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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
Number 23.

II mas been the uniform practice in Congress and other legislative bodies, to pay the members their per Oheh durng recess, but 1 know of no prece- ueht where mileage has been allowed twice during the same session. Mir. Oates adduces no authority Tn support ot his decisiCu in favor of mileage-he pretermits the subject altogether in his address, and makes no aliuson to the fact that he had cer- uted accounts for mileage.
 in many instances by charging what is termed ryer mileage" the accounts of members for mi leage exceeded the per diem pay during the recess Several of the few who did not claim their per diem, received mileage, equal to their per diem In my own case my mileage by the river would have amounted to ninety-three dollars. What would have been the difference in the aggregate between the per diem and the mileage have never inquired flor have always regarded this a question of legal right and princpe-and not one of dollars and cents. did not certify accounts for the second mileage, because did not consider the members entitled to it-but the other hand never doubted their legal right to the per diem
 majority of both Houses of the General As sembv, composed of men of honor, integrity and patriotism, acting under their oaths to support the constitution-and in view of their responsibility to you, their sovereigns have decided that were entitled to per diem and not to the mileage.
 So far as the public interest may have or may hereafter suffer by the taking of the recess, can truthtully say that am innocent of favoring the step, either directly or indirectly. For the members of the House, individually and collectively, cher ish the warmest friendship, and shall ever remember their kindness and courtesy, with feelings of the lveliest emotion-and would regret that the good feeling with which we separated should ever be marred. Having, as briefly as possible, laid before you the ' reasons and motives' for my conduct, am willing to abide your verdict.
 RaSpaatfpIlN
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
spring and Summer Staple and Fancy

N l. are now in receipt of a complete stock of " spring and summer staple and fancy goods, winch We will sell on as good terms as any one r the city. Give us call before making your pul chases elsewhere. HUDSON X iVES.
 March g, 1859.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
They have Come
Bacon! BaconI

NOSE celebrated coal oil lamps-Chimneys, | Shades, coal oil, and are for sale at
 March 9, 1859. J. A. HENRY,S.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
MORNING, MARCH l6, 1859.
Paraclilta, 60 miles and back, three times a

Paraclilta, 6O miles and back three times
 week.
 Leave Antoine Monday, Wednesday, and
 Friday at Ga m;
 Arrive at Paraclita next days by 6 pm;
 Leave raraciiIta Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at m:
 Arrive at Antonine nextd hv6nm eo'o From kockport, by De Roche Point Cedar,
 Amlty, County Line, and Rovston to Mur-
 freesboro', "A miles and back. once a week.
 Leave Rockport Tuesday at G. m: Arrive at Murireesboro' next day by D m; Leaves Martreesboro' Thursday at 6 m; Arrive at Rockport next day by 7pm. oo29 From Monticello, by D P Stephens to Wolf
 Creek, p miles and back, once a week. Leave Monticello Friday at m:
 Arrive at Wolf Creek by 4 pm m.
 Leave Wolf Creek Saturday at am:
 Arrive at Monticello by pm. o03O From Hamburg to Berlin, , miles and back,
 once week.
 Leave Hamburg Saturday at loan
 Arrive at Berlin by l2 m
 Leave Berlin Saturday at 3 pm;
 Arrive at Hamburg by D m oU3l From Little Rock, by Jericho, Hickory Flat
 and Chenault, to Hot Springs, 5G miles and
 back once a week.
 Leave Little Rock Tuesday at q m:
 Arrive at Hot Springs next day bv l2 m:
 Leave Hot Springs W Wednesday, at pm:
 Arrive at Little Rock next day by l6 n m. eO32 From Pine Bluff, by Lehigh, Mt Elba, and
 Eagle Creek to Warren, 54 miles and back
 three times a week.
 Leave Pine Bluff Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at m; Ar1lve at arren next days by m;
 Leave Warren Monday, Wednesday and
 Friday at m;
 Arrive at Pine Bluff next days by II am. FORM OF PRoPosAL, GUARANTY, AND CERTIFICATE
 Proposal
 The undersigned, -, whose post office address Is TIT, county Of -, State of -, proposes to counyey the mails of the United States, form July l' lc'9, to June 70, le62, on route Mo-, be tween --- ana TIT, agreeably to the advertise ment ol the Postmaster General dated February l. loo9, and by the following mode of conveyance VIZ inn, for the annual sum of - dollars IAtS PrQ2oSal is made lch full kaoriedqe ofthe dis td"ce Q te r0ue, tue acegh Ot Me aii to Ge carried aHd d1 other particulars ia rerence 10 tue route and Sr9ce and, dlso a'tfr careful examination Of the Latos dHa nsiracttons atached 10 the adoertseent and suJ- ject Co a1 tte conditions Herein contained Da'ed (Signed) Guaranfg
 The undersigned, residing at -. State of - undertake that, fl the foregoing bid for carving the malI on route No. -- be accepted by the Post master Genell, the bidder sha prior to the lst day of August, lo09 enter into the required obligation. or contract, to perform the service proposed, with good anu sufficient sureties.
 lhls ,re do, understanding dstinct!ytIe oJHgations and dabidtus assumed by guarantors under tle 2ltl se0lon q he acf of Conyrcss Q July J lo36, qad G5reeng Q ad'de Gy tae penalties Herein rorided Dated (SlSneI by two guarantors.) Crtiicde. The undersigned, postmaster at --. State of -, ceitiAeS, UNDER Ills OATH OFFICE, that he Is acquainted With the above guardntors, and know ; them to be men Ui property and SJie to make good | the.r guaranty.
 Dated C5igend.)
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
Two Thousand Saw Logs Wanted

Two Thousand Saw Logs Wanted. w wish to contract for two thousand saw logs, W to be delivered at our Mill at Little Rock during the months of March and April, for winch a liberal price will be paid in cash. Logs to be cypress, pine and white-oak.
 JOHN ADAMSON.
 WILLIAM ADAMSON,
 JOSEPH BROWN N. B-A tow line will be provided to land rafts without difficulty.
 Little Rock, March ,, 1852 I'm Gazette X Democrat CODY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
Fort .Sndth, Ark., :
 March l. lS5g {
MEssRs. JOHNSON X 1ERKEs-
 Little Rock. Ark:

Little Rock ArF:
 GENTs-Before leaving Little Rock, I had pre- pared the enclosed response to the card of Mr. Oates, but on account of the haste in getting off. had no time to correct brought it home with me, intending to send it back by mail bur, in couse- quence of indisposition, l could not get it ready until yesterday,
 lnasmuch as the card of Mr. Oates was publish ed in your paper, request that you will publish the enclosed. Respectfully,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
F o R HID E N
TT IS DELICIOUS TO TAXI

We say t1 parents, if your children sicy, punv, or afflicted with complaints prevalent among children, give them small quantity of McLean's Cordial aHd 1t will make them healthy, fat, and robust Delay not a moment, try 1t, and you Will be convinced.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

CAUrION.-Beware of druggists dealers who may try to palm upon you Bitter Sarsapaila trash which they can buy cheap. by saying it is just as good Avoid such men. Ask for Mclean s Strength ening Cordial, and take nothing else. Ii is the only remedy that will purify the blood thoroughly and at the same time strengthen the system.
 One tablespoonful taken every mornng fasting, is certain preventive for Cholera Chills and Fever, Yellow Fever or any prevalent disease. l. is put up in large bottles.
 Price only Sl per bottle, or G bottles for S5
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

THT BEsT LlNINrNT IN THE WORLD.
 The safe ani certain cure for Cancers, Piles, Tumors, Swellings anl Bronchee or Gotre Parnly- sis, Neuralgia, Weakness of the Muscles, Chronic or Inhammatory Attenuation, Stiffness of the Joints, Contracted Muscles Ljganents, Earache or Tooth ache, Bruises, Sprajns, Wonnds Fresh Cuts, UIcers, Fever Sores, Caked Breasts, Sore Nipples Burns ScadS, Sore Throat, any Inflammation or Pain, no difference how severe. how long the disease may have existed. McLEAE's CELEBRATED LINIMENT is a certain remedy.
 Thousands of human beings have been saved life of decrepitude and misery y the of this invalu- able medicine
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
Saddlery, Saddlery,

E CST received per steamer Red Wing, $ large lot of saddles, brides, martingales hal ters' girths, crcnges, saddle bags, collars and names, which will be sold cheap by
 March 3, 1859. CLEMENTS < WILLETT.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
R. s. YERkEs-
HE TRUE DEMOCRAT
 IS PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY 0 III N SON & YERK E S.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

TOT one copy, one year, in advance. .......$ co In six months. 3 50 At the expiration of the year ............ % N Q paper sent out of the State without advance payment.
 Strong Inducements to Subscribe!l To place the True Democrat within the reach of all, will furnish it to clubs at the following rates the money, of course, atcdys to accompany the names composing tte club;
 For subscribers, one year. ............S Sl0 %
 Is " .............. 20 % ~ !" ............ 30 co 90 " ..-........... 60 % Subscribers already upon our books can avail themselves of these rateS' by paylng up arrearages and forming clubs. fl club rates, payueuts must aL,oays De in aduaRce..
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
McLEAN's STRENGTHENING CORDIAL

VI m VItttlldIIY cure
 LIVER COMPLAINT, DYSPEPSIA, JAUNDICE. Chronic or Nervous Debility. Di~cnses or the hkianrys. aud I'll EDi.enSes arising froK. ,sisordered Liver or Stomaeh, Dyspcp.ia,
 Heartburn, Inward Piles Acidity or Sickness of the Stomach, Fullness of Blood to the Head Dull Pain or Swimming in the Head, Palpitation of the Heart Fullness or Weight in the Stomach Sour Eructatons Choking or Sufocatius Feeling when lying down. Dryness or 1ellowness of the Skin and Eyes Night Sweats, Inward Fevers Pain in the Small of the Back Chest or Side, Sudden Fushes of Heat Depression of Spirits, Frghtfll Dreams, Languor Dependency or any Nervous Disease, Sores Blotches on the Skin and Fever and Ague tor Chills and Fever It will also cure diseases of the Bladder and Womb, such as Seminal Weakness, incantinence of Urine. Sran- glary, Inflammation or Weakness of the Womb or Bladder, Whites. etc
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

Do you wish 10 bt hrailhy and strong? Then 70 at once, and get some of McLean's Cordial. It will strengthen and Ryigorate your whole sysem causing healthy and pure circna of blood to flow through every vein, and tha rich, rusy bloom of health to mount to your cheek again.
 Every hnttle is MarrnmL al q give satisfactinn
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
THERE IS NO MISTAKE aeour
OVER A MILLION OF RoTrLEs

This Cordial will fail cure any of the above diseS' II taken as "r directions each bottle, in German, English, and French.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
Cop artnershiD

Co-Partnership. 'lNHE subscribers have formed d partnership for the purpose of carrying on the mercantile business in Little Rock in all it's various branches They will be happy to wait on their friends and customers at all times. K. CLEMENTS. March 9, 1859. JOHN D. WIIJETT
 NOTICE!!
 { LL persons indebted to the undersigned, either 4 \ by Note or Book account, wifi please call and settle We are just on the eve starting for the Eastern cities, to lay in full and complete stock of every thing generally kept in ''hese 9arts'' So please cali and settle. FIELD & DOLBY. LlfLe Rock, March 9th, 1859
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
March ?, le5!
Wanted
Just Received

Wanted. 4 NEGRO BOY 2l or p years old. Enquire / at this office March ,. lc59
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
First Goods of the Spring.

Ladies Kid Gloves. ERt.Sfl lot at FILKINS' k Marck 9, 1859.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
THE STATE OF ARAANSAS.1

I HE D A IF UF ARAANSAS.I
 COUNTY OF HAMPSTEAD Office of the Clerk of the Hampstead Circuit Court Tn Chancery, in vacation, March Sd, A. D. l659 Rebecca Bedford, by her nextl
 friend, William Barker, Com p., , planant. b'1 ana pef,tion
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
To rEEU LADIES,

Have been sold during the last six months, and in no instance has il failed giving entire satisfaction Who then, will suffer from weakness debility when Mci.eans Strengthening Cordial will cure yoi ?
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

McLean's celebrated Linnent is the only safe and reliable remedy for the of Spayin, Ring Bono Windgals, Splints, Unnatural Lumps, Nodes or swellings. It will fail to Big Head Poll. evil, Fistula, Old Running Sores. or Sweeny, properly applied. For Sprains, Bruises, Scratches, Cracked Heels, Chafes Saddle Collar Calls. Cuts Sores. Wonnds, it is an infallible remedy. Apply it directed. and is certain in every instance.
 Then trifie no longer with the many worthless Lin- iments offered to you Obtain a supply of Dr. Me tad Titin I txxill
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
e only sl per bottle, or bottles for s5.
McLEANs VOLCANIC OIL L1NIMENT.

Sole Proprietor uf this Cordial. Also NcLean's Volcanic Oil Liniment. Principal Depot the corner of Third and Piuo Streets, St Louis, Mo.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
McLean's Volcanic Oil Liniment
For Horses and other Animals

Will relieve pain almost instantancously, and it wi cleanse purify, and heal the foulest sores in an il credibly short time.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

Cooking and Lundry Stoves ID ECElNED by steamer Resolute, lC , patent kitchen cook stoves;
 } champion do
 } lundry or wash
 l hall dog. duck teake cities for stoves. l half waffle irons For sale low for cash at the store and tin shop by March y, loo9. 3m J. BRISBIN.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-07-28
TIE GREAT BALLOON VOYAGE.

The departure of Messrs. Wise, La
Mountains, eager & Hyde, in balloon
from st. Louis, Mo-, for the sea.board,
has already been made known to the coun-
try. Telegraph dispatches now an
nounce the safe arrival of the voyagers
on farm near the village of Adams, in
Jefferson county, New York. The intre-
pid Adventures left st. Louis on the LIST
inst, at 40 minutes past o'clock in the
evening, and reached the place of their
descent on the following day, at 20 min
utes past O'Clock p. NJ, having travel
ed a distance Of 1850 miles during that
time. The highest point attained during
the voyage was little over two miles.
In their aerial flight they encountered a
hurricane, perfectly frightful in its force,
which hurried them along at terrific speed
towards Lake Ontario. They were driv-
en- down to the very surface of the water,
where the balloon was lightened in every
possible way, and carried with fearful
speed and violence towards the shore and
through piece of woods, into which they
finally managed to land.
Mr.. Wise has entire confidence in the
success of the undertaking, and expresses
a determination to make another expert
mental voyage as soon as the balloon can
be repaired. He has no doubt but that
voyage can be made by her to Europe
in one-fourth the time that it is now made
by the steamers.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-07-28
Pay and then Ride |!
LARGE SALE,
OF
VALUABLE TOWN LOTS
I'M .oTEoLoNA..

DY Virtue Of decree rendered in the Circuit
- Court of Chickasaw County State Of Mis-
sissippi, ON the chancery side thereof ON the 10Th
day of November 1858, for the purpose Of diyis.
ion among the various parties interested in the
property therein named, l. as trustee, will, on the
2sth day Of September, 1859, proceed to'sell at
public auction, to the highest bidder, In the town
Of OKOLONA, some FIVE HUNDRED LOTS,
suitable for business and private residences, and
continue to sell from day to day untli all the lots
are sold.
years, with two approved surcties, notes bearing
& per cent interest from date Sale absolute
| will convey title in accordance with said decree.
G. +. HERNDON, Trustee
For the Town of Okolona.
July %, so 46..9t
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-07-28

WRAPPING PAPER.-We advertised
our friends, that we had lot of old ex-
changes for sale, which would make very
good wrapping paper. We still have
"a few. more left" which will be
reserved for the special benefit of our la.
dy friends. As we pass along through
life, we pick up one thing here and an.
other there, but never. have been SC
completely "set back" as when we learn
ed, a few days since, the use to which
some of oupfemale friends were subject.
ing newspapers. 1t is certainly system
of putting with which we were previously
unacquainted. Say nothing, but think
as much as you please. We can keep a
secret although we are an editor. Send
in your orders, ladies, we will take great
pleasure in supplying you all, without
charge.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-07-28
NOTICE.,

WE, the undersigned guardians of Addison
Fike, would respectfully return our thanks to the
former patrons and customers of the house for
The liberal patronage heretofore extended to Mr..
fIke, and respectfully solicit continuance of the
same; MS We intepd continuing the business in
the same house, and will endeavor to sell as good
bargains, and IN as favorable terms as any other
merchants in the place. r. b johnson will man
age and conduct the business Of the house, and
VIII endeayor to give general satisfaction to those
who may favor him with u call Mr.. johnson il
also authorized to wind up the business Of the
late firm Of Adison fikc; and any settlements
made with him will be fully recognised by US
All those indebted to TIE said firm, previous to
January 1859, are earnestly requested to come
forward aud make immediate settlement.
IL. FIkE,
H. II. BRANDON,
Guardians,
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-07-28
EpIT0RTAL GENERALsnIp.

The Boston Transcript has made the
brilliant discovery that sit is easier to
find dozen good newspaper writers than
one good newspaper editor" This will
hardly be regarded in the light of an i'm
portant discovery by the public at
large, for it requires but very slight
knowledge Of newspapers to know that
their success depends not so much on the
ability of individual writer's, as upon the
tact and generalship of their conductors
A newspaper is, in fact, almost as much
the production of one mind as book, for
though there may be fifty different pens
engaged in furnishing the matter which
goes into it. it is the individual tact OF
the conductor that gives it all consisten-
cy, that blots out the Objectionable sen
ces, and adds the necessary word here
and there to elucidate and give point to
what would otherwise be obscure and
meaningless. The editor of a newspaper
occupies position somewhat similar to
that of the chief general of an army, un.
der whose charge there may be many
brave and accomplished officers, without
superiors in their respective spheres, but
yet not one who could lead the host to
victory in the absence of the comman-
der.in.chief The editor of the London
Times is not by any means brilliant
writer; there are doubtless many men
under him who can excel him in writing
leaders, reporting speeches, or doing the
miscellaneous work of a daily journal,
but probably not one who could conduct
that famous paper with the success that he
has secured to it. The proprietors prop
erly appreciate his services, and his sala-
ry is equal in amount to that of the Pres
dent of the United States. Hesmight
say with entire propriety, 81 am the
Times and if he were to :" step out" it
might be found difficult matter to put
as good man in his place. The success
of all our leading journals have equally
depended upon the generalship of an in
dividual conductor.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-07-28

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA.-The Tus-
caloosa papers have glowing accounts Of
the University commencement The
Monitor says there were more strangers
in attendance, more addresses, better
speeches, and more interest exhibited by
the people generally, than has been for
years before. We are glad ofthis. The
popularity of the University, as an insti-
tuition of learning, has been on the wane
for some time past, but proper exercise
of energy and common sense, on the part
of the Faculty and Trustees, will speed.
ly command success. There were twen-
ty-six graduates this year We publish
the names and grades of those who bore
away the honors: j. e. Webb, Eutaw,
Grade Observation-Disclosures, w. j. Ho-
gan, Tuscaloosa, Grade 94,19--Saluta-
tory and French Grafton, j. j. Richard
son, Grade 93,55--Honorary Grafton, j.
j. Jones, Grade evolutionary Ora
ton.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-07-28
SHEARER'S GROCERY.

I + you want Groceries call on Thos. B. Shear.
l. er, who now has, and designs keeping con-
stantly on hand supply of
Coffee, Tea,
Molasses, Tobacco, Cigars,
Star and Adamantine Candles, Powder,
Shot, Nuts of all kinds, Assorted Candies, Sars
dimes, Freshand Picked Mackerell, Pre-
serves and Pickles, Flavoring Ex-
tracts, Syrups, Shaving, Bar,
and Toilet Soaps,
Bacon, Flour, Cheese, Nails, Painted and Brass
bound Buckets, Tubs, and many other article.
usually kept in Family Grocery Store; all Of
which he will sell at low prices for cash
THOS. b. SHEARER.
Apr 81, 80 5-tf
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-07-28

70 The coolest piece Of impudence
we have noticed for some time past, is
the suggestion of the Washington Consti-
tuition, that the Cincinnati platform be
re-adopted at Charleston. Which Gin.
cinnati platform The one with the
Douglas construction for the North, OF
the Davis and Brown construction for the
South. Sure it is, there is vast differ
ence between these platforms, and we
would like to know which one is to be
adopted at Charleston.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-07-28

DEATH OF Hon. r. CHoATE.-This
gentleman, who was by common consent
the leading lawyer and advocate of New
England, is dead. He attained some po-
litical distinction, but Il distaste for poll
tics caused him to quit public life and
resume the practice of law, where he
met with unprecedented success. He
was a Wing, and was the author of the
patriotic sentiment, Il vote for no party
that does not carry the flag, and keep step
to the music of the Union"
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-07-28

DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS. II h e
brotherhood of this County assembled at
Houston last Monday, and made the fol-
lowing legislative nominations
For The Senafe--J. NJ. Thompson,
Esq.
For Loser House.-Messrs. Thos. f.
Bugg and j. l.. S. Hill.
This is a very good ticket and will
doubtless receive hearty support. We
are particularly gratifed at the nomina-
tion of our whilom competitor for major
ial honors, Tom Bugg, and will expe,
rience as much pleasure in seeing him
elected, this time, as we once felt when
we learned that he was defeated. Wen
'lectioneer for him.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-07-28

or The new advertisements in to-
days paper are worthy of attention.
The Sale of Town Lots, advertised by
G. P. Herndon, Esq, will afford an ex-
cellent opportunity for buying eligible
buildings or business lots. These lots
are in the immediate vicinity of the De-
pot.
Mr. John White advertises his Livery
and Sale Stable, where horses are fed,
hired and sold. Those who patronize
him will not have to be told, the second
time, that they may expect satisfactory
accommodations.
NJ. Herman wishes to sell his present
stsck of goods, very cheap. Call in there
and Zip" will do the clever toward you.