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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30

0ST In speaking of the speech delivered by Hon. W. K. Sebastian, the Washington Star has the following. We shall endoavor to pub fish the speech next week:
 "A POWERFUL SPEEoH.-The statesmen ot all parties in Washington unite in pronouncng the argument of Senator Sebastian, of Arkan. sas, on the Kansas question spoken in the Senate chamber yesterday-a model parliament tary effort in its dignity, perspicuity, research and force of reasoning. It by such speeches the result, evidently, of long and patient labor ana study Of strong mind, that public opinion m our country, however it may vacillate for the tiine being, is ultimately brou, Int to safe moor. lngs upon all questions of real national impor- tance
 Senator Sebastian. to his credit be it said, faieIy interteres in debate except where imper- auve duty calls. This fact giyes additional weight to his words of wisdom and the flood of substantial historical and legal information he has brought to bear in favor of the legality of tke Lecompton constitution. Being proyerbial. ly disinclned to debate in the chamber when nothing is to be attained by debating. he deyotes himself with untiagging industry to the transac- tlon oi the real business of the body, and thus. though among its most unassuming members exerclses an influence over their legislatiou as valuable to the interests of the State he repre sents as honorable to himselfv
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30
Synopsis of the Foreign News.

Canton was evacuated by the Chinese on the Both of December. The Governor of Canton, Zeb and the Tartar General were retained as prisoners. The Governor, Pihquei, was subse- quently installed as Vice Governor, though the real government of the city is in a commission composed of two Englshmen and one French man who had issued proclamation inviting the people to return. It was supposed that the blockade would be taken of and trade resumed within a week.
 In the numerous engagements the British troops were generally successful. The rebels do not seem to act In unison, though they ap- pear to be concentrating at Dude for deter mined resistance, where Sir Colin Campbell IS 1 preparing to meet them for final struggle ENGLAND.
 There is singular feeling evinced in the journals of England against their "well below ed allies," the French. The Times is quoting letters written by Louis Napoleon during his exile in England, wherein " the nephew of his uncle" denounces the tyrannical government of Louis Phillpe and extols the freedom of England. A sarcastic tone pervades the press when speaking of France and its ruler. The recent change of ministry does not amount to much, except the fact of the new ministry con taining two authors of repute, D'lsraeli and Bull wer. The rest are members of the aristocracy, selected not on account of their ability but of their position by birth.
 FRANCE.
 Four of the con.pirators in the recent attempt to assassinate the Emperor have been tried.- Orsini, Rudio and Piern were sentenced to death, and Gornez to penal servitude for life. It is matter of history that the Empress of Russia refused to meet the Empress Euginie last year at the meeting of the sovereigns, and it is well known that the Empress of Austria has spoken disrespectfully of her, both before and since her marriage But when Eugenie was wounded and came near being killed by the assassins, both Expresses, it seems sent her an autograph letter, congratulating her on her escape From this beginning the French Em peror has managed to get UP cordial cores pondence and friendly feelings. We all know how dexterously he contrived to get up and still maintains friendly intercourse with Alex auder of Russia. Taking these altogether, the qutd nulcs aver that if these powers form an al lance that France will seek d rupture with Eng land and with Russia to help her, Waterloo will be avenged
 DENMARK.
 The United States aud Denmark have at length agreed as to the amount to be paid to the latter on account of light and buoy dues in the Sound. The sum is fixed at $394 O0O which is to be paid to a Danish agent in London.
 There is nothing of importance from this country. There was some graudiloquent talking in the Chamber of Deputies, in relation to the outrages committed by English vessels on those of Spain, both on the coast of Africa and else where.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30

NEW APPLICATION OF AN OLD GlD old gentleman from Arkansas lost a prs : siderable sum of money in this City !@ simply by indulging confidence in s'n- The gentleman was about to depart V on the regular Memphis and WEE packet Evansville, but was anxious beP' ing to have some currency, to the ann
 S3l5, exchanged for gold. With ths ' was perambulating Front Row and SoLty favor from various merchants who co-- accommodate him. A sharper obsers and immediately marked him as " Seeking an opportunity when the coul. was alone in the street, the sharper apFH him and told him that he would give ?, gold for premium of one-haf per Y which the country-man acceded. Ths" received the S315 from the stranger Va sented to wait until the "streel- brooke ed his office and procured the gold. Otcoy sharper was seen no more by the unsoPns countryman, who enlisted the service' police in vain effort to recover his lost The old gentleman was very much an''r the loss, as it was all the money he P,Ss and portion of it had been deposlIsl hands for safe keeping. The sharper V ', tall man, with dark clothes and hat | through the alley between Jefferscn aD' dison Memphis Aualalcle.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30
Auditors Ofice, Little Po.

March Fist, lsS Frequent enquiries are made at ., with regard to the requirements of 4 26th November, 1856, granting r,. rights to railroad lands, and of the io,,, used by those desiring to avail them,., provisions.
 In answer to these enquiries, the Ara drawn up the subjoined forms, wbicb meuds to be followed as nearly as ci,o. will admit. You will please give tb.. together with the enclosed opinions ot k licitor General, an insertion in vopr ,. Pre-emptors, in making their p,o,i Y be careful to show that it is necesss,. the legal subdivision or subdivisions o,' scribed in their affidavit, as they a,s by the act of 26th November l0;s smallest legal subdivision, that will iDcl. residences and actual improvements
 Yours respectfully,
 W. R. MILLER, Au5is. 0f ArL.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30

THE GREAT SOUTHERN RoUTE--The Bris. tol News has the following in relation to the great southern route, now rapidly drawing to completion, which is t, place New Orleans in direct communication with New York: "On the New Orleans and Jackson Railroad, gap of only twenty-three miles remains to be complet cd, between Jackson and New Orleans. and it is confidently believed that it will be closed up by the middle of this month This will leave only eighty miles of unfinished road between Memphis and New Orleans On the East Ten nessee and Virginia road, a gap of only eighteen miles remains to be completed, which is the only break in the railroad connection between New York and Memphis, and the work of clos
 ing that up is going vigorously on That the prospect is, that by the 1st of April, there will remain considerably less than a hundred miles of road to be constructed to complete the vast continuous railroad line between New York and New Orleans'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30
WI. R. MILLER, Auditor, Little Rok
Little RocE, 18th March \

Lttttc AtDJht 1Ctu nNLl WM. R. MILLER, ESQ, Auditor.
 SIR-The 2l section of the act il 26th November, 1856, gives the rga emption to every person who, on the g February, 1853, "occupied Jy resiisra tiDatton thereon" any tract of land ir road grant, authorizing the purchase Cairo and Fulton Railroad Company dollars and fifty cents per acre, of e subdivisions of such land as sIq1 iE residence anu actual Improvements" or ing with certain conditions specified ir The legal subdivisions of the pub. according to the laws of the United Sa townships, sections, half sections, qua- tions and quarter-quarter sections; and the term legal subdivisions, it must be z it was in reference to this known sta. quantity, as ascertained by the public < am of opinion that the constructs upon that section by the Cairo ari Railroad Company is correct; and th4 express terms of the law, pre-emptq right to claim and purchase from the "a. more than the legal subdivision, which clude his residence and actual mppg If a forty acre tract will be sufficient $ purpose, he can claim no more; and sod acres, or 12O acres; and cannot have n, a quarter section. In other words h entitled to 16O acres in any event; bu such legal subdivision-it may be the b as will include his residence and sctuar ments. On that point the law is too E admit of doubt.
 Yours respectfully,
 s. H. HEMPSTEl Solicitor GeuI qf Ads
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30

NEW LAW FIRM-It will be seen by refer ence to our advertising columns that Col. Rector has associated himself with MT Matheny, in the the practice of law. Of Col. Rector it is unne- cessary to speak. He has been long and favora- ply known in this community. Mir. Matheny is a Kentuckian, and a young lawyer of much promise and ability. We bespeak for the new finn successful career
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30
Corroborating Amdavits.
STATE OF ARKANSAS, rc
 County of SS

bIAiE of AhhANSASi SS
 County of '
 We and -. do solemn that we are freeholders of the county Of- we are well acquainted with -, VI the foregoing affidavit; that on the 9a February, 1853, the said = occupied dence and cultivation thereon, the h described tract Cor tracts, as the case of land, to-wit: - of Section Township-, of the base line, of Ralg the fifth principal meridian, containing acres; that he had a dwelling house taa which he resided and then had* - all of which we know from personal ob'< and that we believe the improvements were made with view to actual culHH settlement; that the said - shOi- the right of pre-emption to the above & division Cor subdivisions, as the case of land, as a less humber of acres VII Y. clude his residence, and actual impN' and we do further swear that we are Hl lv or indirectly inteeested in the pre% claimed by the said--.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30
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GT We clip the annexed paragraphs from the Des Arc Citizen, of the 18th inst:
 MAN KILLED.-We learn that Dr. J. P. Bott, who resided in Richland township. St. Francis county, was killed on-the 18th ut. by Marion See. difficulty occurred between them which resulted in Dr. Bolt shaking q cane in Sees face See seized the cane and struck Bott when Bott drew a pistol and shot St him. See then drew a pistol and shot he Doctor, inflicting wound which resulted in his dsstb, within few minutes Both parties have families. Dr. Bolt leaves a wife and six children.
 MURDER-Mr. James s. Garretson. who re. sided at Black Walnut, some ten miles above here, on White river, in Jackson county. was found dead in the road, about three miles from his residence, on Sunday last Mir. Garreson, as We learn, left home on Saturday. on hores back. When his body was found, on Sunday. Its appearance indicated that he had been shot the day before. He had, apparently, been killed with shot gun, as his head and breast were terribly mangled. We learn that an arrest has been made, but forbear mentioning names. until an Investigation IS made before legal authority.
 The Fort Smith He, aM, of the 9th inst. has the following paragraphs:
 The Albuquerque company left on Sunday morning last. It is expected they will take five Delaware Indians with them from Fort Ar. buckle. Mir. J. NJ. Wheeler and Mr. James A. Johnston will inform us from every point they can, how the company progresses
 On Saturday last, two companies of the U. s. 7th infantry having arrived that day, a slight scrmage'' was had between the police and soldiers. It ltappears the soldiers were practicino their muskets by firing upon the police, which, we learn, made the police retreat, but, judging from the report, if the soldiers do not succeed any better in subduing the Mormons than they did with the police, We pity them It is said that when the police got a rest from the corner of certain house, the soldiers were soon tqbsn behind the Garrison wall.n
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30
Telegraphic Markets.

Neto Fork, March 22 Cotton heavy sales POO bales Flour firm. Wheat--Southern Red $1 221ac Western Sl o5@l He. Corn--White 66c; Yellow 6I@6oe Lard 91sc. Sugar firm Coffee 91a@12c Molasses, Muscavado. 2S@3On- Bacon Sc. Hams 93ac. Shoulders 8l5c.- Tallow 94@1O1ac.
 Cincinnati, March p. Flour sa 6o@3 65. Whisky 17%c. Pro- visions firm. Bulk Pork 14@5%c. Shoul- ders 7c. Nothing doing in Mess Pork, Bacon or Lard.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30
Affidavit to Secure Pre-emptions :
 road Lands. STATE OF ARKANSAS. : ~,

COUNTY OF '''
 - claiming the right of prez under the provisions of an act entitled to amend an act to aid in the constr. the Cairo and Fulton Railroad" appna November. 1856, TO certain land, grmis
 -Railroad Company, and describ& lows, tO-wit:
 - of Section - in Township base line, of Range - of the fifth meridian, containing - acres, do 8 swear that on the 9th day of Februar 1 occupied the above described tract g of land by residence and cultivation That on said 9th day of February lSI a dwelling house thereon, in which and then had*---al q was with a view to actual cultivation G. ment, and do further swear that 1t iSw I should purchase of said-- Railra pany the above described legal ,ubdi7s subdivisions, as the case may be) of l less number of acres t0U not include mys aud actual improvements.
 Sworn to and subscribed beforel
 me this--day ef-- 1858. {
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30

6EY We learn that Sam M Scott, of the "Arkansaw Traveler,' is a candidate for the Sta Senate from the district composed of the counties of Pike, Polk and Clark
 Friend Scott has been indorsed by the demo- cracy of Polk and Pike, and would make ar able member of the Senate
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30

NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs.-Our readers will find many important new advertisements The Land Attorney and State Collector has a list Of appointments for the purpose of making collec- tions for the State.
 A fine lot of negroes are offered for sale- Many other important advertisements are pub ished
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30
Washington News.

Washington, March 9. A court martial is ordered at Newport Ken @cky, to try General Twiggs for alleged con- contempt to the War Department. The Presi- M ssnthonzes sales of land at Lecompton and Aseapoo in Kansas, on the 5th and 1Sfl or July.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30

GA suit has been instituted iu tp York courts, which involves the title | portion of the land in Western NsTg known as the original property of the y Land Company. The prosecution is erI nominally iu the behalf of two childFsI ing in England, but the Bank of hDa" deeply interested In the matter.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30
Sworn to and subscribed beforel
 me, this - day of -, 1858{

*Here give fall description of the imp. stating the number of acres cleared. e,,- legel subdivision, if more than one be clair.t
 NOTE Should these aihdavits be msde officer not using seal his official eharacG authenticated by the Clerk.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30
Little ROcb March 1o.

-su SIR Under the act of the GeDe,,l ply, approved Nov. 26, 1856, giving .. right of pre-emption in certain case, ' certain conditions, it is clear to my m residence and cultivation, on the 9,b I- 1853, were both necessary to entins to the right of presumption, and in far \ the express requirement of the law r ton without residence, or residence cultivation would not suffice, both mn, It is plain that the term residence a ' the act means actual residence and 4 it must be the cultivation aud ,e,3. the same existed on the 9th of Febn,, the date of the railroad grant, and m subsequent time that gives the risBt emption; nor do 1 conceive it neceu,, the claimant should reside on or cu,fl tract claimed after that time. There an inchoate vested right of pre-emptn perfection of which subsequent rss5e cultivation is not necessary.
 Very respectfully, your obts,
 s. II. HEMPSTBq.
 Solicitor Gsdl z WN P Murpp AuJi+o- T-.t- D
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30
Cincinnati, March 22

AN IMMENSE TERRIToRY-The Hudson,s Day Territory is over six times larger than the Eanadas, New. Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30
Saline County-Davis Township Meeting

Agreeaby to notice previously given, the democracy of Davis township met at the pre- cinct in said township on Saturday. the 2Oth inst, for the purpose of appoining delegates to attend the county convention, to be held on the third Monday in April next
 On motion, A. NJ. Sheriff was appointed chairman, who explained the object of the meeting. On motion Henry H. Beavers was appointed secretary
 On motion, the following gentlemen were appointed committee to draft resolutions ex presslve of the sense of the meeting, to wit: John Robinson, Francis Posey, David Whitten, and Henry Halbert, who reported the following preamble and resolutions which were adopted
 WHEREAS, The time is approaching for the eXplration ot the term of the present incum- bents, and we as the democracy of Davis town ship consider it our dnty as well as privilege as staunch democrats to send up delegates to the county convention to be holden In the town of Benton, for the purpose of soliciting candi- dates to fill the various vacancies that will oc- cur in August next, therefore be it
 ReS0lued That having confidence in the in 1e9'ity anu uiIllt''CuluS uemocIacy oI lOn Thompson B. Flournoy, of Desha county We recommend him as a suitable person to fill the vacancy that will occur in the lower branch of the Congress of the United States for the south ern district; for our representative in the lower house of the next General Assembly of the State of Arkansas we recommend Wm. A. Crawford as a proper person; for county clerk we recommend John w. Shoppach; for sheriff. Mark Miller; for internal improvement com missioner, Warren Hoffman.
 On motion, John McElroy, esq, Judge w. E. Beavers and John P. Jolly, were appoint ed delegates to attend the convention.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30

g1ss- We are authorized to announce JAMES C. WHITE as 6 candidate for the offee of Sheriff of Jefferson county, Arkansas, Ut the ensuing August election.
 ;-Lg- We are authorized to announce LUCIUS FINLEY as a candidate fJr the office of Attorney General at the next Aug1st election subject to the decision of 8 deInocra.ic convention should one be held.
 sas~ We aRthorized to announce J. l.. IIOL- LOW ELL as a candidate for the office If Attorney General a tise next August election subject to the decision of a democratic convention, should one be held.
 sss We are authorized to announce N.h. PAT 1fJtSON a candidate for reelection to the office oi Prosecuting Attorney for the 3d Judicial Circuit
 9@y- We are authorized to announce Judge THO MAS JOHNSON, as a candidate for re election to the office of Attorney General and States Attorney, for the fifth Judicial Circuit of the State of Arkan- sas
 sy~ We authorized to announce ROBERT H. DEDMAN, ESQ, as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney for the 2d Judicial Circuit.
 .2g We are authorized to announced J: WAT BLANKINSHIP as d candidate for Prosecuting At torney for the 2d Judicial Circuit.
 lSs- We are authorized to announce LAFAY- ETTE GREGG. as q candidate for Te-electi n to the effce of Prosecuting Attorney for the 4th Judicial
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30

THE MODERN BABEL.-It was stated at recent meeting of the New York Historical
 Society, that eighty languages are used in bu- Bv Nd,,H1kh khtercourse among the inhabi-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30
Railroad Riot.

Ne,o Fork, March 18.--A man having been accidentally run over by train on the Hudson river railroad this morning and killed, a riot en- sued among the Irish laborers. The police were beaten of whith stones b the rioters, who num- bered some 5000 men. Another train was also attacked with showers of stones, and great excitement prevailed. It has, however, since abatcd.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30
Heavy Blow at Rochester

Rochester, N. r., March 18-A heavy gale of wind passed over this city last night, unroof- ing houses, blowing down steeples, etc. There was also much damage done in this vicinity The telegraph lines west and south are down. There Is also flood in the Genesce river, which Is doing considerable damage.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30
Row Between New York Assemblymen

Albany March l8.-In the the Assembly al- ter the morning session to-day, high words en- sued between Messrs. Delancey and Catheld, when the latter seized the former by the throat and held him till he became black in the face The by-standcrs prevented further blows, but lheN were narted with mnch dlflicnlty
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30
Call for Democratic Mass County Meet


 The subscribers, democrats of Pulaski coun- ty, respectfully invite their democratic fellow citizens to meet with them in mass meeting on Saturday, the 24th of April, 1858 at 10 o'clock in Little Rock, forthe purpose of appointing delegates to attend the Congressional convention to meet in Camden on the 2d Monday in May, and to consult about other matters of in-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30
The Steamer Atlanta.

Charleston, March IS The screw steamship Georges Greek, from Baltimore arrived yester- day, and reports the Atlanta on Sunday night, with her cargo discharged, her anchors out. and gradually working of every high tide The prospect of her being off soon was considered ,rOn1
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30

Sworn to and subscribed beforel
 me this--day ef-- 1858. {
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30

The United States aud Denmark have at length agreed as to the amount to be paid to the latter on account of light and buoy dues in the Sound. The sum is fixed at $394 GOO, which is to be paid to a Danish agent in London.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-30

There is nothing of importance from this country. There was some graudiloquent talking in the Chamber of Deputies, in relation to the outrages committed by English vessels on those of Spain, both on the coast of Africa and else where
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-11-21
GREAT PUBLIC SALE
or MOST BEA UTZFUL
RESIDENCE AND BUILDING LOTS

On Tuesday, Goth November, 1858.
TTNHE sale Of Maj H. BOSTICKS Residence and Lots adj
verse heretofore for he2i inst and postponed account
Of bad weather. will place without reserve upon the pem
on Tuesday, 3Oth inst.
This beautiful Residence will be sold with acres
Land, Including all the improvements embracing Negro Houses
Stables Garden, Orchard, Water privileges, &C.
The balance of the land has been divided forty hand
some Building Lots Of them fronting the Charlotte
Turnpike and Watkins Avenue all with privilege Of
failing SPRING.
surpassed by any in the vicinity of Nashville
offered to those DESTROYS Of purchasing homes investing their
money speculation.
Terms: Credit Of 70 1s "a, and 30 months for Notes
bearing interest well secured payable in bank and reAn
COLLATION. and Omnbuses free usual. 0mniussss will leave
the Public Sqnare and office Cherry o'clock
A. NJ. on the day Of sale. J. L. & r. W. BROWN
4. X GLAsCOCK Aue ~ Cherry Street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-11-21

New ORLEANS, Nov. 20.-COttou sales g. 500 bales.
market steady; Sugar buoyaut, advanced ! 81;
Molasses advanced lc; Gunnes Q; Freight On Cotton
to HaVre II.
CINCINNATI, Nov. 2O.-FlOur has declining ten
deney, 25 Whisky 20.
NEW YORK, Nov. 2O.-Cotfon firm, sales to day
$500 bales; MiddliDg Uplands IL SIG; Whisky %;
white Corn 81
ST. LOUIS, Nov 20-Whisky, demand fair, prices
%; Alcohol, market unchanged in every
respect, 48a45; Camphene demand moderate, prices
Arm 81; Spirit Gas, AZ