: VI 30 do Lalie, fine French Kid sas~.-->--e
 Bootecs:
 go dc Ladies fine French Kid Slippers; I3 do Lpdies fine Lasting Heel Gaters: 23 do Misses fine Heel Boote.; DO do Misses fine Lasting Gaiters; 100 do Childrens Shoes, assorted. For sale bv NPS TONrS April l4 '57
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS!

SIhINN AND St M hER (rOODS! HAVING returned from the East we respectfully announce to our friends and customers that we are III receipt of an extensive assortment of New Dress Goods.
 Latest style Spring and Summer Silks: Delaines; Brazes, Robes, Callies, Fancy Lawns, Ginghams Swiss, ,Jackonet Brilliantuns together with well selected assortment of Plain and Fancy Prints Osna- burghs, Silk and Cotton Hosiery, Kid and Pie Mic Gloves and mitts-Parasols. Lace MantiIlas and ShawIs, of the latest and most approved patterns. French Embroidery.
 Swiss and Jaconet Edging and inserting Fine French worked Collars and Underslceves, Black Bugle Lace and Collars. Velvet Ribbons Gentlemens' Furnishing Goods.
 Fine French Cloth Raglin Coats, Plain and Fancy Sprin- and Summer Clothing of all descriptions. Very large assortment Pants, Vests all made to or der and warranted the latest style: Fancy Spring Cravats, Byron Collars, Farcy Linen Shirts, White Shirts.
 Boots and Shoes. French Calf Boots, Calf Kid and Patent Leather shoes Brogans etc., Ladies Heel Slippers and Gators Walking Shoes.
 Hats, Caps and Flats.
 Black Silk Hats, Cas>nere do. new style: Wool Palm and Canada straw Hats, Scotch Plaid Caps.
 Gold Jeweiry, warranted Pure. Boys Clothing.
 A small assortment Boys Clothing and Shoes We
 propose to sell any of the above Goods very cheap for cash.
 Thanking our customers for past favors we hope and patronage. Fikins says no trouble to show Goods. Come and See. At he old stand of D. Ben der. l.. NJ. FILKINS < co. Little Rock April 2l '57
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
Encourage Home Enterprise.
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 x-.~S SsssrzzS. CHAIRS! CEA!itS!! CFytIRSyvv

CEAIKS! EItAIkN!! CUAIRS!!! HAVING spent conSdera-
 TES.ssSle be time and money in ES-zSso Gla.41zSS acqualhtlne myself with the Asz-<c1.:S A.: manufacture of Chairs. procured and scasOrd ma teria; planned and constructed machinery for their manufacture that will, trust enable me to compete with the imported article, present my work to the public for inspection, and it to give general satisfaction
 n The material from which the CHAIRS ea k1z I offer are constructed, taken from ktA " our own forests, the machinery used in FT[T their construction, planned by myself and built in our own shops, and the power used native and to the manor born" Call and see me.
 Rooms on East Main st., at Prasch'. old stand Little Rock. Arkansas. WILLIAM DRAKE.
 Anril IA 1857 7-tf
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

0T We learn that Col R. F. Puliam, of this county, has been appointed United States district attorney for the western district of Ar kansas -Enrt lSmlh HernM
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
JOHN C.. SHAW.

X NY person related to John G. Shaw, deceased, Il who was born in Ireland, and emigrated to the .nted States. and died on his way from Tennessee I yaifonia in 1852 will find it to their interest to SlareSs J. B. HALBERT, Nashville, Tenn.
 March 3l 1857 l9w
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
NEW STOCK SpRJNc CoonS

LUST Received per steamer Umpire
 IF" ioo par Mems |. B. Kip pump sole Brogans; 50 '' Boys L. B. 4 " Men's French Calf sewed long leg'd laced 24 pair Mems French Calf begged gifted top Boots i2 par Mems super patent leather Oxford Ties: Iz Glove top Button Oxford Ties: l2 pair Mems fine Calf French Button Oxford Ties; F pair Mems lasting tpd Caters
 For sale for cash by GEO s. MORRISON
 April IA t57 "
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
To Advertisers.

persons desiring advertise, the True Democrat
 esents stronger inducements than any other paper
 + has by far the largest subscription list-s very uv read in every county. With list of nearly four qrd regua subscribers it IS read by not less than e'gh % thousand persons every week The True Democrat, nresents to the public the best medium for adver- .-.- tha mnst remuneratIve.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
LITTLE ROCK ARKANSAS TUESDAY
SWAN & CO.'S LOTTERIES,

 Owing to the great favor with which our Single Number Lotteries have been received by the public and the large demand for Tickets the Managers S. SWAN N Co.,. will have drawing each Saturday throughout the year. The following Scheme will be trawn in each of their Lotteries for May 1857.
 CLASS 34, To be drawn in the City of Atlanta Georgia in public, on
 SATURDAY. MAY od. 1857.
 CLASS 35, To be drawn in the City of Atlanta Georgia, in public, on
 SATURDAY., MAY 9th, 1857.
 CLASS 36, To be drawn in the City of Atlanta, Georgia, in public, on
 SATURDAY. MAY lGth. 1857.
 CLASS 37, To be drawn in the City of Atlanta, Georgia in public, on
 SATURDAY. MAY 23d, 1857.
 CLASS 38, To be drawn in the City of Atlanta Georgia, in public, on
 SATURDAY, MAY 3Oth. 1851. ON THE PLAN OF SINGLE NUMBERS. Three Thousand Two Hundred and Ninety Prizes MORE THAN ONE PRIZE EVERY TEN TICKETS '! MAGNIFICENT SCHEME
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

LAND GRANTS FOR RAuRoADs.-The follow. ing Is an approximate table of the amount of lands granted by Congress in the aid of build- ing railroads since 1850:
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
A Blind Man Restored to Sight.

J. II. McLEAN-Dear Sir: l have been suffer ing for four years from rheumatic eyes. being at tines altogether blind. l procured the advice Of several physicians, but none of them could do me any good. By the advice of friend applied your Volcanic Oil Linimeut' according to the directions ar5nnd the bottle, and it has cured me permanently have used it since for bruises sores. pains etc. and t has always giN Nen immediate relief. l live the main road near Pennington.
 Yours. respectfully. JOHN Il. ALLRED.
 Jefferson county, Mo.
 For horses it is far superior to any other remedy Tor curing amenes bruises, cuts old sores swellings etc, etc
 We say. then. to al who may be suffering from ex terna diseases call at once and get supply. Thou sanls of bottles are sold and used daily. and we have never heard of where it has failed in giving re- Aei when properly applied.
 .aS@ For sale ly J. Il. MCLEAN, proprietor, St Louis Mo
 For sale by J. J. McALMONT. April l4lS57. I'm
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
Something for the Ladies

NEWBERN x HUGHES, are now in receipt 4 of the best quality of Snuff. which will be sold 'Asap for cash NEWBERN 6 HUGHES.
 T Feb IT, '57.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
IRISH POT ATDFS.

on BARRELS Early and Late Irish Potatoes, just oo received Yer steamer Umpire No 3. and for Ae by RAPLEY. HANGER & co.
 April l4 '57 Lower Steamboat Landing.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
X WORD TO THE WISE!

M'Lem's Celebrated Strengthening Cord ial and Blood Purifier.
 It is the only remedy that will remove all impuri- te- from the Blood. It being Tonic it will at the same time Strengthen and Inyigorate the system. Thousands in St. Louis have used it. and the uni yarsa expression that it never fails in curing any complaint arising from dsordercd state of the Liver, Stomach or Bowels. A few doses will cure Diarrhoea or Dysentery.
 As Diuretic. it will cure any disease of the Kid neys Uterus. or Bladder as an Ateratiye. it will purify the blood. and remove all Yeowness, Pimpies 5r Sores from the skin. Itis sure preventive for Yellow Fever, Chills or Ague and Fever and Cholera. There is no mistake a5.ut it. We can refer to hundreds of Steamboat men and others to prove that fact McLEAN's STRENGTHENING CORDIAL does not qujc certificates to bring it into notice, dose iS sufficient to convince the most skepticl of its deru invigoratIng effects. Call and try it. It is very pleasant to take.
 Every Country Merchant should take supply home with him.
 J.U. MCLEAN, Sole proprietor of ths Cordial. Also McLLAN's olcanic Oil Liniment.
 .gs" Principal Depot. on the corner of Third and Pine streets. St. Louis Mo.
 For sale in Little Rock, by J. J. MoALMONT.
 April l4th, lS57. 27 2m.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
PRINTS.
SADDLERY, HARDWARE.

SADDLERY, HARDWARE. | 2 CROSS inch Buckles; V l6 1s % do. 13 inch do. dog. assorted Stiuups;
 " '' Breeching Loopes;
 '' do. Rings;
 " Japan s. A. Pad Trees;
 '' ' Wood Gig flames;
 :" Wagon flames;
 " Stage flames. | For sale by D. RENDER April 9S '57
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
GROCERIES. GRoCEIfIES

SUGAR. Coffee, Rice, Candles Soap. <<o.az .D starch Soda Crackers Butter Crackers se a KaI~ins one Barrel Crushed Sugar: Green and 2 Black Teas, very fine article. For sale bv
 April II '57 WM. .IONFS
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
McLean,s Volcanic Oil Liniment is truly

celebrated remedy and has done more to alleviate human suffering than any remedy ever discovered.
 One two applications will relieve the most se- were pain. bruee sprain
 Two bottles will cleanse purify and heal the fouest nicer or and it will heal the most severe burn sSd, without a scar.
 Every family should have supply constantly on hand for use in time of need.
 Read the following extract of letter, which is in eontestIbe proof of its wonderful efficacy:
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

Total ....................2 PC, 7953 To this we may add about three millions more granted by the last Congress, to Minneso- ta.