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Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22

THE EXPLOSION PARTY AT DELHI The Bombay Times thus narrates the advance of the explosion party to the Cashmere gate at Delhi. It is equal 10 anything recorded in ancient or modern history:
 This little band of heroes had to advance in broad daylight to the gateway, in the very teeth of a hot fire of musketry from above, and through the gateway and on both Hanks the powder bags were coolly laid and adjusted, but Lieut.. Salkeld was by this time hors de combat, with two bullets in him. Sergeant Carmichael then attempted to fire the train, but was shot dead. Sergeant Burgess then tried and suc- ceeded. but paid for the daring act with his life Sergeant Smith, thinking that Burgess too had failed, ran forward, but seeing the train ght had just time to throw himself into the ditch and escape the effects of the explosion. With d loud crash the gateway was blown in, and through it the third column rushed to the as- saut, and entered the town just as the other columns had won the breaches. Gen. Wilson has since bestowed the Victoria Cross on Lieuts Home and Salkeld, on Sergeant Smith, and on brave man of H. M. Fifty Second, who stood by Lieut. Salkeld to the last, and bound up his wounds
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22
TO TIE CITIZENS OF TIE WEST

Your attention is called to the advertisements of Dr. Hoopers Female Cordial, Dr. Eastery's Iodine and Sarsaparilla. pr. Eastery's Fever and Ague Xiii Ter and Dr. Carter's Cough Basam which have been placed in our columns by Dr. Eastery of St. Lous
 He is the sole proprietor of these popular articles They prepared to suit the diseases of the West. and We think the public can rely upon them as being more efficient in curing the diseases incident to this climate than much of the trashy stuff manufactured in the East which is flooding the country The Doc tor has had experience, and knows how to prepare medicines that will cure. We advise the afflicted to read the advertisements and give them trial
 They sold by
 Dee. l, 1857 Inn J. J. MoALMONT
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22

PEPPER Pepper is an almost universal con- dlment. Black pepper irritates and infames the coating of the stomach, red pepper does not: 1t eXcites but does not rritate consequently if should be used instead of black pepper It was known to the Romans, and has been in use in the East Indies from time immemorial, as it correctS that f1atulency which attends the large use of vegetable food. Persons in good health do not need any pepper in their food; but to those of weak and langnid stomachs, it is mani- fold more beneficial to use cayenne pepper at meals. than any form of wine, brandy or beer that can be named because it stimulates with. out the reaction of sleepiness or debility.- Hults Journal Of HeaHh.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22

VF In the probate court at Cincinnati, late ly, l'ractcing lawyer fined $500 for con tempt of court. There was a more notabla case oi the same class of offence and punishment, in the circuit court of the United States at the last spring term, in Mobile Justice Cambel fined member of the bar 5000, and ordered his name to be struck from the rolls of the court. for contempt. The contempt consisted in the f. ling of bil confering somei mputation against the Judge, for his conduct of suit in the same court, before he was appointed Judge. The Judge held the bill to be delamatory and libe- louS, and punished the attorney in the manner stated.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22
Proclamation by the Governor.
 aAnn na~nrh


 M HEREAS, It has been made known to me that wy on the 28th day of November, ls57 at Union springs, Tn Union county. Arkansas, W. s. Elliott was murdered by B. r. Gray and William ID. Neison, who fled from justice and still running at large
 Now therefore, l, ELIAS N. CONWAY, Governor Of the State Of Arkansas by virtue of the authority in me vested by law do hereby offer reward of four hundred dollars. for the arrest and delivery of the said E. F. Gray and William D. Nelson to the sheriff of the said county of Union, or two hundred doI- lars for the arrest and delivery of either of the said fugitives to the sheriff of the county aforesaid in order that justice may be had and executed.
 In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set
 my hand, and caused the seal of the State l.. S. of Arkansas, to be affixed, at Little Rock,
 this l4th day of December, 1857.
 ELIAS N. CONWAY. By the Governor
 D. B. GREER, Secretary of State. DEsCRrPTIoN.-'' B. F. Gray is about 30 years of age-will weigh about 40 pounds-quick spoken fair compleeted-hair dark and curly-nose short and small-mouth projects outward" '' William D. Nelson is dark complected-dark hair and blue eyesone of his legs has been broken which causes him to limp some." Dec. l5, 1857. 3w
 s8 Arkansaw Traveller will publish the above three weeks.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22
WAGON ROAD FROM MEMpHIs To CAIIpop

WAGON ROAD FROM MEMPHIS TO CALIFoR. NIA.-We clip the following from the Wash ington States:
 "The interior department has received advi- ces dated at Franklin, Texas, October 22nd. from superintendent J. B. Leach, stating that portion of his train had recently arrived at that place, and that the men were all well and the mules In good condition
 "Col Leach reports that the roads east of Fort Laramie were very rough, and much wasted by recent heavy rains. Scarcity of water had compelled the train to defect its course, be- tween Memphis and Franklin, much further south than was expected. making the distance nearly 1900 miles, Although the grass was scarce and very poor Col. Leach succeeded in getting the train through without losing any mules.
 Four working parties have been organized and are at work upon the road between Frank lin and Fort Fillmore. One party had gone on in advance to examine the country and select points for boring for water.
 'Col. Leach confidently expects that, dur ing the month of December, he will be able to report from Fort Yuma the amount of work necessary to be done, with proper estimates"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22

Dr. J. WHITE, Late Proprietor and Attending Physician in the Cincinnati Medical Insttnte-char- tered by the Legislature of the State of Ohio now Consulting Physician for the same; is on a Profes sional tour to Afkansas-- making LITTLE ROCK his central lolnt between Napoleon and Fort Smith,
 Dr. White has taken rooms at the DAWSON HousE in LITTLE Rook. where he may De consulted and his CELEBRATED REMEDIES dispensed during the months of Dec, Jan. and Feby. In the employment of his remedies the afflicted will quickly learn that they do not depress the system vital forces; but are con stantly reordttng the entire organism and buildinp mp and giving to the Constitution and nltnd, their youthful freshness, stamina and sfyeaqtb.
 Dr. w has long enjoyed the confidence of patients coming five and six hundred miles to the Institute in Cincinnati, for his remedies and advice; and it will be his highest asperaton, during his three months stay, in Little Rock-in dispensing his remedies, to glve gratifying compensation, to the afflicted for whatever distance they may come, or through their friends who may call for them uith statements of tteir cases, dges etc-but Dr. White prefers to let the highest authorities which several of the States furnshspeak, for his candor with the afflicted and the merits of his remedies Dr. WHITE desires the afflicted their friends to call at his room No. IF, and examine his letters and documents from both the North and the South, which are too lengthy and numerous to publish He will the same time should they desire it, acquant them fully with the nature and ent of their diseases with out charge should they after such examination prefer | to dispense with treatment
 We believe those who may carefully read Dr. l Whites Pamphlets, < THE HYGIENE MISCELLANY OR JOURNAL OF HEALrH"-,tree to aU-will find intima- tons and remedies suggested, which will benefit botA 1 tsemselres and q5Ricted friends.
 l Let no one therefore, to whom < THE JOURNAL OF HEALTH" may be presented who may call for it at | his room, fail to peruse 1t with care.
 Ltttle RocE, ArEansas, Dec. 15, 1857.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22
WESTWARD WITH THE COURSE OF EMPIRE

The Catahoula Independent 2l inst, says
 The annual emigration for Texas has again commenced, and our town on some days pre- sents large caravans of thrifty travellers going to the Lone Star State They are principally from Georgia and Alabama, and a few from Virginia and the Carolinas We notice in our exchanges from those parts that many thousands have and are leaving there to search for new homes in the southwest, for the most part in Arkansas and Texas, though considerable portion design settling on the fertile river lands in Louisiana
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22

A PROOF READER RUNNING OFF WITH A MAR REED WOMAN.-A great deal of talk has been created in this community, says the Nashville Gazette, within the past few days, by the ru- mored elopement of man named Wentworth with married lady, an English woman whose name our characteristic delicacy prompts Us to withhold. Wentworth had been residing here but short time, and represented himself as a regular licensed preacher, but was engaged as Poof-reader to one of the daily printing offices. short time ago he declined a situation in one of the other offices, because young man en- gagged in the establishment was addicted to the ugly habit of profane swearing
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22

STAGING IT TO THE PAcIFIC-The ovrland mail line now in operation from San Antonio Texas, to San Diego, California, carries passen- gers through. On the sixth trip W, stward, four were thus conveyed to San Diego The way mails are much increased. The entire road is now stocked with four hundred animals, twen- ty-five coaches. and seventy five men, (messen- gers and guards.) With this outfit they can ac- commodate six passengers. Further arrange mens are being completed to accommodate passengers through to New Orleans by this route. The fare from San Diego to New Dr. leans is $2OO, which sum includes meals on the route. The eighth mail from San Diego was to have been despatched on the 23d of October, with full complement of passengers. The schedule-time for the trip of this line is thirty days.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22

0TA countryman took his seat at hotel table opposite to agentleman who was indulging in bottle of wine. Supposing the wine to be common property, our unsophisticated country friend helped himself to it with the other gen. tleman's glass. "That's coole' exclaimed the owner of the wine, indignantly. "Yes," said the other, very solemnly, l should think there was ice in it."
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22
NOTICE.

OFFICE OF THE L. R. tl FT. S. B. c. x F.RRl
 Van Buren. December 5th 1857. ! NOL. SHOEMAKER. the Chief Engineer and Su- o perintendent of the L. R. and Fit. Smith branch of the Cairo and Fulton R. R Company. is fully thorzed by said company to take in charge all lands belonging to said Railroad Company. To levy taxes, to collect rents lease out for rent to that there is no damages done on any of the railroad lands. It is the intention of said company to commence work early practicable, and have given full power to Col. Shoemaker.
 Any person or persons tresspassing said railroad lands will be strictly dealt with according to law as the Chief Engineer is strngenty forced by said com pany, to attend to said railroad lands.
 MORFAU ROSE. President.
 HENRY WILCOX, Vice Presid't. Attest:
 JOIN B OGDFN Sa'v 1o.f
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22

Ex-PREsIDENT PIERCE AT NoRFoLK-Ex- President Pierce and wife arrived at Norfolk, Tuesday, where he is the guest of Samuel T. Sawyer, Esq, till the Powhatan sails. He was welcomed by salutes from the receiving ship Pennsylvania and the Norfolk light infantry On "Wednesday he visited the navy yard, and on Friday he was to receive his friends publicly at the Council Chamber The Powhatan was to be ready on or before the 10th inst
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22

CT Brigham Young, who defes the govern ment and threatens the armies of the United
 States, Is native of Whitehaven, Vermont, and Is tty-six years of age. His father was a farmer, originally from town in the vicinity of Boston, and young Brigham is said never to
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22

QrERY-Tell me, ye winged winds, that round my pathway roar do ye not know some quiet spot, where hoops are worn no more? Some lone and silent dell, some island or some cave, where women can walk three abreast along the village pave? The loud winds hissed around my face, and snickering answered, "nary place.,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22

DEATH OF A NEW YORK EDIToR-On the 2oth ult., Mr. N. R. Simpson, the editor and proprietor of the Day Book, died suddenly while on his way to Cypress Hills, L. l. MT. Simpson was on his way home in the Long Island cars when the sad occurrence took place He entered the cars full of life and health, but had not proceeded on his journey more than a mile when the hand of death came upon him. The conductor of the train saluted him just previous to the cars entering the tunnel-when they emerged at the other side, the deceased was found sitting liteless in his seat. It is supposed that disease of the heart was the cause of his sudden death
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22
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(65- Peter Gales was tried in Cincinnati for trlgamy" three women appearing in court and claiming him as husband, but the court dis charged the poor fellow on the ground that it was conspiracy against him. The reporter says: hls IS the first instance we remember in which three females were enabled to agree upon course "f action against man for whom they had proteSsed to entertain tender regard"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22
HOliOWay,S Pills,

Are you loosing flesh? Do you suffer from low
 sprit Have you sinking sensation at the pit of the
 stomach and papitation of the hearta Are you
 troubled with fatulency? If so. a course of Hollo-
 ways Pills acting upon the secretions, will restore 1 you to perfect health. Sold at the manufactores IT l No. 80 Maiden Lane, New York and No IA Strand.
 London; and by all druggists, at 25c 6215c and sl | per box e4
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22
A RARE CHANCE.

TWO any person wishing to go into the merchandi-
 l. zug business will sell my splendid stock of Dry Goods, Boots, shoes, Hats, Caps, Hardware, Cutlery, Queensware, Liquors, Groceries etc. etc., at stock of goods bought at the East very low du- ring the late money panic. will sell on six eight and twelve months credit, with good security have of the best stands, and in the most business part of the city. The store has large city and country trade. But l wish to go into different business which is the cause of my wanting to sell aut. Call and see for any further particulars
 Dee, l5, '57. D. l.. O'CONNELL.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22
Dr. J. W. MCCLURE. OCULIsT.

WILL professionally visit Gaines .sssssssss
 w vile, Greene county, Arkansas. on @9Sy December 26th. Those who desire their 7sET5Tt2<S eyes examined treated will please call on him. He prepared to treat Acute Sub acute and Chron- c lnfamation Granular lids Opacity of the Conrea Amaurosis remove Felons, Purulent, Ophthalmia etc. Operates for Strabisums, Cataract, Staphyoma Pterygum Puncta Lachrymas, Inverted lids etc. Treats and operates for the above named. and all other diseases of the eye with almost absolute cer- talnty of cure in every case. Will remain in that portion of the State during the winter. Dee o2. lSh-. lt*
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22

MACPHERSON & OVERTON are selling the best 4VA bargains in Woolen Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats. Blankets, Domestic Prints etc.. etc. of any other HOUSE in little Rock and to those who yourselves, that what we say is true. Main street.
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22

DAD EDIToR's INFLUENCE-The Cumber- land Presbyterian, published at Pittsburg, Pa, announces that in consequence of the deleter- GUS influence upon that journal, resulting from the conduct of the Rev. Mir. Simpson, one of its editors, who was recently deposed from the ministry for seduction, it has become necessary to remove the paper into the country to main tam even nominal existence, ao great has been the falling of in the patronage before extended to it.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22

REGULAR BLUE LAW IN VIRGINIA.-The editor of the Norfolk Argus in looking over some old musty records of Virginia, came across the following:
 |" At a Grande Assemblage held at James Cittie, in the year of our Lord 1916, were passed manic ackts to the glore of Almighte God and publique good of this his Majestie's Colonie; among which is act ", with amend ed orthography. Women causing scandalous suits to be tucked Whereas, afteutimes many bab- bling women often islander and scandalize their neishbors, for which their poor husbands are often brought into chargeable and vexatious suits, and cast in great damages Be it there fore enacted by the authority aforesaid, That in actions of islander occasioned by the wife, as aforesaid, after judgment found for the damages, the woman shall be punished by ducking! And If the islander be so enormous to be adiudged at greater damage than five hundred pounds of tobacco, then the women shall be ducked head aud heels once for each five hundred pounds of tobacco so adjudged against her husband, if he refuse to pay the first imposed'"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22

"ARRANTED to be equal to any one in tho " State, Box, Compass, Chain Jacob Staff, etc., can be had of the undersigned for seventy five dol lars and no less. S, II. WEBB.
 Little Rock Dec IS 1e57
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22

NEW YORK ELEcTIoN.--The municipal cleo ton in New York, on Tuesday, was the most exciting that has ever taken place in that city. The vote was over 84,OOO, being the largest ever polled. Tiemann's majority over Wood is 2.33l. The legislative branch of the city government . according to the Herald will stand as follows: Aldermen-12 democrats, 5 opposition; councilmen-l9 democrats, oppo- sition.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22
N w ADV TISEME ENTS

Christmas Books and Presents. A LPHBETS of American subjects tA Little boys and girls Library Rolo Story Books
 Library of German Stories, Miss Mary Weathers Series. Kri>s Kunke's Library.
 Iudistinctabe Pleasure Books Book of Beauty.
 The Running Bird,
 The Rose Bud
 The Pet Annual,
 The Violet.
 Also Desected Puzzles, Block Aphabets Ladies Albums. Parlor Ten Pins, and a very large assort- meut of beautiful books for Christmas and new year presents. just opened at the book store of Dec. P, '57. JNO F. REARDON.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22
BOARDisG.

MI RS. c. l.. SULLIVAN has opened her lVl house on Scott street, nearly opposite the Ga. zette & Democrat printing ofile, for the accommoda- ton of day boarders Comfortable rooms for families wishing to board. liberal share of patronage so- lcited Charges moderate.
 Dec. l5, 1857. SOL
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22

@ A marriage between white girl and colored man was performed in Newburyport, Mass, last week, the laws of Massachusetts allowing it. It is singular that in unions of this Kind the white party is generally the girl.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22
WANTED TO SEE THE "INAGGERATIoN. ,

WANTED TO SEE THE "lNAGGERATIoN."- The Montgomery Mail tells the following:
 verdant countryman hailing from the State of Pike, or thereabouts," met one of the re- porters in the lobby of the House, yesterday, after the inaugural exercises were concluded and the House had adjourned, and accosted him thus:
 Perdant-" See here, stranger, whar s this inauguration to come off; I'd like for to see it?''
 Reporter-"It It has come off, sir; didn't you witness the exercises just now, and listen to the Governors address?''
 Ferdant-" Dang it, l heard Mr. Moore a speakin'-was that the inaggeration?"
 Repmter--" That formed a part of the inau- gural exercires."
 Verdant-" Give itup; I thought the naggera- tion was a kinder show hke"-and Verdant went off after giving prolonged whistle
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22

Sugar-Ihere has been good demand with firm market, and notice sales of about 1900 hhls Fair to fully fair 4$4@a3sc. T3 tb.
 MOlasses-Some 40U0 bbis. have been sold at l91is13 mostly at l9c., and l200 half bbls ut 2S15 @2414c.-the ruling rate being 24c. 5 gallon.
 FiOur-The demand has been rather active and we notice sales of 5000 bbls comprising 3l0O superfne Ohio and Indiana in lots at S5 400 at the same; 300 in poor order at S4 90; POS extra at s6 25 l5O choice unbranded at B l2a@5 25; 45o fine at s4 625s; PA at $4 75; and 200 common at S4 g bb
 COrn-Some 5000 sacks have been sold including 20oD in lots at 62c. 290 old in white sacks at 63c and 337 in poor order at 65c. T' bushel.
 Wheat-We notice sales of 356 sacks at Sl 10 for prime red and sl 25 5 bushe for whte and 500 sacks on private terms.
 POrk-Prices have given way and we notice sales of about 900 bbls. comprising 4S0 Mess for shipment at SIS; 275 at $lS@lS 50 and l25 light weight on private terms
 Lard-A small lot of bbls. sold at lO1ac and some retail parcels of kegs at l21sc. g fb. SaIt-The sale of 1000 sacks old Liverpool men, tioned last evening" but not closed until to-day was at 45c for course and soc. 8 sack for fine, cash COffee-Sales 1900 bags including no at sSAc.; 450 at sac; 400 at &c.,; loo at 9c 50 at 95c. and 50 at 10c. g fb. Whiskey-The market is dull. The sales in cude 50 bbls. Raw at l9c and 100 on the Levee at lSHc, hectified retailing at ls11@lec. g gallon for extra brands.
 Candles-100 boxes light Star sold at l7c. p fb. Gunny Bags-We notice sale of 100 bales ex- tra heavy at l5c.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22

VF A rural poet, in describing his lady love, says " she IS as graceful water lily, while her breath is like an armful of clover" His case is certainly approaching crisis.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22
MULE STOLEN

ENROM the sub>sliber- living near Pasto- e
 n ria, Jefferson county. Ark. on the Sd 0O December 1857. a light bay MARE MULE. @esxEs yea-s old. l5IG hands high, with small collar mark on the left shoulder. At the same tmea black quilted sa Idle. liberal reward will be paid for the recovery of the mule and apprehension of the thief
 Dec l5. '5T. 3t. F. McGREliOR.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-22
BEST ARTICLE.
BARCAINS-NO HITMRUG.

000 LBS. Superfne Flour, just received, ant 1sOOO for sale low for ash at
 Dee IS. 1857 McPIIERSON .& ONERTON.