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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25
For the True Democrat
TO VIOLA

The soul of love is in her eye,
 It sparkles like the morning gleam, A diamond star in glowing sky,
 A crystal pearl in lucid stream. Her tunefu voice how soft and sweet
 Her smile is like the light of day And what ethereal visions feet;
 Passing, passing so fast away. The air is coined in fairy tune,
 A subtle wine excites my brain, 1 glisten in the silver moon,
 My blood leaps wild in ev'ry vein. A fancy in the poets brain,
 A feeling in the lovers heart, A measure in the harper's strain,
 My life is each, of each part. My soul bursts from it's bounds of clay, In magic dream, iii trance of bliss On wings of love, l sweap away
 In faith of purer worlds than this. That matchless brow, which all adore, Is hueless now, and hushed her breath-- That noble heart will beat no more, Her gentle eyes are closed in death. Breathe soft ye a rs and you, ye streams, Flow gently on in circng wave, Where flowers bloom in fearful gleams, Where winds are sobbng round her grave. Bring amaranths and lilacs blue,
 Color and emblem of the skies, And o'er them weep love tears for dew, The while she blooms in Paradise folale. GEO. J. SUMMERS.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25

THINGS THAT OUGHT TO BE KNowN.-A quart of peas sown in shallow box fifteen inches wide by eighteen long, at any time of the year, and cut off when about four or five inche; high and boiled like spinach, with little salt, makes most delicious dish The tops of Jer,. salem artichokes, cut of about six inches long. and boiled like other greens, make capital dish, which partakes in some degree of the fla vor of the root. Boiled water-cress also makes wholesome and delicious dish It must not, however, be r-boiled for impaired constitu- tlons t Is invaluable In April and May late potatoes should always be peeled some ten or twelve hours and steeped in cold spring water before they are cooked. This is great i'm provement; it makes the potato nearly as good as those dug in October. The proper way to make cup of good tea is a matter of some im- portance The plan whicfrI have practced for these twelve months is this: The teapot is at once filled up with boiling water; then the ten is put into the pot, and is allowed to stand for five minutes before it is used; the leaves gradu- ally absorb the water and as gradually sink to the bottom. The result is that the tea leaves are not scalded, as they are when boiling water is poured over them, and you get all the true flavor of the tea. In truth, much less tea is required in this way than under the old and common practics. CmhiH, London.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25

FHE subscriber having purchased the land at the head of steamboat navigation Current river, but fifty miles above Pocahontas, by the way of the Ier and at a short distance below the mouth of ttIe Black. it being an eligible and convenient blng and shipping point for fertile and populous rtion of Randolph county. Arkansas, and several
 the adjacent and surrounding counties of Missouri being willing to afford business location to
 desmen and mechanics, has laid off number oi B, sixty by one hundred and twenty feet, which he oposes to sell.
 Be will sell some lots privately if desired or the tire town site to company. retaining an interest nself as one member of the company Persons sinng further information are invited to view and amne for themselves, and any communication. ad essed to J. H. F.. in reference to the mater. at
 ek's Ferry Randolph county, Arkansas. will be pmptly answered J. II. P. Aiav 4 lS5S if
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25

POLITICAL ESPIONAGE IN ENGLAND.-The general impression that in free England there was no such thing as political espionage, was exploded dnring the Bernard trial in London. sergeant of the police testified that for two or three years he had been in the habit of at- tending, in disguise, the meetings of the French and Italian refugees, and reporting their action to head quarters.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25

GREAT BALLOON EXPERIMENTS BY PROF. WIsE.-We learn from the Lancaster Daily Times that Prof. John Wise of that city, ex- tenslvely known for his many successful and thrilling aromatic voyages and discoveries, left Lancaster on Friday for Washington City, to make preparations for series of the most ex- tensive and interesting balloon experiments ever witnessed in our country. Mir. Wise has been engaged to make these experiments for the Smithsonian Institue, with instruments provid- ed for the purpose He has made arrangements with the City Gas company for liberal SUD- ply of gas for his use. One of his experiments will consist of squadron of balloons in the shape of balloon regatta. In another he will cut loose from the balloon when two miles high (eaving the balloon in charge of companion.1 and descend with canvass air condenser.
 Mir. Wise expects to establish the practica- blity of guiding balloons along the lines of tele- graph and by other means, so as to be able to steer for and arrive at given point with as much certainty as ships are made to navigate the ocean and carry on commerce over the world. There is probably no man in cur coun- try who IS better acquainted with this subject, or has had as much experience in aronautic travels as MT. Wise, and as he is sanguine in accomplishing all he undertakes, we expect to have the pleasure of chronicling the success of hs experiments.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25
Proclamation by the Governor.
 5000 Raxrorf

WHEREAS. It has been made known to me hat " on the Sth day of May, l55S in White county, in the State of Arkansas, one David .. Lewis murdered his father -in-law, Wells c. Bewly. and has fled from justice and ir now running at large Now therefore, l. ELIAS N. CONWAY Cover nor of the State of Arkansas by virtue of the au- thority in vested by law do hereby offer reward of two hundred dollars, for the arrest and de- livery of the said David s. Lewis to the sheriff of White county, that justice may be had and exccu- ted.
 In testimony whereof, I have hcreunIo set my
 hand and caused the seal of the State of Ar l.. S kansas, to be affixed at Little Book in the
 State of Arkansas, this 1Jh day of May,
 1858.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25

E6J Among the recent conversions in New York was that Of Mr.--, large dry goods dealer. After his conversion he went to a neighboring minister and told him there were so many tricks in the trade, that he was convinc- ed that no man could be honest and obtain living by the sale of drygoods.
 Then" said the minister. |" II suppose you intend to give up your business and go into something else"
 "Oh, no," replied the hopeful convert; $ I shall attend only to the purchase of goods and leave all the selling to my clerks"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25
TATE OF sABRET OFFUT'r. DECD.

Alfred Il. Offutt, George W. Ofutt, Darwin " ohutt, John R. Offntt. Benjamin F. ohutt, the xzi epIesentatives of Amanda P. Downing dec'd., &por1 ohnitand Emene P. Scott, born 0futt, and <Ler husband, James Scott
 'AkE NOTICE-That at the term of the court of Probate, of the county of Chicot, in the State ArRansas, which will be begun and held at the ur' house of said county, in the towr of Lake Vil- ee on the fourth Monday Of July next. A. D. 1858,
 undersigned executor and one of the devisecs
 Saoret ofutt, deceased, will apply to said court
 distnbuuon of the estate of said deceased, in ac-
 danee with the provisions of his last will and tes- iheht. JOEL J. OFFUTT, cl. By CHAPMAN. Sl l-'0ol e4 county, Aprll 2S. 1858. 4Att0ney. 0l-bt. Cost of aayertiSf ment x7
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25
LA DENIER FLEUR!


 The stormy night is faling now Along the dark ming plain And I can hear the night bird sing, Or hutter by on dusky wing To play in the beating rain. My startled heart beats sadly too, And every bird that sings, Sings with voice that have known, Some borrowed echo not his own, From youths far murmerng springs. need not ask whose grave see Beside the pathway here; Alas, the rose is dry and dead Iplanted o'er the grassy bed, And watered with tear! It was the last, last flower that bloomed On flies deserted bed; The autumn wind that sweepeth by Shall bear it's fragrance to the sky, And leave its wreck for me! Arlonsos. JOHN CARTER
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25
ELIAS \. CONWAY.
By the Governor.
 DAVID 5. GELER Secrefarv of Slafe.

DEscgIPTIoN--Of David <. Lewis. {" He is about 24 years ot age has hazel eyes-weighs about 40 pounds about feet inches hgh--auhurn col ored hair fair complexion has | low harrow fore had snuff eoIored cloth coat nith tolcrbl. large brass buttons on it-wore low crowned black hat and took small bored rife gun with him. The gun had been in use some considerable time. but had d among the Indians that emigra,ed from Georgia to the Nation, west of the State of Arkansas, and may attempt to get to the Indian country. David $. Lewis murdered Wells C. Bewly, at their camp, where they and their families had st"pped their way from Gordon county, Georgia, to Texas"
 May Is. 1858. 3w
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25

INFORMATION WANTED.-An anxious mother desires to hear from her son, whom she has not seen nor heard from for several years. His name IS Truman P. Vaugn, and when last heard from he was in Bentonville, Arkansas, in the employ of a man named Trot. At that time his parents resided in Weston, Mo-, but have since moved to this city. Newspapers through out the west and south would do the anxious mother favor by copying this notice.-Louis- vslle Democrat.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25
ELIAS N. CONWAY.
Bv the Governor.
Proclamation by the Governor. S200 Reward,

WHEREAS, It has been reported to me by the " sheriff of Independence county. in the State o1 Arkansas that Lafayette Sullivan, who had been convicted of murder and sentenced to be hanged in said county on the 3oth day of April, 1858, did escape from the custody of the sheriff on the 2sth day of April Is $. and is now running at large
 Therefore. l. ELIAS \. CONWAY. Governor of the State of Arkan-as by virtue of he authority in me vested by law, do hereby offer a reward eff two hundred dollars. for the arrest anl delivery of the said Lafayette Sullivan to the sheriff of Inde- pendenee county in ths State. in order that justice may be had and executed.
 In testimony whereof. 1 have hereunto set my and
 caused the seal of the S-atc of Arkansas to h. s.l b. affXed. at Little Rock, this l7th day of
 May 1858.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25
Warren Male and Female
 Academy.

nIIE above institution will be open for the recep- tion of pupils on the fourth Monday of January fhe scholastic year will consist of two sessions of enty weeks each; and pupils will be charged from time of enteranec to the close of the session. in of protracted sickness; evidence of which |st be furnished to the principal. TERMS PER SESSION. Biography Reading, Writing and Arth- lnmar, Geography, Composition and Elocu- Eura Moral and Mental Philosophy Astro-
 bmy, Chemistry, Mineralogy, Geography, Ipgie, Rhetoric, Political Economy Algebra, |eometry, Surveying, etc................ 20 0o En, Greek and French Languages. ...... 25 oo ltingent fee for each pupil, % Rev. A. L. CRAWFORD, Principal. Miss SALLIE $. HARRINGTON, Asst. rren Ark. Jan. 19, 1858. Tiff
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25
A NEW SUPPLY OF FURNITURE,
sE WILL be sold at Orleans ezyyzvFzs, Ss4S W prices HIS follows. H = ..x4

|El M ILL be sold at Orleans xsEssz..Zss5ssFse " prices us follows: R
 Mahogany Marble Top st51-------s44y
 Nf and Side Tables, Sofas and Card Tables fabnsy Wash Stands. Safes, Tete-a tetes, Parlor
 ~.i's, Easy Chairs, Ottomans, Elze Rockers, Cain ai ana Wood Rockers, Flat Backs. Mahogany and nd Snt W Book Gases, do Bureaus, Cherry, Mahogany Es sb ainut, from SIP up. Bedsteads, Lounges, Pa,nOgany Bedsteads. with Barr Frame. Fuckers iroi i' eplng Bed, best ever offered; Mahogany and saiut wardrobes, office and Dining Room Chairs Io,ion and Shuck Mattresses.
 nFo, , large lot of Cook Stoves, all warranted of pest quality and Cheaper than they can be bought
 May Il, 1858.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25
To all Whom ii May Concern.

HE books and accounts of the late firm of Hart (2 Henry are in the hands If 'he undersigned All
 |pse indebted to the concern will please come for
 erd and settle. J. A. HENRY.
 May lltb lS5S
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25
NOTICE.

N HEREBY forewarn all persons from harboring II or trusting my wife, Nancy Reece. on my account she having left my bed and board without any cause or provocation JOHN W. REECE.
 May IS. ls59 3t#
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25
FORTUNES TO THE BRAVE.

HAVE in store a fine stock of fine Cloths, Cassi
 meres and Vestings also all descriptions of Tai IS Trimmings, which l will sell very low for cash
 Aay 4, 1858. !. A. HENRY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS

JUST received and for sale, O Nainsook Muslin: Victoria, Paris and printed Lawns; Swiss and Jaconet Muslin; Jaconet and Swiss Edging: me Bereges, assorted colors); Union Bustle Skirts: Reed and Skeleton Skirt: Gloves and Mitts, (all sorts) Oxford Denims Osnaburgs: Scotch Gingham Fine Check Gingham; Pure Linen Cheek; Irish Linen; Handkerchiefs, of all sorts; Planters Linen; Camet Jeans; Cottonades; BIeached and Brown Domestic; Prints, (of all sorts;) Hosiery, (good assortment;) Musquito Bars; Bed Ticking. And almost any article called for at the cash store by M. OSBORN. May IS, 1858.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25
ELIAS N. CONWAY.
By the Governor.

D. B. GREER Secretary cf State
 Jay The sheriff Geo. Daugherty has offered re- ward ot soo in addition to the S200 above offered. Lafayette Sullivan s represented to be under 2l wears of age, but the Governor has no description of his person. May IS lS5s 9w
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25

0NFA California correspondent writes: "I consider it my duty to state boldly that the matrimonial market is shockingly dull The time was when women, and all other dry goods. went off rapidly at high figures, butnow. even young and tender candidates go off slowly. and as for the older and tougher ones there's no more show for them than there is for an honest administration of the government of New York;
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25
WANTED IMMEDIATELY.

A SMART, active boy to learn the Carriage Trim May IS, 1858. A. J. WARD.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25
Auction Sale of ruh,ic pr,,,..,,,
Proclamation by the Governor. S2OO Reward.

M HEKAS, It has been made know to me that W one James Johnson alias James Frecman who at the March term of the Circuit Court in Greene county m the State of Arkansas in 1858 wasconvcted of the crime of larceny and sentenced to imnrison ment ln the Pentendary at hard labor for term of one year did escape from the jail of Greene county. and Is now running at large. Now therefore. l, ELIAS N. CONWAY. Cover DOT of the State of Arkansas. by virtue of the an thony in me vested by law, do hereby offer reward Gi two hundred dollars, for the arrest and de- lVery or the sald James Johnson alaas ames Freem- man to the sheriff of Greene county in this State. so that justice may be had and executed.
 In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
 hand, and caused the seal of the State of Ar IL. s kansas 10 be affixed at Little Rock this l7th
 day of May, 1858.
 ELIAS N. CONWAY. By the Governor:
 D 5 GREER. Secretary of State.
 DESCRIPTION of James Johnson. dliaS James Free man; lie IS about IS years of age about feet six inches high: of dark complexion: has down conn tenance k slow of speech, has dark hair, weighs aeout 50 or l35 lbs he was stranger to the citizens of Greene county"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25
WHISk
Cloths. Cassimeres. ye.tings.

H BBLs. WHISKEY, IU IS half bbls do Received and for sale by M. TANTI.
 May II. 1858.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25
Jugs. Jugs.
Just Received

|ECEIVED from Cincinnati large lot of and
 gallon Jugs, and for sale by Nav II. 1858. MCPHERSON S NEWBERN.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25

DER steamer Rough a Ready barrels Kentucky Whiskey; 10 half barrels Premium Rose Whiskey; barrels Pure Cider Vinegar.
 or sale for cash by
 May H. 1858. POPE & ANDERSON.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25
AMES EDMONDS.
Mrs. B.'s Alarms.

Cor. Sec'y Bible Revision Association. Louisville, Ky., 11th May, 1858.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25
JUST RECEIVED
CLOTHING,

Et'KoM Clarksvile, 45 sacks Good Flour. and for II sale by M TaNTT ioi
 May II, '5S. Lower Steamhoat Ianai,,.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25

Ier packet. between Napoleon and Little Rock.- ppers and passengers al either place. at any in
 neliate point. may rely on this as certain safe punctua boat. Oct. 6. '57. 52-tf
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25

w are just in receipt of well selected stock of sold low for cash MERkIC,K s N iSn ,ei,s1I MI ne May H. lS5s :" "hoTElL.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25
FENNERTY HOUSE,

" [. HAYNES, -H0otef. J AViNG been purchased
 by Capts. Haynes and J. l Adams. from hei former her, Capt. James Nj. DGn- k will ply as a regular low
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-07-15

MURDER OF AN EDITOR on A STEAMBOAT
The officers of the steamer Mime
haha, from st. Joseph, last evening,
bring intelligence that Mr.. Stofcr, ed
itor of the Lexington (Mo. Expositor,
had been killed on board the steamer
a. b. Chambers, by a man named
Clark, supposed to be professional
gambler.
The particulars, so far as could be
learned at Hills Landing, when the
Minnehaha passed down, are these 1t
seems that Mr.. Stofer and Clark had
been playing cards on board the boat,
and Stofcr had won portion of Clark's
money after which, he (Stofer) de-
clined playing more. Clark was
anxious to get his money back, and
told Stofer so, using threatening Ian,
guagc towards his adversary at the
table. To avoid a quarrel, Stofcr left
the table and went out upon the guard
of the boat, near the barber shop
Clark followed, and asked Stofer again
If he was going to continue the game,
telling him that if he did not, he would
kill him then and there. Stofer re-
piled that he would play no more A.;
whereupon Clark presented pistol at
MS adversary's head, and fired. The
shot took effect in Stofer's temple, and
lc expired instantly.
Clark was caught and secured with
ropes on board the boat, to be dcliv-
cred over to the authorities at Lexing-
ton. The body of Mr. Stofer will also
be taken to that PLACES. Louis Re
publican.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-07-15
Christening of NOnOtuck.

On Thursday. Eth Of june, the stu
dents of Amherst College, and East
hampton and Holyoko Summaries, IN
Massachusetts, accompanied by a
large party of ladies and gentlemen,
numbering some five hundred i'll all,
assembled the most Eastcrly OF the
three lesser peaks of Mount Tom for
the purpose of bestowing name up
on the trio. This mountain is a vast
rocky prominence eleven hundred feet
high, and situated on the right bank
Of the Connecticut River, between
Northampton and Iiolyoke. Fair wo'
men and brave men toilcd patiently
up this steep ascent in broillng sun,
to enjoy the promised intellectual
treat, breathe the pure mountain air,
and gaze upon the extended view.
The christening Grafton was dcliv.
cred by j. +. Tower, Of the senior
class of Amherst College, and the
name formally conferred upon the
three peaks was Nonotuck,' a local
Indian name Of Northampton, signi'
flying Mountain Of the Blcst.' 1t is
stated that had frof. Longfcllow &C.
copied the invitation to be present
lliawatha would have been chosen
Short orations were also delivered by
Mcssrs. Tuck, Ellsworth and Bishop
members of the senior class Of Am
hcrst, and c. j. Brewster of the same
class rccitcd poem entitled New
England.
Speeches were then made by Elk
President Hitchcock, who baptized
the mountains with fragments OF
mountain rock from the Arctic regions
Tie Rhine, China, the Jura Mountains
the Alps, the White Mountains, Egypt
africa, the Green Mountains, Mount
Lebanon and Olympus. DR.. Allen
President Stcarns and Erastus Hop
kins followed with happy addresses
The party then descended, and in the
evening the festivities were continued
by supper at the Mansion House il
Northampton.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-07-15

ALARMING Occurrence AT \ Circus IN
MISUNDERSTANDING Friday afternoon,
while Dan Rice's Circus was perform
ing at Milwaukee, storm suddenly
came up, blowing down the big tent,
and piling the audience, some two
thousand men, women and children,
into one confused heap. The scene
was terrific. The storm ragged, the
rain fell in torrents, some five hundred
children cried, and about twice as
many women screamed at one time
All got soaking wet, and the women's
bonnets and crinoline, as we'll as the
mems hats, were sadly damaged
Wonderful to tell, however, nobody
was killed, and no one was seriously
hurt.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-07-15

Young Hutchins, of the Usage
lowan, will quite likely make some.
thing of an editor, in timc---after be
ing rubbed down some, and seeing
more years. After ten or twenty
years have passed over his head, he
will not use language like the follow.
ing without better justification for it
ave want every man we have, to
fight desperately, yet honorably, to
displace as rascally set Of political
vampires as ever drew the life blood
out of a State treasury"
When Hutchins is able to restore
the many thousands of dollars of the
poor school childrcn's money which
DR.. Eads and John c. Bishop have
stolen, his talk about political
vampires" will be quite as pertinent
as it is now.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-07-15
Democratic Convention,

A Convention of delegates from the several
counties in the 10th Judicial District, will lie
held at 10 clock, on the ith Monday, being
the Both day Of August next, at the Court
House in West Union. to nominate candidates
for District Judge. District Attorney, member
of the Board of Education. and member of the
State Agricultural Association, to be supported
by the Democracy at the ensuing October
election, and also to transact such other bust
ness as may be brought before the Convention
The ratio of representation will be one dele
gate for each fifty votes polled for Ben NJ. Sam
uelS, and one additional delegate for each frac-
tional vote over Twenty-Five. Every county,
however. is entitled to representation.
BY ORDER or TIE COMMITTEE.
WNst Union, Juno 81. 1873