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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-18
NO. 32.
A Gard.

To the voters cf Independence county:
 FeLLow CITIZENS: Since my return from Marion court, have heard frequent inquiries whether would accept the nomination for the legislature rendered me hy the Independence county democratic convention on the 18th in- stant.
 When left the winter session of '54-5, I determined to retire forever from the turbulent and uncertain field of politics, and devote my entire time and attention to the practice of my profession, upon which I was then but just en- tering; and were it not for the very unkind treatment received by me from the now noth- ing party, l never could have been induced to enter again the political arena. But that party having attempted to lay the iron hand of tyran- ny and persecution upon me, accept, with gratitude, the nomination so kindly ten lered, and at proper time, will enter upon the can vass together with my co-nominees, with all the energies of my mind directed to the over throw of kuow-nothingjsm in all it's forms.
 Respectfully,
 F. BANTER.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-18
The Cass-Yrissasi Treaty.
Inc New Orelans Crescent says:

Ane Jew Orelans Crescent says: In the Panama Star and Herald of the 18th we md letter of the Both of March from tranada, In relation to this treaty. from which we extract the following:
 PASSAGE OF THE TREATY-Since writino the above, have learned of the passage of the Cass- rissasi treaty. It was ratified contrary 70 all expecton on Saturday, the 28th inst- several ot the members opposed to it were ab. sent, and the opportunity was embraced to have 1t through.
 me members from Leon went for it in bo- ay' but the Granadinos generally opposed it. he vote stood ten to i've Dr. Falia Pedro Ohalnorro Jose Antonio Mia, Pedro Prado, and Francisco Jimenes The treaty Is very no. pular, in Leon, but in Granada, Massava and hivas, the Je''te are indignant at its passage nave read the document embracing about thirty articles and these are the chief features:
 The United States is empowered to open and keep open the transit
 San Juan del Norte and San Juan del Sud to be free ports; Americans to be allowed to llVe Tn the country, marry aud hold real estate, without taking the oath of allegiance to the State of Nicaragua. A GENERAL AMNESTY TOWARDS ALL AMER. 1cANs-Amencan merchants to be allowed to introduce their goods at the same rates as those winch native merchants pay.
 The United States to be allowed to place troops on the transit when it (the U. S.) shall deem 1t necessary, for the security of the same. The ship canal or railroad to be considered under American protection.
 Colonlzers who may buy land and settle in the country, and take allegiance to the same. to be protected by the United States, if Nicara- qua fails to do so.
 The United States to be allowed to disem- bark forces, etc, for the maintenance of naval station.
 All Americans taking the oath of allegiance to become instantly citizens.
 FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND RELIGIOUS OpIN- IoN.-T The United States to protect the Transit c. e. the State) against all foreign invasion, and to maintain internal quietude
 American citizens, naturalized or otherwise to have all civil rights in equality with native Nicaraguans.
 There are many other provsins of an inter- estlng character, but as 1 have but moment to write, cannot eDumerate them ail
 The American eagle has taken long sweep over the Cordileras, and every true American will feel thrill of joy at the consummation.
 Vanderbllfs prospects are nearly fallen to the ground. The day of the ratification of the treaty of the assembly granted an extension of time to November to the White Stedbins con- Dany.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-18

Or There are men who would hesitate to counterfeit bank note or forge the signature of friend to an ordinary bill, vet have no he- station about imposing upon She public a spu- rious article of medicine. It stands to reason that mar, or any set of men, who would be guilty of such imposition have Dos moral hon. esty enough admitting they had the ability to compound even a moderately decent prepara- tion. They are consequently knowingly triiing with the lives of the community and should be branded with something worse than mere counterleiteIs. We do not think the word nam,lerers too strong. We are led to these re- marks by the appearance of a spurious and bunging immitation of DR. M'LANE's CELE- BRATED VERMIFUGE AND LIVER PILLS. ELEM ING BROS, OF PITTSBURGH, are the sole pro- prietors and manufacturers of these very excel lent medicines. None can be genuine without their signature on the wrapper of each box or vial
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-18

EF A gentleman travelling in the weststop- ped at the house of pious old woman, and observing her foudness for pet dog, ventured to ask the name of the animal. The good wo man answered by saying that she called him Moreover" Is not that a strange name?, inquired the gentleman. "Yes," said the old lady, " but l thought it must be a good one, as l found It in the Dibe.r Found it in the Bi- be'' quoth the gentleman Pray, and what part of the Bible did you find 1t in?'' The old lady took down her Bible with the utmost rev. erence, and turning to the text, read as follows: " 1Noreoger, the dog came and licked his sores.' 'Theret' said she, "wasn't the dogs name N0ye0pg.2n
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-18

ATTEMPTED MURDER IN CHURcu-A New York letter of the 20.h to the Baltimore Sun, says:
 "On Sunday evening a young man named Newman walked into the Mission (EpiscopaD church in Brooklyn, and, after carefully view ing the congregation, walked up to young lady in the choir, whose name is Frances J. Bennett, and, drawing dagger, made des- perate though unsuccessful effort to plunge it in her breast She screamed, and as second effort was being made by the fellow to carry out his awful object, some gentlemen interlered and secured him. The youth had fallen in love with the young lady against her will, and being peremptorily dismissed, took this method of being revenged. When arrested he remarked amidst tears, I don't care if go up for year, Ill love her just as much as ever He says that he only intended to kill her out of love, so that no one else could have her. The affair created an intense excitement among the con- gregation.''
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-18

Or The people of Minnesota have voted to loan the credit of the State to the amount of S5,OOOOOO, for the construction of rairoads.- The majority in favor of the loan is from I5,- GOO to 10000
 Fms IS starting off under pretty heavy load, for a new State. Itcreates debt, at once equal to twenty-five dollars for every man, woman, child, and half-breed in the territory.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-18

THE subscriber, having purchased the land at the
 \ head of steamboat navigation on Current river. about fifty miles above Pocahontas by the way of the river, and at short distance below the mouth of Little Black. it being an eligible and convenient trading and shipping point for fertile and populous portion of Randolph county, Arkansas. and several of the adjacent and surrounding counties of Missouri and being willing to afford business location to tradesmen and mechanics. has laid of a number of lots sixty ny one hundred and twenty feet, which he proposes to sell
 He will sell some lots privately if desired, or the entire town site to company, retaining an interest l himself one member of the company Persons deSiring further information are invited to view and examine for themselves. and any communication ad- dressed to j. Il. P ill reference 10 the matter at Hicks Ferry, Randolph county, Arkansas. will be promptly answered J. II. r.
 May f. 1858. At
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-18
Calhoun County Convention


 At meeting of the democracy of Calhoun county, held pursuant to appointment at the town of Hampton, April the 27th, 1858. on motion of D. II. ToJin, Rev. w. J. Stanton was called to the chair, and on further motion. d. f. RItchle, esq, appointed secretary. The object ot the meeting Was explained by the chairman, and on motion of J. H. Marks a committee of one delegate from each township was appointed to draft resolutions: whereupon the committee reported and read the following preamble and resolutions, which were unani- mously adopted
 ResoSved, That the administration of Presi- dent James Buchanan fully sustains our high oplnlon ot hlm as wise and patriotic states man, and particularly do we indorse him upon the Kansas question.
 Reso(oed, That we fully indorse and re-afirm the national democratic platform of 1856.
 HeSotUed, That we tender our encouragement to those noble champions in our national legis lature who are battling for those State-rights liberties and privileges guaranteed to us by the constitution.
 hesofUed, hat Joseph B. McColoch. esq.,. oi Calhoun county is our first, last and only cholce Tor Senator in the next session of the Legislature to represent this and Ouachita coun- ty, and lna9much as Ouachita county has cho- sen the two former candidates, and we as a party have co-operated with them, that we ac- cordIns to the true principles of democracy claim the right to choose the third, and that we ask the democracy of Ouachita to cooperate with us. Resol0al, That W. J. Stanton is the first choice ot this convention to represent us in the lower house of the approaching State Legisla- ture
 hesoloea That we pledge ourselves to sup port the nominee of this convention.
 Or motion, the proceedings of this meeting be signed by the chairman and secretary and copies forwarded to the editors of the True Democrat and State Rights Eagle for publca- uon w. J. STANTON, Chm. J. F. RITCHIE, Sec'y.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-18
JAMES A. PAY
N. HILLHoUsE, Sec'y.

CT When an infdel production was submit ted-probably by Paine--to Benjamin Franklin, in manuscript, he returned it to the author with letter. from which the following is ex- tracted
 "l would advise you not to attempt to un- chain he tiger, but to burn this peace before it is seen by any other person. If men are so wicked wih religion, what would they be..wits- out it?,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-18

TIE TENNESSEE BANKs.--E appears that the legislature of Tennessee has passed a SUD- plemental bank bill, which modifes in some respects the stringent provisions of the bill pass ed on the same subject early in the session. l. postpones the time of acceptance by the sus pended banks of the provisonsof the law pass ed in January until ninety days from this time; and also postpones the time of the retiring of small notes, those of the denomination of five dollars until January, 1859; of ten until Jan- uary, 1860 It makes the resumption of specie payments by the Bank of Tennessee contingent upon the same action on the part of the Union and Planters banks. It provides for the sale of S4O000O warth of stock of the Union and Planters banks forthe establishment of branches of the State Bank at Memphis and Knoxville provided that said stock shall not be sold under par. It allows the Bank of Tennessee and the proposed two new branches to deal in bills of exchange at their discretion.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-18
ESTATE OF sABRET oFFUT"r, DECD.

To Alfred II. Ofutt. George w. Otfutt. Darwin
 J. Ofutt John R. Otiutt Benjamin F. Ofutt, the representatives of Amanda P. Downing. dec d. born Otiuttand Emeline P. Scott born Offutt and her husband James Scott.
 FHNAKE NOTICE-That at the term of the court of
 A Probate, of the county of Chieot. in the State of Arkansas, which will be begun and held at the court house of said county in the town of Lake Vil- lage, on the fourth Monday of July next, A. D. lSjS
 the undersigned eXecutor and one of the devisecs of Sabret Ofutt, deceased. will apply to said court
 for distribution of the estate of said deceased in ac- cordance with the provisions of his last will and tes- | lament. JOEL J. OFFUTT, By CHAPMAN, Cmcot county, Aprll 2s. 1858. AttoJney. ~ .-l....
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-18
GARD.

' NN. J' VIII E graleIuIy tenders his thanks -II to the good people of Little Rock and various parts of Arkansas for their kindness confidence and liberal patronage the past four months.
 He may be consulted and his celebrated remedies dispensed at his rooms in the Rector House at tine Hot Springs. till the lst Sept.
 His Indian Compound, Stomach Bitters Liver and DysIeptic Powder, Vegetable Elixir. Female Pana- cea and Magic l.niment. may be had at any of the drug stores in Little Rock.
 The Female Panacea and the other remedies may also be had at Mrs. Graham's Millinery Store Markham street, Little Rock. May 1858.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-18

THE MEDAL OF ST. HELENA-In his will Napoleon ], desired that asum of menev. which he bequeathed for that purpose, should be used to give his old companions a token. as he sail "of his last thought Accordingly, Napoleon III, by decree of August, 1854 instituted an order which was called the Medal of Saint Helena.'
 It is a bronze medal, which on one side bea $ the portrait of Napoleon I, and on the other this inscription: 4 ses co,appgrons de q1oire ses de,nierje pensee Ste. Helene, 5 M1i. 1s24''- (To his companions in glory, his last thought. St. Helena, May 5th, 1824) And around it '' Campagaes de 1792 e 1815." Campaigns, | from 1792 to 18l5.)
 This medal is suspended by a ribbon formed of red and green stripes, the colors of Napoleon l. Those only who served in the grand army, under the immediate command of the Emperor, are entitled to this medal To this class our own respected fellow-citizen, Professor Moli- nafd, belongs, having served as an officer during the last part of che year 1872, and during the whole campaigns of l813 n and l5, ending 1 at Waterloo. Prof. Molnard has received his Medal of St. Helena from the present Emperor Napoleon Albany EDeainq Journal
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-18

0L.T There is a phrcuology of the legs as we'll as of the eranium. We can tell mans char acter by his walk. The dainty flop has a minc- ing gait. The thoughtful man leisurely one. The shiftless drags his body along. The man of honest impulses and purposes, walks as if at a days work. The man of frInness puts his heels down as if there were no appeal th6retrom. The rowdy swels and swings The seIl-coli- ceited and selfrighteous, losses his head, tips his hat over his face, and moves with mock dignity.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-18
Warren Male and Female
 Academy.

YNHE above institution will be open for the recep-
 LII ton of pupils on the fourth Monday of January 1S5S.
 The scholastic year will consist of two sessions O twenty weeks each; and pupils will be charged iron the time of cnteranee to the close of the session
 in eases of protracted sickness evidence of which lnust be furnished to the principal. TERMS PER SESSION. matte tic...'......:'....................s1O s1O OC Grammar, Geography, Composition and Elocu- Natural, Moral and Mental Philosophy, Astro- nomy Chemistry Mineraogy, Geography, Logic Rhetoric, Political Economy, Algebra, Geometry. Surveying. g.etc................. 20 oC Latin. Greek and French Languages ....... 25 0l Contingent fee for each pupil. l 0t Rev. A. L. CRAWFORD, Principal Miss SALLIE s. HARRINGTON, Asst N arrnn Ark Inn 1Q ISIS. Tiff
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-18
DemOCratic Meetinp

At meeting of democrats from the counties of Jackson, White, Independence and Law renee, held in the town of Batesville, on the Sd day of May, 1855-on motion, Col James A. Payne, of Jackson, was called to the chair and J. \. Hlllhouse, of Lawrence, appointed secre- tary.
 Upon motion, it was
 ResolUed, That the first Monday in June next be set as time for the democracy oi the Sd judicial circuit to hold a convention at Bates vile, to nominate democratic candidate for Prosecuting Attorney for said circuit. and that each county in the district be requested to hold a convention, and send up delegates to said dis trct convention.
 On motion, the meeting adjourned.
 JAMES A. PAYNE, Chm.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-18
Farm Implements
A NEW SUPPLY OF FURNITURE.

EI YVIdhILi. dIi.ls be 80 sold foiioeJl f. Orleans >s affS Mahogany Marble Top StJ-7------vst5 Center and Side fables, Sofas and Card Tables, Fancy Wash Stands. Safes, Tete-a- tetes, Parlor Chairs, Easy Chairs. Ottomans. Elize Rockers Cain Seat and Wood Rockers Fiat Backs, Mahogany and Walnut Book Cases, do Bureaus, Cherry, Mahogany and Walnut. from SIP up. Bedsteads Lounges Mahogany BedSteads, with Barr Frame, fuckers Pat Spring Bed, best ever offered: Mahogany and Walnut Wardrobes. office and Dining Room Chairs Cotton and Shuck Mattresses.
 Also. large lot of Cook Stoves. all warranted of the quality and Cheaper than they be bought m our market. D. BENDER.
 May
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-18
FENNERTY HOUSE,

< C0Tner q BarrNque a1ld FNgate StTeets, Pa7le Bwf, Arkansas YT'HIS beautiful edir e just completed II and magnihcenty furnished. is now E1NW\ zpTen for the reception of permanent and :::. Transient boarders. Isst, The location is the most desirable in
 ihe town. and the proprietor his friends and Ehe public of his determination to maintain FIRST
 NLASS lIOUSE-second to other in the south ssest, in all its appointments.
 PofterS will be in attendance at the landing at all
 1ours, day night, upon the arrival of steamboats |lo take charge of baggage. March r. '57. 1y
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-18

CT Gov. Melville, of Mississippi, and wife have just been blessed with a twenty-frst psedge of conjugal affection.
 Gov. Melville, like good man, as he undoubtedly is, means that !" his works shall follow him.'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-18
WHISkEY.
THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. ]


 COUNTY OF PULASKI
 In the Chancery Court of said county. in vacation Sd day of May, A. D. 1s5S ''-0''' John White, Complainant
 vs. In chancery. joana Nj. White, Deteadant. nN this day appeared said complainant bv his SD. V licitors Rector do Matheny. and files herein lis bill of complaint, the object and prayer of which ; to obtain decree of divorce from the said defend ant. an s And complainant having filed with said bill is resident of this State-t is therefore ordered that she be notified of the filing and pendency of said bill against her by publication of this order in some newspaper printed in this State for the number of times and within the time prescribed by the statute and that unless she appear in said court on or before the fourth day of the next term thereof to be held at the court house of said county ill the city of Little Rock, on the third Monday of June A. D. 1858. and then there. file her exceptions plead answer or de- mur to said bill, the same will be taken as confessed against her and all nterlocutory decree entered ac- cordingly.
 GORDON N. PEAY, Clerk A true copy from the record.
 Attest. GORDON N PFAY Clerl, May II, 1858. 2w Cost of adv s.
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Domestics. ei

At are in receipt of fine assortmento of Bleached " Domestcs, Calicoes, Cottonades, etc., of the iho,' M suitable description for the season.
 Mas IT, loos. MERRICK tS WASSELL.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-18
'TWUIN TNNI NN. And every time jump, jump Jim Gro,


 Butts not this faultfnding with Senator Ham mond from this quarter little singular. and rather at cross purposes with themselves? Has not aboiuonism for long series of velrs. been quoting from the declaration of indepandence that 'al men are equal?' Complaint is now made because it is asserted that there is sirni- larlty in the offices of labor Instead of finding fault with this assertion as dcrrading northern labor, why was it not laid hold of as another reason for the social equality of the black man?
 These vaIiants for northern dignity are con- stant in their claims for the political equality of the slave. With the education and the caraci ties of the Anglo American, with all the deriva- uve advantages of revolutionary paternity they confer no benefits upon him. Day after day are uttered their speeches of renroach of the supreme court for declaring that the northern laborer IS superior to the southern slave. h the Senate chamber, in the addresses of gover- nors and in every abolition print the Advertiser and the State of Maine included, the crv has been pIteous and incessant against the declara- ton that the northern freeman IS superior Co the southern slave Uncle Toms Cabin. Ida May and all the gospels of abolitionism. toyeth- CT with the acts of their apostles. Ca notable i'm stance oi seating black man at the head of the family pew which is said to have occurred in thts city) all, all proclaim the equality of the African.
 Senator Hammond says: Gin all social svs- tema there must be class to do the mean du. ties, the drudgery of life" At the south this is done by an inferior race, the blacks, and he thinks this better than for our own equals and brethren to perform these offices Upon this ground it is asserted that the northern white man is degraded, Which degrades him most, the claim that the African is he equal of the northern man, or the assertion, that in industrial economy, they fulfill similar office? Who. then, IS the real reviler, Senator Hammond. who calls northern laborers brethren, or the political abolitionist, who claims that slaves are their equals? That's the questoin. Let the extremists settle it between them It is not our business.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-18

N1E have in store superior article of Grain W Cradles; just the thing for the coming Wheat crop-will be sold low
 May II, '5S. MERRICK & WASSELL.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-18
GARDENING FOR THE SOUTH

1 kR the KITCHEN and FRUIT GARDEN. with " the best methods for their cultivation, together with h'nts upon lanscape and flower gardening, by W. x. White, of Georgia.
 McMahon's American Gardner, BEING the, AMERICAN GARDENERS CALEN- OAR, adapted to the climate and seasons of the . States, containing acompete amount of all the work necessary to be done in the Kitchen Garden. F,uit Garden, Flower Garden, Orchard, Pleasure Ground Vineyard Nursery, Green house and Out house. for any month in the year. Eleventh edition.
 Farm Implements
 And the principles of their construction and use with 200 engrcved illustrations by Thomas Receiv- ed and for sale by JN0. E. REARDON. May II. '5S
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-18
uOslerNt Hnsiprvts
Auction Sale of Puh1ic p.ono.,.

A GhNEKAL assortment of Ladies. Youths and 1A Misses Hosiery. MERRICK & WASSELL.
 May II, 1855. Tower Iand;no
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CLOTHING.
GRAIN CRADLES.

EETE just in receipt of well selected stock of w Cheap SUMMER CLOTHING, which will be sold low for cash MERhICk & WASSFLL
 May ll. 1858. Lower Landing
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-18
NIGHT SESSION.

The convention met at : o'clock, P. M.. when. on repeated and enthusiastic calls from dele gates and spectators, MeSsrs Greg, of Wash lngton, Turner of White, Wilson, Jackson. and S,uart, ot Greene, made eloquent and effective addresses in behalf of democratic principles and policy, aud in support of our con sressonal standard bearer.
 MT Townsend, of Lawrence, offered the fol- lowing resolutions, viz:
 ResotOet, That the thanks of this convention are hereby rendered to the citizens and corporate authorities of Batesvilie for the use of their town hall' and for other courtesies shown the democratic delegates here assembled.
 Resof0ei, That this convention tenders its thanks to it's presiding officer, Col. S. NJ. Havs. ot Crawford, for his efficient and impartial ser wees as such, and J. N. Hillhouse and Roof II. Howell for their assistance as secretaries.
 Resolre3, That the publishers of democratic newspapers are requested to publish the pro- ceedlnSs ot this convention.
 Resol0e1, That the convention do now ad joun sine dje.
 Which resolutions were, on notion adopted, and thereupon the president dclared the con- ventlon adjourned.
 s. NJ. HAYS, President. J. JoS: \. Il. hlInnoG1h' HG~G1h' Secretaries.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-18
Cloths. Cassimeres. ye.,;rg.
FORTUNES TO THE BRAVE.

\ HAVE in store fine stock of fine Cloths. Cassi meres and Vcstings, also all descriptions of Tai lors Trimmings, which l will self very low for cash
 May f, 1858. J. A. HENRY.