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AN ARKANSAS "NOATIs."

In a recent tour through one of the widest
and most sparsely-settled regions of Arkansas,
(says correspondent of New York paper,
| arrived at the ferry on Cache river. A little
Lighthouse grocery stood on the near bank, about
fifteen steps from where the a at Law. tied to a
snag in the edge of the water. Several bear
skius, deer-skins, and coon skins, were nailed
up to dry against the walls of the grocery, but
the door was closed, and no barkeeper, ferry
man, or other person, was in sight. I hallooed
at the top OF my voice some half dozen times,
but no one answered. Seeing an advertise
ment On the door, read as follows:
"NoArIs.-Ef emmy boldly Gums hear arter
Ticker, or to git Akross the River They can ges
bio This here Horne and eff don't cum when my
wife Bstsey up at the House heares the Horne
bloin ehele cum down and sell the Ticker or
Bet EN- Akross the River ime guine Fishin no
credit when inc away from Hoeme John viii
son NIB. them that cant rede will beye too 90
too the house arter Betsey taut but half a mile
thar"
In obedience to the "Noatis," took the blow
ing horn, which stuck in crack Of the wall close
by the door: gave it a "toot" or too. which
reyerberated far around, through cane and
swamp, and in few minutes was answered BY
voice scarcely less loud and reverbsratirg
than that of the horn-it seemed to be about
half mile up the river-and in about fifteen
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minutes stalwart female made her appear
ance, and asked if wanted "licker."
NO, madam; want to cross the river, if
you please"
Don't ye want some Ticker fust?"
"No, madam don't drink-neyer toucb
liquor"
Never tech Ticker Why, then, you must
be preacher, ant your"
mo, madam; I'm only Son of Temperance.
l wish to get across the river, if you please
do you row the boat?"
20, yes; l can take ye over in less than no
time. Fetch up yer boss I"
1 ossyed, asking, as led the horse into the
ooat DID your husband write that advertise.
ment on the door there?"
"No, sir-eesl Schoolmastsr Jones writ that
John haint got no larninl ~
And the good woman rowed the boat safely
across the ugly stream; and, handing her the
ierriage fee, babe her good morning, bsliey.
ing then, las still do,l that she was one of the
happsest women AID best wives. / ever saw--
perfectly cootented with her lot, because she
knew no better
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WASHINGTON, D. c.
For the Naiional Fra
MAUD AN A N G { | .
BY EMILY c. HUNTINGTON.

WIN he merry New Years morning broke across the
W., the red lights chased the shadows DER the upland
and the lea
o. whose feet worn with siraYng IN the rough
rath= lrodden here,
,,e through the golden portals. the grand Sabbslc
year
A,,,r n.sA;-time ane the darkness were watching
round her bed
slorerng tears in lack OF blessing on our darling
graceful head:
g.slng down The heavy beating hearts, tina,
might hear
Fsyay we heard the river with its sullen ceaseess
roar,
AMI The heavy waves OF ocean beating on the silent
shore,
nd We shul dered as we listened, thinking how a soul
would be,
rr- he morning floating outward DER dim and track
less
Paint and fainter grew the breathing but glory, dropping
Through the silence fell upon her like the glory of
crown.
And the golden gates OF Alden rose upon her failing
sight,
wh.r the white wings drawing nearer shut all
earthly night
So W. closed Ter eyes with kisses, and her quiet
breast.
Wish murnured bsaedicupn, LAID her hands in sign of
Saying -ofly "oa Father, in thy peace spirits
keep.
Wm.c lay our wcli-beoVed IN the blessed arms OF
sleep"
When the merry New Years morning broke the
crimson sea,
w.-n red lights chased the shadows DER the upland
and the lea
One whose weary slraying in the rough paths
troddeu here.
Entered through The colleen portals The grand Sabbac
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FROM IOWA.
Extracts from q letter dated
FoRT MAnIsoN low. n
o. p. N.


Fort MADISON, Iowa, Dec. l, 1857.
To the Editor of the National Era:
The Republicans here depend mainly on
home or New York papers for news, ard but
few of them realize the importance of sustain
ing the Era at the seat of the National Cow
ernment. Few of them know the important
service it has rendered the cause of Freedom
for eleven years, by reporting the speeches and
sustaining those who during that time have.
arisen in Congress to defend the rights of Free:
men and Free Labor, against all opponents.
1t has been my good fortune for score OF
years to act with the open opponents of Slavery.
both East and West, in their constitutional
efforts to prevent its extension. During tina.
time we have passed through many trials and
much opposition, but, in spite of all, have gone
steadily forward, adding to our numbers and
strength, and must increase hereafter more
and more. During this long and continued
struggle to advance our principles, we have
found the press, especially your press, both ir
Ohio and the District of Columbia, to be one
OF the levers that has overthrow slaveholdine
influence in Ohio and elsewhere in the North
and the same lever must be kept in use till the
triumph is complete. The Republicans have
still some heavy loads of opposition to move.
and, as they need al! the experienced help they
can get, they no doubt will keep the Era busy
even if they make and use many other levers.
like it.
The present position of affairs in Kansas
convinces me, more fully than ever before, OK
the necessity of Congress prohibiting Slavery
and establishing Freedom in all the Territories.
The Constitution provides, "they shall make
all needful rules and regulations for the Terri
tories" and certainly such action is required
If it is not done, the history of Kansas for four
years past may be the history of New Mexics
and other Territories, except the people in then,
unite, and protect themselves with promptnesg
Your remarks in @ late issue of your paper
in reference to the effect of the late monee
panic on the value and future demand for towr
and country property in the West, is strictly in
accordance with the facts in the case, so far az
m9 observation extends. The amount of inn
provement in progress in September last, az
seen By me, from here to Council Bluffs, a. that
time, convipces me that we will not suffer 'lop,,
here from the hard times, if the same eaerg,
is continued to develop the State resources IN
the future. Il
Our State Legislature will meet before long,
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CHARLES DICKENS On Horses Il object TO the
personal appearance of the horse. / protest
agains. The conventional idea of beauty, as a.,
tached to that animal. / think his nose too
long, his forehead to low, and his legs (excent
in the case of the cart.horse) ridiculously thin
by comparison with the size of his body. AGAIN.
considering how big an animal he is, object
to the contemplate delicacy of his constitution.
Is he not the s;ckliest creature in creation? Does
any child catch cold as easily as q horse? Does
he not spran his fetlock FOR all his appearance of
superior strength, as easily as sprained NV
ankle? Furthermore, to take him from another
point of view, what helpless wretch ne il /
No line lady requires more constant waiting ON
than horse. Other animals can make their
own toilette he must have a groom. You
will tell me that this is because we want 10
make his coat arti6cially glossy. Glossy
Come home with me, and see my cat-my
clever cat, who can groom herself Look at
your own dog see how the intelligent creature
curry'combs himself with bis own honest teeth
Then, again, what fool the horse is, what a
poor, nervous fool He will start at a piece of
white paper in the road, as if it was lion. His
one idea, whom he hears noise that he is not
accustomed TO, is to run away from it. What
do you say to those two common instances of
the sense and courage of this absurdy oyer.
praissd animal? l might multiply them to two
hundred, if | chose to exert my mind and
waste my breath, which never do. prefer
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.. was pertinacious, and wouldn't take " no y
for an answer. 81 don't like the paper. any,
way" said one "Nor either" said O.; CTS
an awful mean paper, I'll allow-but you've
got to take it, you know, as long as you don't
pay up. That's the law. So. if / was in YOUR
place, I'd pay up, and stop the id thing ="
The man cashed over. o. got hint from this,
ana, using the same argument with every
grunbler he met, collected nearly every dol
lar that was due the concern. But the princi.
pal had scarcely got his money, when he dis.
covered that his agents eloquence had nearly
ruined his subscription list Boston Post.
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when 1t is expected that Governor Grimes (who
has done much to advance the cause of Repub-
lresnlsm In Iowa) will be elected United States
Sesator. Ii elected, the cause will be safe in
= bus hands. he has been tried, and is well
Known. Affairs in Kansas are not yet settled !;
and If they were, the Republican party have
sal! work enough left to keep them busy, and
need such men as Grimes in the Senate. WI.
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coming at once to my last charge against the
horse, which is the most serious Of all, because
1t affects his moral character. accuse him
boldly, in his capacity of servant to man, of
slyness and treachery. / brand him publicly,
no matter how mild he may lock about the
eyes, or how sleek he may be about the coat,
as systematic betrayer, whenever he can get
the chance, of the confidence reposed in him.
Cost OF LIVING IN FLORENCE, ITALY.-A
villa just outside the walls, with garden, the
house containing some ten or twelve rooms,
completely, even luxuriously furnished, can be
rented for from twenty five dollars to forty dol
lars per month. Bed linen and plate are not
included in this, however Furnished apart
ments OF five or s;x rooms, in the city, COM
mand twenty dollars to twenty. FIVE dollars. per
month. Bread is much better, and far cheaper,
than IN New York. Carriages with two horses
and driver can be had for thirty cents per hour
ana even cheaper, if bargainad for beforehand.
Hood meat for ten cents per pound; chickens
from ten to twenty cents each, and other poul-
try and game in the same ratio At the Hotel
de Vile, one of the best in the city, nv bill is
htty cents day for room and attendance;
twenty cents for breakfast of coffee, eggs, and
bread and butter; fifty cents for table d'hote.
1t must be remembered these are prices for
transient guests; quite reduction is obtained,
by making bargain for few weeks at a time.
But this Is by no means the cheapest.
nave several times accompanied friend, who
resides here, to restaurant, where breakfasts
and dinners were served to order. Here two
or three cups OF coffee were afforded for three
cents, bread two cents, eggs two cents sum
total for breakfast, seven cents. At dinner
halt a chicken, six cents; bread, two cents;
potatoes, two cents roast beef, FIVE cents;
pastry, two cents; and bottle of Uin ordinaire,
four cents-thus making the price of your din.
ner sixteen cents Clothing, household fur
nture, and indeed all the necessares of life,
are almost universally on the same cheap scale,
so that small family can certainly live very
comfortably for from ten TO fifteen hundred
dollars year. forgot to notice in the sched-
uie the price of servants, which is, for females,
three dollars; males, eight dollars per month.
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An ELOQUENT DUN-Some years ago. a
newspaper publisher in Vermont, finding a
large amount of unpaid subscriptions on his
books, concluded to employ special collecting
agent to go round, for per centage Of his col.
lections, and dun the delipquents, which he &C.
cordingly did in the person of O-s, sub
stantial farmer, of Democratic faith and per-
suasive address. he undertook his task rather
reluctantly, for the paper inculcated Calvinistic
doctrines, which o. abhorred, and, about cleo,
ton time, always threw its political influence
on the side of the Wings. which vas a still
greater objection in the mind of the Dsmocatic
agent
He met with all sorts of excuses-such as,
"Never ordered it" "Don't get it reg'lar,"
"Told 'em to stop it long ago." d., &c, but
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THxArs,-THe Fs,xt Rtpreseatdtspt g Aidddns-
IN our brief theatrical notice, yesterday, we ats
,.s IN At the 6rst perfor OF iApsfs was WIZ
1900 nv large audience. We should have sta
lad that the house was literally packed with hu-
man being, the fair sex being numerousiy repre-
seated That the piece has been gotten up In
splendid style will be affirmed by every spectator.
The only drawback to the interest of the occasion
was the delay consequent upon the management
Of the stage machinery and changing the scenes;
but that was TO be expected on the first exhibi.
ton, and the audience good-naturedly excused the
annoyance. Az the varied and beautiful scenes
we're brought into view, the applause was vocife-
rous and prolonged; and the performers we're
heartily greeted throughout as they deserved, for
they acquitted themselves with much credit. Mrs.
Phillips played Aladdin admirably; Mrs. Tayleure,
Mrs. Mardin aud Miss Parker sang with great
sweetness and effect; aud Mile. Christine, Mrs.
Adams and Miss Hight danced with surpassing
grace We were gratiaed to observe that the ai-
dience, while applauding Mile. Christine, paid
equally emphatic compliments to the old favorites.
The gentlemen of the company all played we'll;
and now that the hindrances, always to be encoun
tered the first representation Of piece Of such
an intricate nature, are removed, the public may
look forward to sperformance of unparalleled MGR
It.
Our readers will remember that Aladdin will be
played this afternoon for the especial socommods-
ton of ladies and children. The performance
commences at o'clock. The opportunity thus az
forded to crafty the little ones should he taken
advantage of by all parents who experience plea
sure In making their children happy.
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Things I'm Norfolk.
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE RICHMOND DAILY DISPATCH.


NORFOLK, April 18th, 1858.
The gale of Friday has passed away, and as yet
we hear Of no disaster arising from its fury.
The Colorado is still in Hampton Roads. Some
six or eight Workmen were sent On board yester-
day from the Navy Yard. TO do some little work
She will doubtless leave as soon as they get
through.
The Superior Court of Norfolk county, Judge
Baker presiding was engaged Friday and Satur-
day in the trial Of a man named Flynn, charged
with wounding Mr.. Kelly on the 18th OF january
last, from the effects of which he died in few
DAYS. The evidence shows that Flynn did, with
out cause or provocatiOa, maicionsly stab said
Kelly three separate times in the breast with a
large knife. We are much mistaken if Flynn does
not very soon take his departure for Richmond to
make the acquaintance OF Col. Morgan.
The Grand Jury of Norfolk county, were dis
charged on Friday. after having found true bill,
among others, against Edward Shepherd and John
Ash, for striking George Fitchett with an iron
poker as mentioned in our last
In the Mayors Court Of Norfolk city, yesterday,
w. W. Lamb. ESD, presiding in the absence OF
Mayor Ferguson. one Philip OyerianGer was
charged with misdemeanor, in the preparation Of
which he wounded John O'Neii in several places
with knife. Overlander was recognized in the
sum of 500 to appear ~ the April term OF the
Circuit Court.
tir John Tart's boot and shoe store in Ports
mouth, was broken open on Friday light and rob
bed of about $3.50 worth of boots and shoes.
Inc cH9rltaUle COnCpTt. WHICH proven 81 very
successful few weeks since, is to be repeated On
Tuesday evening, with every hope Of its former
success
The closing exhibition at the Varieties was not
as well attended could have hoped, owing to
the prevalence of the gale. Miss Mary Devin,
the fair beJtfc0Te of that occasion, has won gold
ell opinions" aud leaves many admirers behind,
vino will be delighted to learn that she will re-
turn in three four weeks, at which time Mr..
Ford will send US another, and, if possible, bet
ter company, under the management of his gem
tlemaniy agent, Mr.. C. W Tayleure.
cock fight, in which Richmond is pited against
Norfolk, commences tomorrow, and will continue
for three days The amount already put up" Is
said 10 be $1,000. The lovers OF the sport antici-
pate exciting time.
The Theatrical Company, whose engagement
closed Friday evening, left in the Louisiana yes
terday afternoon, for Baltimore.
The Peak Family, whose performance had drawn
together large and fashionable audiences, left III
the same boat for Philadelphia, where they com
mence an engagement on Tuesday next.
This has been bright, clear day, and ali the
churches have been well attended.
The revivals in Norfolk and Portsmouth are still
progressing, and the clear, bright weather OF to-
day will doubtless add much Ia their interest, by
increasing the size of their audiences.
pFRCUsSIoN
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DIED.

On wednesiay. the 3lst Of March. at Ggod,ana
the residerre Of his parents, Thomas ara Euoola
Waldrop, their infant son, hitHhhD ~ u.s. :
months. go. "a. -.
Never can those who witnessed his short,
but painful iIness forget The apparent nseArcss
and matt nee with which he bHre his great euiftr-
ings evincug even the last hour OF bis little HE,
uncommon sagacity for y child OF bis age In him
f,pr he was their only ehild) and great. indeed is
their desolafion as they view his empty cradle. his
vacant chair his own exclusive little propsrty.ai
thai remains to them OF their darling now in Hea-
Veil.
They know not now, but they shall know hereaf'
ter"
On Tuesday morning, at o'clock, Rev q ~.
TER GEORGE. Pastor CT the Manchester Baptist
Church aged sboBt rs years.
His funeral will take place at the Baptist church
in Manchester, on Thursdsy afternoon, az ciock;
His friends aud acquaintance are invited to attend
without further notice.
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Affairs In Rockingh n IN.
(coRaEspoyDENcR OF THE RICHMOND DAILY DIsPArcI

CORRESPONDENCE OF THE RICHMOND DAILY DlSPAfCH J
HAREISoNBURG, Va, April i, 1858.
News this week is rather scarce article; the
most interesting being the school exercises OF last
Friday. The school, under the direction OF Prof.
Salyard, gave exhibition on last Friday after
noon and evening, which consisted of declama-
tions, orations and dialogues. There was several
beautiful and instructive orations delivered one
of them by Mr.. Pickly, who took the house by
storm. His was one of the most beautiful, we'll
as instructive Orations 1T has been good fortune
to listen to for long time. His subject was
Knowledge
About the next prominent feature, was an orig
inal poem by Jas. S. Troct. 1t occupied about so
minutes 10 read it, and we may safely ,ay that il
would have been worthy of some old and expert
enced poet Mr.. I. has extraordinary talents, and
bids fair to rank among the first poets of the
South.
The rest of the exhibition passed Of very we'll,
and speaks we'll of MIR. Salyards, the able profess
sor of the Institute. VALLEY.
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The Desks OF Congress.
eankamnararV aAya:

"The desks In Congress are one great cause oil
long speeches, protracted sessions, and talk for
Bunccmbs. The members sit com fortaby In their
ssass read the papers, write letters, frank docu-
msnts, aud adjourn. In the British Parliament
there are no such conveniences. The members 60
to the House 20 attend TO their Parliamentary du.
tiles, men who have nothing to say are not allowed
20 speak, and those who have anything to say are
allowed to speak only to the purpose"
This II ~ true Of the Virginia Legislature as of
Congress. In the time when the members had to
sit on benches, with no conveniences for reading,
writing, &C., great deal more business was done
thaa ut present. 1t was rare then for man to
speak who had nothing to say. Every man who
rose was worth listening to. Since the introduc.
zion Of desks, q legislative seat has become more
suggestive OF comfort than duty, and, moreover,
makes the communication with Bunoombe much
al
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rHLHoRAPHIC NEWS.
Congressional Proceedings.


WAssIsoroN, April 6.-Senute.-Mr stuart, o.
Michigan, said he had aseef tanned that the Kansas
bill had not been sent back to tho House because
Mr. slideIl OF Louisiana wished to reconsider the
vote. lie strongly condemned the course OF MT =
Mr.. Slidcll replied by saying that he had SUM
cient for retaining the bill, which he ae-
clned giving.
The Minnesota bill was then taken up aud dis
cussed.
Houss-The House went into committee OF tho
whole on the Deficiency bill.
The discussion ELECTED nothing Important
ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL-THE ARMY IN
UTAH-SENAToR DAVIS.
WASHINGTON. April 6--JudgiDg from present in
dications the deficiency bill will embrace items
amounting to about $s.000,oo0.
The army bill, ii is thought, will be defeated III
it's present form.
There is al increasing disposition IN Congress
to check further movement in tho Utah eXpedi-
ton. The entire military force, which il 10 con
templated, will ne thrown into Kansas is about
5000 men.
Senator Davis physical condition ID becoming
more critical.
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ARMY AppRopRI ALTON BILL-THE ARMY
UTAU-SRNAToR DAVIS.
MARINE INTELI.IGENCE.

NoRsoLE. April G--Arrived, surveying steamer
Bbb from New York for North Carolina; put in
for repairs.
Bark Sally Magee from Rio do Janeiro, for Rich
mond, has gone up James River
MARINE NEws.-Ship Victory from Cailao, sailed
from Hampton Roads, this morning for New York.
British ship Cainelia from Halifax, went up to
CITY Point to-day
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Times are awful 10 Illinois, judging frsm o
isttsr from farmer In Jay county, Ilinois, to the
American Industrial Association. He says the
people In that region "cannot pay their debts,
things are % low--whsat u to 80 cents per bushe
butter cents per pound; eggs 8 cents per dozen;
snd other things In proportion" The residents Of
oar cities would like to exchange some Of the
good times, alias high prices, In this region, for
what they cali hard times In illinois,
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YELLOW fsvHE On sHiPsoARp.--The bare Rein.
dssr, Of Philadsiphis, from Rio Jansiro, February
u, which arrived at New York, Sunday, lost four
81 her crew BY yellow fever. The day after Ieay.
Tag Bic both mates and seven Of her seaman were
taken down vita that dirsfai scourgs. Captain
Mnmens Vas also attacked. and for several DAYS
Us unable - 30 on deck. The bark was Obliged
. pas into Psrsanbaoe for assistance, where,
sessssh ses Upissd esssss Cossui, eight sesmsn,
she he'd formed part Of the Grew Of the lost ship
3tssR, vses procured.
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SAILING OF OCEAN STEAMERS.

New YORK, April G.--The steamer City of Balti-
more sails for Liverpool, on Saturday with the
foreign mails.
A NJ