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Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15
Hon. Andrew Stuart of Ohio.

This gentleman, for years a democrat, was elected to Congress on the anti Nebraska plat form, and has ever since acted with the repub- lcan party. He has just been making a tour of Kansas, and in late number of his own paper, the Steubenville Ohio Union, he says:
 Every street corner, and "doggarv," of which, even in this old Massachusetts, town. there were not few, had its crowd of dispu- tants. Here found James II. Lane who in- vlted me over to his wlgwam, where we took a smoke, and talked over matters. He iustfes hlS course and that of the ultra free Sate men ot which he IS the leading spirit, upon clrcum- stances upon which he alleges the people in the free States know little or nothing l also met Governor Robinson, General Pomrov Mr. J en- kins, Dr. Cutter, $. \. Wood, and other nota- bilitieS of the free State party. The principal topic was the Topeka Legislature, then about 1 to assemble. No one seemed to know exactly what they were going to do; no plan seemed agreed upon, and the more prudent acknow- edged that the whole proceeding was farce, winch they scarcely knew how to get out of with any kind of credit. They were deter mined not to vote for members for the consti- tutIonal convention, but avowed that they would vote for members of the territorial le- ! 9iSiaturc next October when they expected to carry every election district in the Territory. have endeavored to understand them on the hypothesis of consistency, but could not hey would not vote at the constitutional elec- ton, because that would recognize the bogus IeslSlature; but they would vote in October for delegate to Congress and for legislative officers under the same "bogus" law.
 They also avowed their intention of voting down the constitution, whether good or bad, saying that they had majority, and would make constitution in their own time. and sncb one as they wanted. To a suggestion that 1t would be of vast interest to the prosnerjtv of the Territory to have political matters set. tied immediately and finally, the reply was that such settlement might tend to build TIT the 'd-d democratic party which they desired to see crushed to atoms.
 l withdrew more than ever convinced that the free State leaders do not desire to see peace or fraternal feeling prevail among the people Their object is to keep Kansas bleeding for the purpose of furnishing black republican electoneerng capital in the States Looking over the whole field, and after mixing with the people of the Territory for near month, such conclusion forces itself upon me irresistaby. ,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15
The City of Little Rock.

AS little as may have been said upon the suo]ect, there can be no doubt but that fair and hourlshing future awaits our sister citv.- Ere long It will be the local centre of two very important railroads, running from Cairo and Memphis. Besides this, it is the convergino point of the overland mail routes to California running from St. Louis and Memphis. These facts of themselves will make Little Rock a commercial point of no inconsiderable impor- tance.
 The city of Little Rock and its enlightened and hosptable citizens, are in every respect worthy of the high destiny that awaits them, and will be ready to receive with welcome hands, the tide of emigration which must in- evltabIy contribute to populate their beautiful city, and to make 1t one of the most in portant, II not the first trading point on the route to Cali fornia, beyond the Mississippi
 Little Rock IS situated on bold and com- manding bluff on the south side of the Arkan- sas river, and is one of the most beautiful sites for city that could be imagined From the edge of the bold precipitous bluff on which it IS situated, there extends back ward for mile, an extended plateau, just enough undulating to admit of sufficent drain. The scenery of the rver here is very picturesque, the Big Rock," four miles above the city, presenting a fine foreground to the picture.
 The city contains many handsome private re- sldences and superb grounds, ornamented in the best style of landscape. The A,sena grounds, just outside of the city, present one of the most beautiful drives in the United States Its grav- eled and winding roads and tastefully arranged shrubbely and shades Is one of the most inter- eStlng adjuncts of the city.
 There can be no doubt that when the con- templated overland mail across the continent shall be put in operation and the road is placed in travelling or.ler that it will carry along with 1t heavy tide of trade by the way of Little Rock, which will add immensely at once to it's trade. Being the first considerable point west of the Mississippi, on the two routes from St. Louis and Memphis, and situated at their june ton, and being the last accessible point, by river navigation, in the direction of Fl Passo, Its position Is commanding and unequivocal, and its future prospects fixed.
 But what shall we say of its destiny when trains from the Atlantic and Pacific shall meet together there and link together the eastern and western shores of the Union? What shall we pcrdict of it when Cairo and Memphis, the northeastern and the lower Mississippi flood of travel pour over the iron :oaIways now in pro- gress? We leave this to the imagination of our readers, for were we to state the reality, it would be set down as the widest fancv.-Ne0s. pttS Appeal.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

STATE OF ARKANSAS,
 COUNTY MARION. s''
 In the Circuit Court, in Chancery, in vacation on the 27th day of August, A. D.. 1857. Margaret E. Osborn, by her next friond Jno. Warner.
 
 John Osborn.
 nN this day came the complainant, by her friend, V John Warner, and filed her bill of complaint and affidavit of the onresdence in this State of the defendant, the object and prayer o which bill is to obtain decree of divorce from the said defendant, upon the ground that the said defendant hath with out any reasonable cause, abandoned and remained absent wilfully, from the said complainant for moro than year last past; it is therefore ordered that the said defendant be notified of the institution and Pendency of this suit by publication of this order in some newspaper, published in this State two weeks successvey the last insertion o be least four weeks before the next term of this court and that unless he shall appear and dcmur, plead to or otherwise answer the said bill of complaint by the second day of the next term of our Circuit Court, at a court to be begun and held at the court house in the county of Marion aforesaid the third Monday after the fourth Mon day in September next, 1S57 the said bill will be taken true and confessed and decree entered thereon accordingly. Witness my hand as such clerk Ill vacation, this August 27th, A. D. 1857.
 ELI DODSON, Clerk
 by JNo. w. MATuvIN, D. c. \ true copy from the record.
 ELI DODSON, Clerk,
 by JNo. W. MATHvIN, D. c. .,T Ot a,ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15
O B I T U A R Y

Departed this life on the 2Oth of August, 1857, JOHN w. WoMAoK, aged IS years, two months and 25 days; with disease of the head which had been preying upon him from his n- fancy up to the time of his death. Amidst the scorching levers and racking pains of dis ease he relied upon the hope of heaven, and said that he was going home. " And why do you mourn departing friends or shake
 at deaths alarms,
 Its but the voice that Jusus send to call me to his
 arms"
 We would furthermore say to his father and mother, brothers and sisters, weep not for him, now he is gone, though his company was sweet and union dear. His Father calls him and he must go, yes, to that land of pure delight, the
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15
STATE OF ARKANSAS, t'oINTY OF MARION.

STATE OF ARKANSAS.
 COUNTY OF MARION. In the Marion Circuit Court on the Chancerv side thereof before the clerk in vacation on the Sd day of September, A D. 1857.
 Francis NJ. Monks, Complainant. Bill for divorce. Charity Monks, Defendant.
 A ND on this day came Francis M Monks, by his A solicitor, James A. Wilson, and having filed his bill for divorce against the said Charity Monks and the same tme the said complainant filed his affi- davit with his said bill aledgng that the said de- fendant is non-r resident of the State of Arkansas it therefore ordered by the clerk in vacation of said cout that the said defendant be notified of the pen dency of this suit against her, by publication in some newspaper published in the State of Arkansas for the number of times and within the time prescribed by law and it is further ordered that the said de- fcndant be and appear before the Judge of said court in Chancery sitting. q cour to be holden at the court house in said county of Marion in the of Yellville the Sd Monday after the 4th Monday in September next, A. D. 1S57 the 3d oay of said term. and plead answer or demur to said complain ants bill for in default thereof the said plainans petition will be taken confessed and decree en- tered accordingly the object and prayer of which pe- ton is to obtain divorce from the bonds of matri- mony now existing between the said complainant and defendant. Done in vacation this Sd day of Sep tember, A.. D. 1857.
 ELI DODSON, Clerk,
 By JNo. w. METHvIN D. c. A true copy from the record.
 Attest: ELI DODSON Clerk
 D. T,-o n
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15
LIVER COMPLAINT.

:=y- The only remedy ever offered to the public that has never failed to cure when directions are fol iowed is Flames Liver Pills prepared by Fleming bros., Pittsburgh, Pa It has been several years be- lore the public and has been introduced in all sec lons of the Union. Where it has been used it has had the most triumphant success, and has actually driven out of use all other medicines It has been tried under all the different phases of Hepatis and has been found equally etcacious.
 .4s~ Purchasers vii! be careful to ask for DR M'- LANES CELEBRATED LIVER PILLS, manufac- tured by FLEMING BROS. of Pittsburgh. Pa There other Pills purporting to be Liver Pills aow before the public. Dr. NJ 'Lanes genuine Liver Pills. also his celebrated Vermituge can now be had at a respectable drug stores. None qehuiae cithout Me sf9natureT FLEMING BROS.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15
INVALiDS REJOICE.

A new era is taking place in the science of medi- clne. The time has come when the worst and most appalling eases of diseases be cured. New dis coveres are being made in the medicinal agents em- Ployed, as well in the art of combining and pre- pairing them. Four years trial has fully established he fact that Dr. Ea-terlys family medicines are the best and most certain curatveS known for the dis eases for which they are recommended. Every family should keep supply hand. and thereby save doe tori bills and much suffering Dr. Easterly'S Iodine and SurSaparila, Dr. Carter's Cough Balsam. Dr. kasterys Fever and AgUe Killer. Dr. Hooper's Fe- male Cordial, are all meeting with rapid sale and are universally approved. Over one hundred thou sand dollars of these popular articles have been sold within the last two years. See the advertisements in our columns
 They are sold by
 Sept. S. 1857 I'm J. l. MCATNONT
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

To BE HUNG AND bout 5o'clock yesterday afternoon, the trial of the a1 negro men, Ben, Tom. George, Moore, Ed nund, and Robert, slaves of Mr. William Bull ware, charged with assaulting with intent to slll, their overseer, Mir John II. Dodd, on the Eth of July last, was brought to close before Ae county court of Henrico, after occupying 'z days and all the prisoners were found gull Y. When Ben and Tom were ordered to stand lp and receive their sentence, they both said hat they had not intended to kill Mir. Dodd, and had not tried to do so. They received the entence with stoical indifference, neither of hem exhibiting the slightest emotion at learn- asthat they were to be hung. The court then 'Jed the value of the condemned slaves as hlllows-Ben, Sl250; Tom, $50; George, Sl2Oo; Edmund, $120O; Robert, $12oO and Moore $l2oo--R Richmond Despatch, Aug. 20.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

PROFESSOR MoRsE.-The Washington Star, in combating the prevalent idea that inventors of patents in this country were not well paid, says:
 The mournful case of Professor Morse too, is another one of those being resorted to to prove the ingratitude of the American public to inventors All know that his genius has ac- complished much for his country, though all know that he has been about as well paid pe- cunlarl!y as any man ever was in any age or cline for such public services. When he n- vented his electric telegraph machinery he was very poor. Out of it he has already become very rch-say worth quarter of a million of dollars: The idea of newspaper growling over ms treatment by the public, is, to us, an amusing one, to say the least of it..
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

A VoICE FROM THE GALLows.-McKim, who was hanged in Hollidaysburg, Pa on the 2lst, for the murder of Norcross, made long speech on the galows, declaring that the wit : nesses against him had testified falsely, and re- peatedly protesting his innocence He used the following language:
 "l am here an innocent man, care not what the world says. 1 tell you, as dying man, my fellow-citizens of the United States. l would rather die than trample upon the laws of any country. The rope is around my neck, and there is my coffin, but / neUer murdered Noycross hope l never may see God if didi l know this is solemn talk, but I know that l am innocent"
 The evidence agan,t him was altogether circumstantial, but of that description of cir cumstantial evidence which is more convnc ing than direct testimony, and notwithstanding his solemn declaration of innocence in the very face of death, the general belief of his guilt was not shaken.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

heaven. Be not discouraged, the same hand that has led you safe thus far by grace will lead you home, where you shall see your con- panion face to face in glory AMEN
 R. F. ROBERTSON. Dled-On the 4th of September, in her sixtieth year, MARIAN DoUGLAss, a native of scotland, and consort of John Douglass, esq, ot thls county. She was one of the best of women, possessed of an amiable and happy dis position; and beloved by all who had the plea- sure of her acquaintance. She died as she had lived, happy and contented with her lot. with the blessed assurance of glorious immortality after death
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

SAD NEws.-Another eminent man is falleni Judge John Il. Reagan, (says the Clarksvile, Texas Messenger, of the 3d inst.,) the newly elected member to Congress from this district was killed in an affray which took place at the town of Rusk on Monday the 24 ut. Three other men were killed at the same time We have not yet learned the particulars of this sad affair, but have no doubt of the facts as stated Truly these are tron blOuS times
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

NOVEL TRADGEDY.-The Trinity (Texas) Havocate relates a novel tragedy which took aace near Palestine. A MT. Brown took a iS0cy to the wife of Archble Briggs, and the ,,a'ier finally consented to Brown taking her to us Brown's) house, and living with her. Af. %f .Sf the expiration of two or three days, says "e Advocate, Mir. Brown visited Mir. Briggs. fd informed him that "he could take his wife Oak-he was tired of his bargain" or words Y that effect. To be injured in the manner he lSd and then to be insulted was more than ~s could bear with any degree of patience; ~nSequently he seized his shotgun, re- aaiaFking, Brown, you have had your ,uh and now Fll have mine," took delibe. ;''e aim at him, and fired, killing him almost ,atantiy. An inquest was held over the re- ndlns of Brown and verdict rendered in ac- ofdance with the above facts.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15
From the States Right Democrat lmDOrtant t0 Gher;a,

MR. EDIToR:-Will you please state in the columns of your valuable paper, that the Su preme Court of the State, in the case of Re,ll os St. francas county, 17 Ark 416 holds that the appraisers appointed by sheritfs to value the property of residents, must in all in- stances be sworn. l know that there are many shertfs in the State who do not swear the an- praiSers, because they conceive the law of 1853 gives them no power to do so
 think it would be, we'll for every paper in the State to call attention to the decision of the Supreme Court ill Recld as St. Francts c0ua- y. Yours truly, JOHN c. PALMER
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15
LIGHTNING CONsOLATORs.

INlE subscriber has supply of these excellent ar A tcles now on hand. They are composed entire ly of glass, and separate the rod completely from the building; and glass being conductor of lightning, when the fluid is attracted to the rod it mast pass down the same into the ground and cannot touch the house.
 The articles be put on old rods as well as new They may be had at $5 per dozen. They should be put feet apart.
 For further particulars address
 Sept. ;, lS51. &m HENRY JACOPI
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15
The New York Banks.
Failure in Jersey City.

OJ We learn from J. J. Hammitt, post master, that he is in receipt of information from the Postofice Department, that from and after the 1st of October there will be tri- weekly river mail between this point and Ma poleon, and when mpracticabe the mail is to be carried by stage. Hanger & Danley are the contractors. Pine Bluff Eateprfze
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

Or A gentleman from Cincinnati states that Nicholas Longworth, who in his native state a shoemaker, practiced law on his remov- al to that city during the years between 1904 and 1920. He once received as a legal fee for defending horse thief two second hand cop per stills. The gentleman who had them in possession refused to give them up, but pro- posel to MT. Longworth to give him a lot of thirtythree acres on Western Row, so called in lieu of them-a proposal which the latter, whose sanguine opinions of the value of such property were ahead of his time gladly accept ed. This transaction formed the basis of an immense fortune, the naked ground being now worth over two millions of dollars
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

NEW WORK" Have you," said an in- quiring minded and slightly worldly gentle man recently, to a bookseller, have you Christ's Sermon on the Mount?"
 "What! Christ's Sermon on the Mount?, exclaimed the bookseller, with not little sur- prise
 "Yes," said the other; "it was mentioned yesterday in very charming discourse at our church an admirable thing; but perhaps it isn't out yet.' The anxious enquirer was not corrected, but was permitted to go his way
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

THE DEFEAT OF ETuERIDGE-The Wash lngton Star publishes the table of the vote for Congressman in the Ninth District CTenn.) } and adds:
 "The defeat of Mr. Etheridge will prove a very severe blow to the opposition in the next Congress, for he was beyond all question one of the most effective men in the last. To the re- publican party his loss is rreparable, for he was the southern member whose vagaries gave them most countenance and encouragement. For some years past, sitting over him as it were daily, while he was serving in the House hall, and noting his every movement in the by play of Legislation, (which, though rarely finding it's way into the newspapers, is far more unerring test of the dnlnus actuating an honorable gem tleman, than what he sees fit to say or do in manner that will get it upon record,) we lono since came to the conclusion that Mir. Etheridge Is an antl-slavery man, though he never under took to hoist any such coorS before his own constituents. His defeat Is really one of the most important achievements of the democratic party since the last Presidential election. Had he remaided in Congress he would have given them, and the south especially, infinite trouble: as one pretended, or rather lukewarm, friend of ther cause representing slaveholding district and capable of maintaining himself in debate as he IS, would have accomplished more mis- chief than can be accomplished by any dozen northern antl-slavery representatives, we care not whom they may be-"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15
NOTICE

yS HEREBY GIVEN, That on the Slst day of July. A.. D. 1S57 letters of administration on the Estate of Hugh Brogan late of Pulaski county State of Arkansas were granted to the undersigned by the clerk of the Probate Court of said county in vacation. All persons having any claims against said estate are hereby required to exhibit the to adminis- ratrix of said estate, properly authenticated, within year after the date of said letters or they may be precuded from any benefit in the estate and if such claims be not exhibited two years from the date of said letters they shall be forever barred and precud ed from any benefit in said estate.
 All persons indebted to the said estate are respect fully requested to forward and settle their &C., counts
 Given under my hand at Little Rock, this 22d day of August, A. D. 1851
 MARY E. BRoGAN, Admx of
 Sept. s, 1S57 Ct UUGH BRoGAN decd.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

CALCULATION TO LOOK AT.-Suppose q han drinks four glasses of liquor day, at five 'snts glass, in week he spends S1 40, and year SIP 80. This will buy the follow as articles:--Four barrels of four-say, SPA our pairs of boots-say, S15, 40 pounds of but q, SlO, POO pounds beet, S8, new hat, S4 thew satin vest, $4, bonnet for wife S5, su. ear.,plums for children l80c--total, SIP 8O.-- .alyfornld Farmer.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

0EF A hurricane swept over Woodland Wisconsin, on Friday night, destroying every house in the village. The telegraph lines were prostrated, and railroad tracks badly damaged MT. Fox, the station agent, was run over and instantly killed by train of freight cars which the wind had set in motion.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15

A CAMEL LoAD--The government camels now at work in Texas, carry 600 pounds of corn at load, and travel three and half miles an hour without difficulty. Their great value is not so much on account of greater strength than the horse, but on account of their ability to make the joanada del mue,to, across some of
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15
HOLLOW Y'S PILLS.

The axe is not more necessary in new settlements than Is this wonderful medicine. which cures with rapity and certainty all those facilitating affections of the stomach and the bowels. which paralvse in- dustry in unhealthy regions. Sold at the manufac- tories, No. 50 Maiden Lane, New York, and No PA strand, London and by all druggists, 25c. 62l&c and Sl per box. 86.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15
Cattle Marker

Jefferson City, Sept. '. ,,, Beef Ca'tle-Receipts 260 head of Texas cattle me supply of Texas cattle is ample and the market easy easy a. TOT purchasers We quote western beeves at 'Y1Vc e ID heI anu Texas ut Sl5@32 5 head. Hoss-Prices at He 5 tb net Scarce. Sheep-Near 250 head remain on sale 50 head sold to day at $4 25 F head
 Miich Cows-Prces s2S@6O g head. A heavy supply. Veal Cattle-About 250 offer. Prices s6@ll 8 head 'NSAA p
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15
The Ohio Life and Trust Company.

New Ymk Sept. Tt is now reliably stat ed that the liabilities of the Ohio Life and Trust Company amount to six millions of dol lars.
 The Mechenics Banking Association. It is rumored that the deficiency in the funds of the Mechanics Banking Association amounts to three thousand dollars
 The New York Banks
 The Banks have reduced their loans the past fortnight five millions of dollars Their deposits in the same time have been reduced about seven and half millions.
 Failure in Jersey City.
 Breese, Kneeland & Co.,, locomotive build CTS in Jersey City, have faid.
 John Thompson made an Assignment. John Thompson, the Wall street banker and broker, has made an assignment.