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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-04-13

number may be printed respectfully contend that the coast survey office, having an imnedi ate interest in the production of the work, an esp'7t du corps and pride, having already made It's arrangements during past time for the best distribution of this work, and being permanent | body, improving its system from time to time IS the most appropriate body for its distribution; and that the works distributed by the coast sur l vey will reach those channels where they will do the most good. 1 also contend that, what ever number may be printed, the members of the Senate should have an opportunity of dis trlbuting them-a portion of them, at least.- say nothing for the States that have no sea- board-
 MT. JOHNSON. of Arkansas Will the Sen- ator allow me to interrupt him3
 Mr. MALLORY Certainly.
 Mr. JOHNSON, of Arkansas I desire to say that it is not proposed by this resolution to deprive the bureau of the distribution of this work; It only proposes to place 1t in charge of the department under which the head of this bureau is employed. It does not take it away from him, but it renders him responsible to his superior, the head of the department who is immediately responsible to us.
 Mir. MALLORY. was going on to observe that, Tor those who came from the Atlantic cea- "o"'", iHdN sdiely say lDaU no QOcum ent winch IS distributed by Congress is more acceptable to large number of their constituents than this work, the report of the coast survey Iti very eagerly sought for, not only by those immed- ateiy engaged in navigation, but bv those re- moiely connected with it. 1 will make no par ucuiar point on my friend from Arkansas. as to the distribution between the coast survey office and the treasury department, for am willing to concede that the secretary of the treasury would probably follow the system which he iound already in existence. and perhaps I may yield to my friend from Arkansas, that he is better vcrsed on that point than any of us; but so lar as the distribution is concerned by the Sen te, although the Senator from Arkansas. having no seaboarl in his State, may not feel able to make proper distribution of this work, l know that those who come from the Atlantic seaboard earnestly desire the opportunity of doing so. [Qaestion.
 Mr. CAMERON. Mr President-
 The VICE PRESIDENT. The chair must call up the special order at this hour
 Mir. JOHNSON, of Arkansas. I desire to ask, as a matter of information in regard to the business before the Senate, what becomes of thus resolution? May 1t be called up to-morrow in the morning hour?
 The VICE PRESIDENT. It may be call ed up tomorrow at any time after petitions and reports If not called ,up it takes its place on the calendar.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-04-13
Read This,

For the benefit of those afflicted with that d'relul disease, Bronchitis, l take great pleas ufe In stating that for four years past, Gull re- cently,) l have been afflicted with it in almost US most dreadful form, and for two years of the Iime, had to entirely abandon my ministerial labors About six weeks ago, met, at Little Rock, with Dr. J. White, from Cincinnati. was greatly ematated, my spirits greatly de- pressed, my throat sore, and coated with ulcers and was entirely unfit for any kind of busi ness.
 Dr. White examined me- told me my disease and gave d prescription have been using his invaluable remedies since that time, and to-day am walking monument of the great value of hls lncomparabe remedies, have gained nine pounds of flesh, my spirits are buoyant and cheerful, my throat is almost entirely well, and Tn snort, l am different man. On last Lords gay, rode l6 miles, and preached at Il and clock, without feeling the least inconvenience from 1t.
 My wife has been 12 years badly afflicted with Dyspepsia and the last six years a great sufferer with female and other diseases, which Dr. WLite has treated with equal success.
 number of other cases of various and long standing, lnveterate and deeply atfiicting forms have come under my notice-in which the value ot Dr. WIS advice, and the efficacy of his reme- dies have been truly wonderful
 1 hereby recommend, cordially his reme- dies to the afflicted and make fr,litless effort to pay to Dr. White that debt of gratitude which shall ever owe him.
 HORACE E. BICKERS
 P. c. Mill Creek Circuit
 Little Rock, Ark, Apr1 3d, 1858.
 0F The kindness of the people and large patronage of the afflicted, have induced Dr. White to remain in LITTLE ROCK, till the 2Oth April, after which. he may be consulted and his remedies dipensed at the HOT SPRINGS, till 1st September.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-04-13
For the True Democrat.
California.

February 5h, 1959
 In addition to what I have written to my friends in Arkansas, in relation to the gold in the South Plat country. near the head of inc Arkansas river, since 1 have landed in the golden land, l have prospected where they were mining, as 1 did on the Plains, and the prospects were much better than it is here where they make from two to twelve dollars per day. found the South Plat river to be forty yards wide, three feet deep quite swift, fine land and grass and fine cottonwood tim
 ter on 1t. 1 crossed it June 28 and had fre- quent showers of rain. moved six miles be- ' yohd Sruth Plat and crossed Big Creek, camp cl on Little Creek next day. followed up Biz Creek ten miles to the base of the Rocky Mountains; paused here and fourd the creek at the base forty five feet wide and two aud half deep, and ran very swift. Fine timber on the mountain sides, good range for stock, and fine rich land for cultivation, it lies beautiful for irregation. There are fine streams f,o.inr out of the mountains into beautiful valleys of grassy land. On ex imitation I found the rocks on the mountain nearly all composed of small pebbles, such are common in the be Is of ri- vers, cemented together found the precious metals for some 100 miles, commencing thirty mIeS before crossing South Plat The miners tell me from the description 1 give them that it is better than California; 2Oo men might settle by employing some of the Rap-pe-hoe Indians to hunt for them and act as spies Game is plenty elk, deer and antelope in abundance. also beaver and otter. Sock can be kept fat through winter, and hay can be cut in abun- dance of the finest quality. I have sent map of that country to Col. James Moore, in Ozark, Arkansas, he will furnish copy by order to any wanting them. South Plat is 800 miles from Ft, Smith, the road is quite good; 700 miles thence t" Salt Lake, to which the road is quite rough. D. c. HAIL.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-04-13
Democratic Convention in Pope County

Pursuant to previous appointment, the de- mocracy of Pope county, by their delegates, from the respective townships, met in con venton, at the court house in Dover, on Sa- turday, the Sd day of April, 1858, when
 On motion, Thomas J. Walker, Esq, was elected president, and J. L. Linton secretary.
 The object of the convention being explained. and the mode anl basis of voting settled the convention proceeded to the nomination of candidates, and the appointment and instruction of delegates, which resulted in the instruction for Col T. c. Hindman as the first, last and only choice of the democracy of Pope county, ,S for Congress from this district, and for Col J L. llollowel' for attorney general for the fifth judicial circuit, and the nomination of Hon. w. A. Barker and Dr. Thos. Russell for the State legislature.
 On motion, the president appointed Roof H. Howell and J. L. Linton, as delegates to the congressional convention, to be held at Bates vile, on the first Monday of May next to cast the vote of this county agreeablv to said in structions, and, in the absence of said dele gates the president of said congressional convention Is authorized and requested to cast the vote of Pope county, as aforesaid. As delegates to a dis trct convention, to be held at Lewisbury. on the second Monday of May next, for the nomi- nation of candidate for attorney general, the president appointed G. M P. Williamson esq, Roof Il. Howell and J. L. Linton. to cast the vote of this county agreeably to the foregoing instructions and in their absence, the president of said convention is authorized to cast the vote as aforesaid.
 On motion it is ordered that the president and secretary sign the proceedings of this con- vention; that the secretary furnish the True Democrat and State Rights Democrat with copies of the same, and that the democratic papers of the district copy.
 On motion. the convention adjourned
 TlIOS. J. WALKER, President | J. L. LINTON, 6stn
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Swamp Lands ill Arkansas.

', We have been shown letter 9ier date of March 24 rom the Auditor of Estate of Ar. Kansas of which the following is an ex tract:
 IL appears from the records of the Audi tors "thce, that there Is in the Helena swan D land district, as It now eXists, 6iSOOO acres of swamp and overhowed land remaining to be entered or appropriated to redeemiug the out sfanding scrip. This estimate is an approxma- uoh--the number of acres Is above rather than below the amount stated.
 w. R. MILLER, Aulttor.''
 The fore toing information, derived from the most authentic sources, is somewhat at variance with the general impression which prevails, that the good swamp lands have been taken up ln that district It app 'arS, on the contrary, that there Is yet remaining very large do- man, from which to make selections. The amount oi outstanding scrip, subject to be loca- ted III that district does not exceed severity thousand dollars. Fms would absorb 10000 acres of httv cents lands or about 9fUOO of the Neventy-hve cents class, leaving upwards of halt amIlhon of acres uuapprolriated.
 Of this there IS now advertised for sale in the Helena district, 114 OOO acres, that have been confirmed, which may be bouL Lht with scrip, either at public or private sale. As much of this Is of the first class of seventy-five cent> it is qui.e certain that less than the quantity offered will liquidate all the outstanding scrip -leaving fully half million of acres, besides the lands not yet confirmed, to complete the evees. Suppose one half of this to be covered by lakes, or to be otherwise unfit for cutiva- ton, there would remain, without counting in the selections yet awaiting confirmation, at the lowest, two hundred and fifty thousand acres of the best bottom lands in the worll The amount yetto be confirmed will probably reach all additional half million of acres.
 It will be seen therefore, thtt the fear of there not being enotgh land to take up the evee scrip. Is totally without foundation. There is not only enough, but very large surplus; and the holders of scrip do wisely in holding 1t at d still figure IL is the best means of obtaining lands at fifty and seventy-ive cents an acre, which are destined soon to command from two 10 twenty dollars peDcre
 The sy stem of State levees is nearly com p'eted, and will doXbtess be entirely so in another season. It Is perhaps fortunate that the present high stage of water has come now It will test their strength and reveal their ,le- tects so that when finished the levees may prove an efectua protection to the SD endid region of rich alluval soil they will have re- claimed.-Memplts Bulletin.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-04-13
hochPot, dfH., Aprll 0th, IS50. EDITOR TRUE DEMOCRAT

EDITOR TRUE DEMOCRAT
 Dear Sir: Oar county convention came of here on Monday last, seven townships in the county out of eight being fully represented, and with more enthusiasm and unanimitv m favor Of democratic principles than 1 have ever witnessed. Our county went for Rust first choice, and Mitchell second and as the democ. racy are ever ready to reward merit, they unani- mously nominated Hon. L. A. Cook for renre. sentative, who was our last representative from this county. The following persons were nomi- mated for the different county offices: Parker l Phillips for county judge; A. D. Hardy for clerk; Isaac Harrison for sheriff. James NJ Sanders for internal improvement commissioner; Huston Robertson for treasurer; Robert Gibhins for coroner; T. H. Clond for school commission CT; Hugh McCalnm for county surveyor.
 The proceedings of the convention will be furnished you for publication.
 The convention refused to instruct for T. S Senator, but our able Senator the Hon. w K. Sebastian has won laurels by his late speech on the Kansas question: that the people of A Arkan. sas will nottake away soon. Hot Spring coun- ty has said in her convention that she reahirms the principles laid down in the democratic plat form, and that she indorses the administration of Mir. Buchanan and his position in regard to Kansas on the Lecompton constitution Yes when the test comes Arkansas will say en masse. the Union, the constitution, and the rghs of the south.
 We have something to say out here about the next Governor of Arkansas. Who is he? The Hon. A. B. Greenwood is spoken of also John R. Hampton Henry M Rector, B. c. Har- ley and others, but we would suggest the name of the Hon. George c. Watkins, and for test of ms democratic principles we would refer to his letter on Know Nottingham his course as supreme judge, his able decisions on the bench, and as a democratic test we would sav is he capable and Is he honest I understand that Dr. J. C. Halliburton of your county has been spoken of as a candidate for the Senate from your district. Dr. Il. has beem for many wears resident of this courty, and has represented Ills Tn the legislature, and without hattery to Dr. Il. would say no one has ever returned to hls constituents more honoraby. And with due deterence to the talents Of your senatorial district, it could not be more ably represented than by Dr. II. May his shadow never grow less Is my prayer. You may hear from us again or would say more.
 H0T SPRINGS COUNrv
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-04-13
Tape Worm Cured by Dr. M,Lane's Ceie.
 brated Vermifuse

NEW YORK, August ?, 1852. .a certain lady in this city tostfes that, after
 using pr. M'Lane's Vermfuge, prepared by Fleming
 Bros, of Pittsburgh, she passed tape worm ten
 inches long, and has no hesitation in recommendinr
 it to every person afflicted with worms; as. in her
 opinion, it far excelsevery other remedy now in use
 The name of the lady, and further particulars can be
 learned by calling on Mrs. Hardie, Manhattan place.
 or F. l. Theall, Druggist, corner of Rutgcr and Mon roe streets.
 sty Purchasers will be careful to ask for DR. M'- LANES CELEBRATED VERMIFUGE manu- | factured by FLEMING BROS. of Pittsburgh Pa All other Vermifuges in comparison are worthless Dr. M LANES genune Nermifugc. also hiscelebra-
 ted Liver Pills, can now be had at all respects drug stores None genuine loithout the siqaatu1e of l4SI FLEMING BROS
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-04-13
Mdrried-Tn Yellvilla Marion oorr+,,

Marr1ed-In Yellvlle, Marion county, "l the l4th March, 1858, by A. J. Noe, esq. Mir. EWING SUMMERS to Mrs. HARRIET DILLON (sster to ex-Gov. Roane.)
 In Mississippi county. Arkansas, on Tuesday evening, 23d March, by Rev. Mir Morris, JOHN W. WILLIAMS and Miss ANNA HICKMAN, eldest daughter of Col. Elliott II. Fletcher.
 On Monday, the 18th of April 1858, by the Rev. I. Kelly, Mir. JOHN RIEGLER to Miss ELIZABETH MONKS, all of this city,
 With the above was received good supply of the good things of the occasion. We wish the happy pair success and happiness through Efa
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-04-13
Hllsboro, Union O., Ark

IUK I KU DEMOCRAT.
 Dear Sir-Ple say in your paper that have long since withdrawn from the so-c called American party. in consequence of it becoming aboltionized at the north and slurg-shot and brass knuckles being its most potent arguments at the sodth. l supported Buchanan and Breck- inrd5e for the Presidency and Vice Presidency; aod ever expect hereafter, as have been here 'oiore, loyal to the great national democratic party; being bred an born in that faith ex. pect to die in the me-
 w. B. SUMMERS. Much 2Olh, 1858.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-04-13
NELSON ORR, .Ser'y.

PRACTICE AGAINST THEoRY.-Connecticu as well as New York, is doing d lively business m the slave-trade, on the coast of Africa. A recent letter from on boarl the U S steamer P"whatan, at S. Helena, states that a Conuec ticut birlue, having on board 600 slaves, had been captured by British brig Thus. while the tire-eatcrs of New Orleans and Charleston are only threatening to revive the slave-trade, the Yankees, at the north and east have got ahead of them and are reviving 1t in fact The revival at lhc south is only on paper; that at the north is actually in practice.-- Washington States
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-04-13
Loss of the Steamer Sultana-Twen+u

S. Louis, April 2.-The steamer Sultana from this place for New Orleans, was burned at o'clock this morning, near St. Genevieve, and With her cargo, consisting of 1000 tuns of flour, pork and lard. Is total loss. There was no in- surance on the cargo.
 Twenty lives were iost-among whom were D. D. Moore, clerk, Henry Eli, pilot the whole cabin crew, and two ladies and two gentlemen passengers.
 The Vice President Coming South.
 Memphis, April 2-Vce President Breckin- ridge arrived here this evening, e route for the south.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-04-13
Cattle Market.

Jefferson City, April s. BEEF CATTLE Prices to day ranged high and the market closed nearly bare of good western with sales at 99l0c 2 1b net and higher rates demanded. Sales ot Texas cattle ranged up to 79 5 tb net. Re ceipts 90 head of Texas cattle HOiS-Prices 9G-c C fb net. Scarce. .SllEEP-Dul. Prices at S3@5 f} head in lots MlLCn COWS-A moderate stock at S40M60 and s75 2 head
 VEAL CATTLE-A good inquiry. Prices at SSNl2 f} head.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-04-13

VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE.-A Wiscon- sin correspondent of the Rochester Union states that Tn going from Prairie du Chen to La Crosse a few days ago singular scene was presented on the steamboat. At one end of the long saloon clergyman was preaching to a small crowd gathered around him; in the middle gambling was in busy progress, and at the other extremity of the saloon there was music and dancing.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-04-13

CORRUPT JUDGE SENTENcED-Th Baltimore (Md.) Sun, of the 18th ultimo, savs:- Judge Stump, on Saturday, sentenced Justice George A. Mcgee, convicted of receiving bribe to influence him to dismiss case, to pay fine of S2O with costs total, S63 23--be imprison ed two days in jail, and to be disqualified from holding the office and administering the duties of justice of the peace hereafter in the city of Baltimore.' The fine and imprisonment were thus mild in consequence of the recom mendation of the traverser by the jury to the mercy of the cOurtv
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-04-13

Died-At Salem, Wis, March 2Oth, 1858 Mr. M. R. DODGE, brother of Dr. R. L. Dodge of this city.
 In this city, April 1Oh, 1858, Mrs. MARY RETHA GALLrA, aged AZ years.
 Mrs. Gallia was native of Malta and had been resident of the United States about 26 years. She leaves two sons and one daughter to mourn her death
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-04-13
NEW ADV EKrlSEM MEN rS
NOTICE.

1NHE F subscriber will stand his thoroughr r> | vbred Yorkshire HORSE, the present sea- Esssae7 son at his plan ation near Ashley'S Mlls-at Qr .3A the following ratcs-in>urance SEQ; tle season S }; or SIP in advance. The above Horse has taken four Silver Pitch.rr at the fair, held in Kentucky. The pedigree of the horse can be had hy applying to the undersigned c. M. VAUGHAN. ,I>HE subscriber has choice lot of fine
 | PIGS of gold stock, which he will sell 1 in pairs. said to bs of the best blood to be found in Kentucky C.. My.
 April l3. 1858. If
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H E N R Y J A c BI, BOOk-SeiIer, Dook-Binder. StatiOner and
 S!auk- ,,k Manufacturers


 prepared, on enlarged seale to execute all kinds l of Book binding, in tile latest and most improved style Having engaged the services of two expe- rienced and sllfu assistants in this line he is e a. bed to execute all work entrusted to him with neat ness and despatch.
 Giving this branch of his business his personal at ten ion, he guarantees all his work not 10 be exceled ill the south for cheapness and superiority A line assortment of Stationery, Blank Books Music etc. tionS to his already large stock of Standard Works School Books etc.
 When anything in his line is called for and not found on hand he will order it at once Call and see him at his new store, Markham street. two doors above <. II TUCKERs April l3 -1s5S
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-04-13
STEAMBOAT REGISTER.

FURNISHED BY MERRICK X wAssELL.
 Arrivals. March 30-Arkansaw Traveller, from Napoleon. '' 30-tluapaw, from Ft. Smith. '' 30-Little Rock, from New Orleans x 3lHckman 3l from Ft smith. 3l-llenry Fitzhugh. from Ft Smith, Apnl l--ArkanSaw from New Orleans 2-Violett, from Napoleon
 ? Arkansaw Traveller, from Ft. Smith. 5-Little Rock, from Ft Smith. 5-Lady Walton rom Cincinnati. 6-Rough & Ready, from Napoleon. o-Tenmessce Belle, from New Orleans S-Arkansaw, from Ft. Smith. S-Arkansaw Traveller. from Napoleon. l0-Vioett, from Ft. Gibson.
 Departures. March 50-Arkansaw Traveller, for Ft. Smith, 3l-Cuapaw. for New Orleans < 3l-LJtle Rock, for Ft. smith. 3l-llickman for Cincinnati 3l-Henry Fitzhugh. for Cincinnati April l-1Arkansayw, f9r Ft. Smith. 2-Vioett for Ft. Smith. 2-Arkansaw Traveller, for Napoleon '' 5-Little Rock for Napoleon '' 5-Lady Walton. for It. Smith q 6-Rough & Ready for Ft Smith. S-renneSsee Belle. for Ft Smith SArkansaw, for New Orleans S-Arkansaw Traveller for Ft Smith, ' 10-Violett, for Napoleon. s=as Eight feet water in the channel and rising ra pidy Weather cool with indications of more rain.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-04-13
Telegraphic Markets.

Cincinnati, April :. Flour unchanged. Whisky, 1614c. Mess Pork, Sl6 50. Bacon, in hhds, 633@9c.- Shoulders, sides and bulk meats, 5}1 @8c. Lard held higher; no sales.
 Ne,0 Orleans April :. Sales of cotton day, lO5OO bales, with a firm market; sales at ll35@11}sc. Sugar finn, 614 @7c. Molasses generally, BOG Flour, sf 2o@S4 37a. Red Wheat, Sl 1O@l l5. Pork closed buoyant at x17. Lard in bbls. 1Oc. freI2hts on cotton to Liverpool 15 d. and look in8 up. Other articles unchanged
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-04-13
BONNETS AND HATS

BUNNEIS AND HATS. ex3 LUST received per Tennessee Belle, ED V4lO large assortment of Bonnets and kss5 Hats of the latest style and fashion with general assortment of fine Millinery and Dry Goods, Trim mlngs, etc., etc. All of which am now prepared to sell low for CAsH Come quick and examine for yourselves. MRS. k. BROGAN. April IS, 1858. At
 Spirits Turpentine and Lard Oil, LUST received and for sale at the cash store by O April 8, ls0s. M. OSBORN.
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coyIn the U. S. Senate on the Sd March, ], ,ollowing interesting debate occurred on the liset of the
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P1cAYuNl Orr1cr Anril 2 IS

PIoAYUNK OFFICE. April 3. 1858.
 COT TON Prices still irregular and have been rather more in favor of buyers though there is no quotabe decline.
 n ''''' ''''...-'.. Go [ Ci"iii'lis ..-.-.... 00 9 Ioou VIuhary ...................... 9$40l0h LOW hludilng lO3s 6IlO5S I , ......ll lsGt IFS MMIudllhg M fali. ....................l2H@ H@- t"tI ...-......... --6I --
 SUGAR-Fair to fully fair ranging at 61l06sIe.
 oLASSES-2492713c 3 gallon for fernIentng to choice.
 FLoUR-There has been fair demand for ship ment, and we have noticed sales at S4 35; <4 37l5(6 A..
 CohN-Some 5000 sacks have been sold at 42c. i; 43c.; 4Sc; 52c.; and 55c. WllEAT-The sales comprise 800 sacks at sl for prime rel and $l 10 for white
 OAIS-Sale 800 to 500 sacks St. Louis in lots at 42G45t t} bushe BRAN-A few hundred sacks have been sold on the levee at 6oG65c g 100 tb.
 Pukk-We notice one sale of 634 bbls mess about ID ID over weight at ST J3 bb
 BACON-shoulders at 7c.; ribbed sides at 1sc clear at II Ac.
 LARD A mixed lot of 2ll terees and 68 bbls sold at 913c and 420 kegs prime at SC f3 tb
 COtF EE-We notice sales of only 255 bags at ll4c 5 tb.