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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-05

From detailed statement accompanying his report of the fines and deductions which ,ere imposed upon the contractors for imper- ,ct mail service during the fiscal year, it ap- ears that these fines and deductions amount in he aggregate to S188,746 84. In this amount f S1S8,746 84 is included the sum of $74,- 98 46, being that portion of the deductions lade from the contractors pay on the New Dr. ,ans and Cairo route during the third and fourth luarters of 1856, which has since been remitted them. in pursuance of the 7th section of the ct of Congress passed on the 3d March, 1857.
 The grounds of the decision of the Post- master General in favor of the southern oute between the valley of the Mississippi river and San Francisco, for the conveyance of the overland mails to California, are set forth at great length, are also the reasons which decided the department to accept the bids of Messls Butterfield & Co. Although the route selected does not bear out the glowing descrp- tons given of 1t by some of it's earlier sxplo- rers, the evidence laid before the department led it to concur in the opinion of MT. Bartlett that it presents more advantages for great national highway than any yet discovered to California
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-05
San Francisco News-Further from Sai
 Lake
SAN FRANCIsCo. Nov. l.

DAN | hANCASCO, NOV, IL.
 The Los Angeles Star of November 7th, contains an affidavit of John Aiken, of Misss. slppl, who had just arrived from Salt Lake The affidavit of Mir. A. Is made up of what ne saw and heard at Salt Lake in regard to the intentions of the Mormons, in case the U. s authorities should attempt to reprimand them. This statement is substantated hv other imm. grants recently arrived Mr. II. says: "Ws learn from pr. Duncan, Surgeon to Brigham Young's army, that they had taken vote al Salt Lake, that, if the U. S. army forced is way into Utah, they themselves would burn their city, towns, forts etc., and lav every haG. tationl in ashes; that they had already picked out secret places ill the mountains to "cschs' their provisions, and make their future abode with the Indians. The Doctor stated that ar. engagements were already entered into, that pro vided the army should enter the settlements, every city, town and village in the States oi California, Missouri and Iowa should be burned immediately; that they had men to do this who were not known to the Mormons; and that they would cut oil all the immigrants, trains, army stores, stock, etc.; that no man, woman or child should hereafter cross the plains without being scalped; that they depended on and expected the Indians to perform this internal and cow ardly part of their designs
 '' 1 am indebted to the Morning Call for the verdict of the coroner's jury, held at San Ra- tae on the 11th instant, on the body of Hugh Browning, one of the prisoners killed at San Quentin, on the 5th inst, which the jury say was caused by shot from a cannon in charge of James Cartin, one of the guard of the State prison, in the faithful discharge of his duty, and that said act was not criminally intended. ."'- Sacramento UEiOn.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-05
The Ohio Life and Trust Co. has gone.

The Washington correspondent of the Phila. delphia Argus gives some rumors respecting certain reputed transactions between certain re- publican officials in Ohio and the Ohio Life lnsuranceand Trust Company, during the pres- dential campaign of 1856. They are of the following character:-
 "That republican leaders applied to the off. cers of the Ohio Life Insurance and Trust Com. pany for loan of half a million of dollars to be used in carrying the October election in Pennsylvania--feeling confident, could they succeed in that, that the election of Colonel Fremont to the presidency was a certain and sure thing; and they offered to guaranty the company the repayment of the loan with a bonus in the way of interest. The officers of the company declined to loan the money on those terms, but consented to do so if the gentle men from Ohio would hypothecate Ohio state bonds to the amount of six hundred thousand dollars"
 It is now alleged that the bonds of the state to that amount were so hypothecated and that they among the assets of the defunct Ohio Life and Trust Company, and that this money five hundred thousand dollars-was spent to carry Pennsylvania at the October election.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-05

THAT LAST REMARK"--A Texas cores pondent of the Montgomery Mail tells the fol- lowing:-
 !" Not far below this place, on one of the banks of the beautiful Colorado, a party of Pad dies were ditching. There chanced along lot Of teamsters, and one, proverbial for his wit aud blackguardism, though he'd have bit of fun by bandying words with the ditchers. Soon, to his modification, they had worked him up to boiling heat, and, to use his own language, he commenced spiling for fight. After he had ranted around considerable and pretty we'll ex. hausted his spite, the old boss who had said nothing during the sharp shooting of words slipped up and batting him on the shoulder, said You mustn't mind these boys, my friend, they're always making fun of some d-n fool or other'"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-05
EDITOR TRUE DEMocRAr:-T Thinking i

EDITOR TRUE DEMocRAT:-T Thinking it would be of interest to your numerous readers, to be informed of the departure of the Seminole and Creek delegations to Florida for the pur- pose of inducing the hostile Seminoles to emil grate to their country west, take the liberty of addressing you this note. As you are area- dy aware, Maj Elias Rector, Superintendent, visited, in the month of Dec, the Creeks and Seminoles, to organize the delegations, and was so successful in his mission that in less than one month the whole number assembled at Fort Smith, and on the 2d of January took passage for New Orleans on the steamer Arkansas. To those acquainted with the Indian character the rapidity with which the delegation has been got of reflects great credit upon the superinten- dent.
 was passenger on the Arkansas from Fort Smith to this place. and it is due to the Indians to say that they conducted themselves on the boat with as much, if not more proprlety, than the same number of whites would. There are fortv-two Seminoles, headed by Jumper, prln- cipal. and Halech Tustenuggee, second chief, and Jim Factor, interpreter; and SIX Creeks upder the charge of Tuchabachee, king O: the upper Creeks Maj. Rector, superintendent, and Col Samuel M. Rutherford, Seminole agent. and R. M. Johnson, of Fort Smith, have charge of the delegations
 From the we'll known energy and fitness of the superintendent to manage and direct the Indians, it is reasonable to expect that the mis- sion will be successful. The Indians who ac- company him seem to be deeply impressed with the important duties which tl'ey have un- dertaken, and express the determination to dis charge them faithfully.
 They are all men of mark and influence, many of them warriors and councillors of great eminence amongst their people, and if the Se- minoles in Florida can be removed, it will be accomplished now
 The promptitude and punctuality displayed by the Indians, in assembling at, and leaving Fort Smith, are truly wonderful in view of their tardy character generally. They have the most implicit confidence in Maj. Rector and Col. Rutherford and will cooperate with them cheerfully and promptly in all their movements. I have thought it but justice to say this much in favor of the Indians, and as they have left their homes to accomplish most desirable ob- ject to the Unitei States, they should meet with encouragement from all parties. D.
 Little Rock, 4rks, Jun. 4, 1858.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-05

EsTRAYs.-The True Democrat has been se- lected by the Secretary of State, for publishing estray notices, at 20 cents for each notice As the amount is so small, the fee should always accompany the notices. In the first issue of each month the notices will appear, and copy of the paper be forwarded to the several coun- ty clerks in the State.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-05
H.Ir CrNr C.~-Johr Pon, !,

HALF CENT CAsE.-John Benge brought suit before Squire Brown, on the 5th inst. against Lewis w. Stidham, to recover half q cent, the debt occurring as follows:-Benge. who resides in the country, left his horse at the stable of Stidham. who keeps hotel in Elk. ton, and ordered gallon of oats, the price of which is 12a cents; when he went to pay for the oats he laid down dime and half dime. which Stdham took and gave him two cents change. thus retaining 13 cents for the 0ats.- Some words occurred between the parties at the time. whereupon Benge sued for the half cent. At the trial he failed to prove what money he gave Stidham. and what change he received. Judgment in favor of Stdham for the costs, $1 45. ~
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-05

CONGRESSIONAL CoMsITTEEs.-The members of our Congressional delegations are placed mon committees as follows:
 IN THE SENATE HON. W. K. SEBASTIAN, chairman of com mlttee on Indian affairs and member of commit lee on territories.
 HoS. R. W. JOHNSON, chairman of committee on printing, and member of the committee on public lands and the committee on military af fairs.
 IN THE HOUSE, Hos. A. B. GREENWOOD, chairman of com. mittee on Indian affairs.
 hoS. A. E. WARREN, member of committee on the militia and committee on roads and ca- nas.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-05

6T We return our thanks to Messrs. John son & Peay, of the mammoth wharf boat, at Napoleon, for numerous valuable favors. They have a fine new wharf boat and we are glad to learn are prospering in their business.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-05
NEW SECRET poLIT1cAI p.pTv IN posro,,

NEW SECRET POLITICAL PARTY IN BosroN. It Is stated in the Boston papers that new secret political party has been organized in that city, called the Heart-in- Hand Club" There are a number of passwords, signals and grips, but there is no initiation fee, nor any expense beyond voluntary contribution, to pay the expenses of the hall. The particular object or policy of the order is not given.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-05

G We are requested to state by the Post master, that persons having boxes, will please come forward and pay their rent for the quar- ter, or their boxes will be closed.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-05

PosT-OFFIcE.-This office will be open each day from in the morning till o'clock, P. m., except Sundays, on which days it will be open from 2 o'clock till D. m
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-05
Manchester Trad,
London Money Market.


 Money was easy at previous rates. Further by the Persla-Liverpool Cotton Market.
 New Fork, Dec. 25.-Fair Mobile was quoted at 61l2 fair upland 63s. The imports during the week amounted to 54,0OO bales.
 The stock on hand amounted to 35OOOO bales.
 Spectators took 20OO and exporters took | 1000 bales. Cotton was pressed on the mark ct as soon as landed. Havre Cotton Market. The Havre cotton market was unchanged.- I he sales for the week amounted to 5000 bales. Tres Ordinaire, quoted at l02.
 Liverpool BreadstuHs Market. The f1rur market had declined 1s.; wheat had declined 3d. C AL; and Indian corn had de- cllned ls e 2s. during the week. Liverpool Provision Market. The. .provison market was quiet and declin- ing
 London Sugar and Coffee Markets. Sugar was quiet at a shilling decne Cof. fee, ditto. London Money Market. The London Times and Daily News report that money Is abundant.
 Failures in LendOn. Several failures had occurred in London in the German aud Spanish trades. Bank of England Ahording Assistance. The Bank of England has assisted the Wol- verhampton Bank, Robert Smith & Co.,, of Man chester.
 The Money Crisis in Hamburg. A dispatch from Hamburg dated Friday, 11th inst, says the crisis is already breaking up credit Later from india-Haveiock in Critical
 Position.
 Later advices from India state that Gen. Sir. Henry Havelock was in a critical position. Fifty thousand insurgents surrounded Luck now.
 His Communication with Outram Cut Of. Havelock's communication with Gen. Sir James Outram, it is said, was cut off. Sir Colin Campbell Marching to his Relief. Sir Colin Campbell, the Commando Chief in India, crossed the Ganges on the 9th of No- vember, en route for Lucknow, with 5000 men. Later from China-PreparatiOns for the
 Assault of Canton. Later advices from China state that active preparations were in progress for the assault of Canton.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-05
Three Days Later from Europe-ArTival
 of the Steamship Persia.

New York, Dec 25.-The Cunard steamship Persia, which left Liverpool on Saturday the l2th inst, has arrived at this port. She brings three days later news than we had by the steam shin 4 driatic
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-05
Washington News,
WASHINGTON, Dec. A.

The Senate and House have agre ed to ad journ to the 4th of January.
 Acquisition was made on the treasury fo S53O,OOO for arrearages due members since tn, 4th of last March,
 Contracts have been made for engraving the new treasury notes. They are to be issued il about two weeks.
 The President has transmitted to the Senat, the correspondence in reference to the bombard. ment of Greytown, in which Count Sartiges the French Minister, asks for an indemnity fo, the U, actual losses sustained by French subjects MT. Marcy denies the right and equity of such demand, by letter to Sartges, who made nc response, but says he will send Marcy's letter to the French government. W
 From Utah.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-05
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26,

The war department have received advices that the government troops near Fort Bridges are in a comfortable condition. The reports that the 9th Infantry had met with reverses from the Mormons were untrue.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-05
The Mission to the Seminole Indians of Florida

We are indebted to gentleman, passenger on the steamer Arkansas, for the following in- teresting account of the Greek and Seminole delegations sent by the government under Maj. Elias Rector, and Col Saml. M Rutherford, to induce the Seminoles in Florida to emigrate to their lands west of this State
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-05
IN THE HOUSE.
American Stocks.

Bell & Sons circular reports the market for American stocks firm. z.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-05
Liverpool Cotton Market.

The Liverpool cotton market shows decline of lad. The advice by the last steamship de- pressed the market. The sales for the week amount to 10000 bales.
 The sales on Friday, the 11th, amount to 5000 bales
 The market closed heavy; prices irregular. Consols. Consols had advanced 11a, and were quoted at 92.
 Manchester Trade Goods and yarns had both declined.
 Bank of England. The bullion ill the bank had increased f75O,-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-05

LARGE PoTAroEs.-We have been present. cd by Mr. c. w. Harrison, of Conway county, with some very large and fine specimens of Irish potatoes. Two weighed 2 lbs. MT. Harrison informs us that he planted bushels of seed Oil less than an acre of ground, and dug over too Hundred bushels.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-01-05

'oiy ioaoo"d"io idte tue HneSt lands Tn the State-lands that were selected and entered bv the early settlers of the territory when they had the whole State to choose from.
 We direct attention to this matter because of its importance There are thousands of acres of the finest lands in the State tied np in mort. gages for stock in the Real Estate Bank. to which, doubtless the owners would like to secure full and perfect title; and there are thousands of acres of land equally valuable belonging to the bank which emigrants to our State would be pleased to purchase.
 The law permitting a deposit of bonds to be made to protect any of the mortgaged lands is one of great relief to those who can avail them selves of it. It is one too of great benefit to the State, as it will be the means of calling in and paying off her bonds.
 The assets of the Real Estate Bank W i'll not liquidate it's liabilities, and recourse will be had up the deficiency. When the Bank is wound up and the deficiency known, the policy of the State, as established by the law authorizing de. pcsits with the state treasurer, will be to ascer. tain the pro rata liability of the lands mortgaged by each stockholder, which is just rule that Will release the lands of each stockhoder when hls pro rata of the debt is paid up. By pur- chasing and depositing bonds the owners of mortsaged lands will be enabled to pay their pro rata liability at the deprecated price of bonds, thus saving much, securing good title at once. and avoiding all future trouble and vexa- ton.
 As these mortgaged lands lie scattered all over the State. and the owners of them, in most instances, ignorant of the law it would be we'll for the press of the State to assist us in calling attention to the subject <'- 70
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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-24
LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE
STEAMER ANGL0-SAX0N.
PORTLAND. Ne. Feb o3-pM

PORTLAND, Me-. Feb 23-PM
The Anglo Saxon, with advices to the 10th
has arrived.
The Steamship America arrived at Liver
pool on the 9th. -.f4
The Anglo Saxon was detained l2 hours
off Cape Race. -.--.. -...
Leave had been. granted to Lord Palmer
ston to introduce bill TO amend the penal
law by making conspiracy to murder, fel =
ony. The vote stool 10 l..
The expected advices by telegraph from
the overland mail from India and China, had
not come to hand. ---tt
The Bank of France had reduced the rate
Of discount TO AZ per cent.
A vote of thanks had been passed in both
Houses of Parliament to the Army in India,
after some objections being made to Lord
Canning being In9luded in the vote.
LrvERPooL, Feb 0.
Sales of cotton the last three days, $1,000
bales; all qualities advanced Is; market clos
ing firm. ....-
Manchester adyices favorable.
Richardson, Spence d Co., quote -four duh
and quotations nominal. Western canal Dos
Cd. Ohio 25s(B27s. Philadelphia and Bal
tirnore 22s Gd@23s. Wheat firm red As 9dd
IS and Is for choice; white 1sg7s Cd, and
7s97s 81 for best. Corn dull, and quotations
barely maintained. ~
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 9th. Beef qniet. Pork
dull at 54s 10d. Bacon duh. Lard inactive.
Tnllow firm at 52s Cd. Sugar quiet and
steady. Coffee quiet. Rice .inactive.
LONDON. Feb. 9th.-BreadstufFs dull. but
steady. Money in more demand. Ameri-
can securities generally unchanged. Consols
95% for money, and 951s for account.
Lord Palmerston, in asking leave to pre-
sent bill to amend the penal laws, said the
government had had no intention to propose
any such measure, although driven to It in
regard to eonspiracies. He concluded by
pointing out the necessity for the amend
ment on general grounds.
Mr.. KInglake moved an amendment that
the House deem it inexpedient to comply
with the demand of Count Waewski, until
further information was afforded by the pro-
duction of the communications between the
| two governments subsequent to that des-
patcn. lie was not inclined to alter the mu-
nicipal law of the country ut the demand Of
any power.
| 4 variety of speeches were made against
the measure, including very sarcastic ont
| by Mr.. Roebuck.
The following evening the debate was re-
sumed. when the speeches in its. favor werC
made by Lord john Russell, Mr. D'lsraei
and others.
Lord Palmerston's motion was finally
agreed to by vote of $50 against 80.
The London Post says one Of the princi
pals in thr attempt on Napoleon was En-
| glishman, named Thopas Allsop, an ex
member of the stock exchange.
A despatch from the French Minister o
Fareign Affairs to the French Ambassado
at London, couched in moderate language
concludes by expressing confidence in tn
exalted reason OF the English Cabinet, ab
staining from all indications Us to wha
should be the suitable measures. He think
he shall not have appealed IN vain.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-24
THE RIvga.

The EIvER at this point continues at q
stand. -
The elegant Soptherner viii be down this
morning ON her pleasure excursion to Mem
phis.; - =. '-''' ..''''''''et1sl.'-.
The Louisville, Evansville and Henderson
packet; John Briggs, will be down to-day for
Henderson. She is now established in the
line as regular passenger and freight pack
ct. 81. ....--I ..-..--..-. .4.-
The river at St. Louis continues to fall, at
the rate of six inches in twenty four hours.
The ice from Cairo up is from eight to
twevs inches thick. and navigation is almost
suspended .....-.. I...r
The Maria Denring was hard aground ct
the head of Hat Island, and in critical sit
uation. She was. from New Orleans for 81.
Louis, and heavily ladened.
The brass work was stolen from the en-
CINE rooms of nearly all the steamers at Gin
cinnati during the past woek.
Several steamers are ice bound at Caro-.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-24
Washington Items.

W AsHINGToN, Feb 23-PN
The Committee to investigate alleged cor
ruption in connection with the passage of the
Tariff Act, have examined five witnesses,
and have summoned fifteen others.
Waieot remains in Jail, and Is firm in his
determination not to comply with the de-
mands of the Committee. Distinguished
friends continue to visit him.
The Sergeant-at- Arms has been notified by
Williamson, whom he forcibly brought from
New York as a witness, that he has entered
q suit against him.
The US. Deputy Marshal, throughout yes
terday and to-day, vainly endeavored to get
on the track of Clay and Cullom, Various
contradictory reports are in circulation, but
at is understood the challenge has been with
drawn. as preliminary to a peaceful adjust
ment of the difficulties which, there seems
but little doubt. will be effected.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-24
RAILROAD RECEIPTS.

February 2S.-1 case saws, Chas Wells;
bx laths, John Rasch; 5. bxs drugs. bb,s
drugs, 5 kgs liquor, X S Howard; 20 bbls
-four, Bement & Viele: 70 bbls -four. ! 4
Crane; "a doz brooms, W K Baker; / wagon.
Crane, Cook ~ Co; Q buggies, saddle, !
bride. VIM. Lowentball q Co; Z bbls hour,
Geo Foster 81 CO.. car load poultry, a Falls;
$50 bbls pork. i q O'Riley & Co; Us SKIS
flour, Brown & Ailsman; Il horses, mules,
G. Lagow; Al bbls whisky, 60 bbls -four,
Allis & Howes; bx eggs, .bx butter, sad
die, l empty barrel. Chas Harrington, lSs
SKIS wheat. Iglehart Bros; 50 bags wheat. K
Mills d. Bro; Al tons ice, Geo Foster 81 Co.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-02-24
Philadelphia Market.

PHILADELPHIA. feo. zo--s
There was more demand for flour to-day
Tor export and 1900 bbls sold at 81 3I614 80
Tor superfne. and 81 1000 for Ohio extra
and fancy brands range from So 50@6.-
Small sales of Rye flour ut SO 25 and corn
meal at 81 ST. No change in wheat. Rye
wanted at zoe. Corn scarce aud in demand
at 81. Clover Seed in good request: 400
bushels sold at 81 70. Provisions ouiet. 200
bbls. mess pork sold at sic 50@l6 rs, and
$50 casks bacon at l0c for sides, and s for
shoulders. Lard firm at lo14 in bbls, and
liJS i'm kegs. Whisky selling at 22@23.