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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
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 A Reflection.

From a communication in the Des Arc Citizen, we make the following extract.- It is we'll for the writer that the legisla- ture has adjourned or they would "reso- lution'' him sure:
 "The legislature took recess until af- ter the Christmas holidays, that is, Go- vernon Conway told them to go home, and to come back by certain time. Both Houses obeyed. When the two Houses re-assembled, many members being a little short of pocket change, 1 suppose thought it would not be wrong to ask the State for pay, for services rendered during the " in terregnum, y and while they were at home. No doubt they were honest in asking 1t, and believed that they had rendered the State greater service by being at home, than they could do in their capacity as le- gislators Mir Oates, the Speaker of the House, and Mr. Fletcher, the President of the Senate, refused to aulit their accounts for services not rendered the State. The members of the Senate did not insist upon their accounts, but the House were more given.to filthy lucre,' their pockets must be filed the State Treasury must be plum dered. Legal process was resorted to, to compel Oates to audit their accounts. Judge Clendenin, to whom the application was made, refused to grant the applications The house then passed a resolution ''requir- ing" the speaker to audit theiraccounts.- Mr Oates resigned, and Duval was elect ed to ill the vacancy. Duval was willing, and did audit their accounts. All honor to Oates, he deserves the gratitude of the people of the whole State for his course in attempting to stay the hand of plunder that was ready to be thrust, through him into the State treasery. But while Oates is entitled to the gratitude of the people for his course, Duval is deserving of their se- verest condemnations. and ought not, hereafter, to be placed ill any position ot honor or public trust.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
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Missing Areonaut Found.

Adrian, Ohio, March S.-The remains of Ira J. Thurston, the areonaut, who as- cended in balloon on the 10th of Septem- Der last, and about whose fall so much in- terest was felt, have been found and recog- nized. ten miles northwest of Toledo.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
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TIE DALGHREN GUNs.-The English crack guns will carry thirty-two pound shot five miles. One of the Dalghren guns was tried not long since at Norfolk and made to carry shot of the same size over six miles. The fire from some of these guns is so precise that at upwards of mile they can hit figure the size of a man nine teen times out of twenty.-Richmond Dis patck.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
Maj. Ben. Mccullough and the Overland
 Mail

We had the pleasure of visit yesterday from Maj. Ben. Mccullough, of Texas, who was CD roats for Washington City, from Sonora, and who came through Arizona on the overland mail coaches. Mai McC. states that the branch of the overland mail from this city to Fort Smith is most shame fully managed, so as to detain passengers at least twentyfour hours behind the mail which is pressed forward on horseback, leaving the passengers behind. There can be no doubt, from the statement of Mai. McC., that the branch from here to Fort Smith Is a complete sham and imposition upon the people of this section, and that the favoritism of Butterfeld & Co.,, has been carried just far enough. Wenow call upon the postmaster general to hold But tertield & Co. to- strict compliance with their contract, or enforce upon them the pe- nalties which the law and contract empow- CT him to do. We have relied upon their promises long enough, and it would be criminal connivance in this wrong longer to indulge their impositions upon this sec tion - Nemphis DdDer
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

TIE MEXICAN NEWS Still another turn of the political wheel in Mexico is report ed. ZULoAGA again goes dowd, and MIR- ANON becomes President once more, He IS now directing his batteries against RoBLEs, with whom he was formerly supposed to be in alliance.
 More important, is the news that France and England have been forcibly interven- ing in the internal affairs of Mexico, secur- ing restoration of high duties, two thirds of the receipts from which are pledged for the payment of French and English claims. This does not leave wide margin for the settlement of American dues, if this govern ment is to be paid out of the third so ge- nerously left untouched by the European allies. All Mexican intelligence, however, about these days is little uncerta'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

INEBRIATE AsYLuMs.-In several States these institutions have been projected or established Since the one in New York was set on foot there has been two thousand applications from wealthy persons for the admission of their friends, and of these four hundred were for females!
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
Murch 9th, 1859.

R The Oregon Senators drew lots on Monday for their terms of servlce. Gen. Lane drew the term ending March Sd, 1861, and Delazon Smith the term ending March Sd, 1859.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
Steamer U. s. Burnt.

/ The steamer United States was destroy ed by fire, on the 11th inst, about fifty miles above this city. The cargo was com posed entirely of hay, for the government, and overland mail company. The boat was the property of the United States Owing to the fact that no passengers were carried on the boat, no lives were lost, but so rapid was the fire that nothing was say ed; the captain informs us that he had merely time to save himself and crew.
 This steamer was from St. Louis, and hound for Fort Smith.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

Eg- Ouachita Presbytery will meet, by leave of Divine Providence, at Scotland church, on Friday, before the first Sabbath in April next, at II o'clock, A. NJ. Statistical reports and commissioners funds, must be sent up from the churches.
 A. R. BANKS,
 iStdted Gerk. TuliO, DaHas Co.,, 3d March, 1859.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

EE- The Washington Globe has the fol- lowing item:
 "1he Illinois House of Assembly hay ing been left without quorum, the speak CT has decided that less than quorum has no authority to adjourn sine dte and he has announced his intention to sit in his place until the It of January, 1861, nearly two years longer"
 At five dollars day, his per diem will amount to handsome sum. Wonder if he will sign certificates for all the members for per diem pay up to that time? He can find authority and precedent for it in Ar kansas.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

RUssELL's MAGAzINE:-We can cheer fully commend this periodical to our req ders. It is credit to the south and should be literally supported. Besides stories of a higher grade than those found in north ern magazines, each number of Russell con tains we'll written essays on subjects inter esting to the people of the south. Terms $3 % year. Address " Russell's Maga zine. Charleston, S. C.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
Fire in Memphis.

By the destructive fire in Memphis, on the 2d inst, the offices of the Avalanche, Eagle & Enquirer, Ledger, Christian Ad- vocate, Presbyterian Sentinel and the Lo- tus were burnt down, as also the jobbing establishment of Hutton & Clarke. These establishments were all in hourishing con- dition before the fire, and we see by the cards of the proprietors, that they will soon resume the publication of their pa perS.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
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or kbe House Of ReoreSentoti,

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 We give place to the card of Mir. Duval as we would to that of any person who wishes to defend himself. We are of the opinion that all this special pleading and taking a stand upon technical points will avail but little with the people, who are the proper judges in such cases. That many of the members who drew the pay are honest, honorable, high-minded men. is undoubtedly true; that they believed and believe that they were entitled to it, is no less true, and if they have erred, they are responsible to their constituents, and to
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

DE Bows HEvlEw-Thc March num- Der of this invaluable periodical is before us The leading article is from the pen of M B. Hewson, and is entitled "Reclama tion of the river wilds of the Southwest" The other articles that go to make up the l20 pages in the number are interesting and valuable The eighth article, entitled "The history of party and the political status of John Tyer," will cause some ex- citement among the politicians. This No. commences Vol. 3, of the new series.- Terms, $s5 year. Office No. 50, Camp street, \. 0.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

r- Samuel M Weaver has been ap- no;ntad III $. Marshal for the eastern dis tr;ct of Arkansas, vice John Quindley, re- c,rnad t--~a
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

AN UNFoUNDED RUMoR-A bout a month since case of the smallpox was in our city. The patient was landed from a steam boat and taken to secluded room, over the store of D. Bender, where he shortly after died. No other case occurred. Physicians assure us that there is no symptom of such disease in the city, and the rumor that the smallpox is prevalent in Little Rock is utterly unfounded.
 Mir. Samuel Bender, who keeps board ing house on the same block on which D. Bender's store is, requests us to state that his house is entirely free from the disease, and this fact is corroborated by medical men. Our city is unusually healthy and free from epidemics.
 In showing how unfounded this rumor Is, we take occasion to declare, that noth- ing herein is meant as "refection" upon the members of the General Assembly.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
MATRIM MA L |.

A GENTLEMAN between twenty and thirty years of age, of good family and moral habits, with a preference for the Campbellite Creed though no professor of religion, the possessor of a competency with moderate education and teco good eyes is desirous of obtaining companion tor life. He will be pleased to open cores pondence with a view to matrimony with any young lady, whose social position and literary attainments are equal to his own. Wealth no object. Any young lady wish ing in sincerity to carry on correspon- dence will please address "Amicus through the post-office. .,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

WEST Po1NT.-At the quarterly exam ination of the cadets at this institution, fourteen of them failed to come up to the required standard of proficiency in their studies and were sent home.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

EE- Gov. Weller, of California, in his annual message, recommends that the diff ferent States should take control of the Washington monument, at the federal ca pital and complete 1t.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
Cuba.

The Gazette of las week has a long ar ticle defining it's editors position on the Cuban question. Not knowing or caring whether our opinion is worth much, we take the liberty of stating it in these few words Fay for Cuba and take it; failing in this, take Cuba and pay for it.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

Washington News---Minister to Mexico.
 New York, March S.-Mr. McLeon, the new Mexican minister, leaves Washington for New Orleans tomorrow, and sails in the steamer Tennessee on the 10th for Vera Cruz. If Mir. McLeon fails to arrive in time the State department will telegraph to the Tennessee to await his arrival. He is instructed to present his, credentials to whatever government he may find able to maintain itself. and based upon the will of the people, so that any European power may not be able to find any pretext to in- tartara
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

Eg- The State institutions of Califor- nia are in Aourishing condition so far as the number of inmates is concerned.
 There were 585 prisoners in the peni- tentiary.
 The number of patients received into the lunatic asylum of that State during the past year, was 454 Of these 119 were discharged; 43 had died, and r had es- capped.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

RIvER-Twelve feet water in the chan nel and rising rapidly; weather now clear with slight frost. There is an unusual num- Der of boats engaged in the trade this win ter, though all appear to be doing fair business, giving sure indication that our commerce is increasing rapidly.
 Farmers and planters are now all busily engaged in preparing for the planting sea-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
Your obdient servant,
Death of the Postmaster General.

Gov. A. V. Brown, postmaster general of the United States, died at Washington City, on the Sth inst
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

Es- Two prisoners lately escaped from the jail in Washington, in this State- They left some rich resolutions behind them, wherein they say that they are op- posed to know nottingham and amalgama- tion, that they indorsed President Bucks administration and the tobacco furnished by Mr. Williams. The Gazette makes it. self merry over this, but really it should be sorry. Just think of it. As no man is utterly depraved, so these fellows, crimi nal perhaps and guilty of violation of the laws, yet had some patriotism. Morally, they have been bad men, but politically good ones. It shows that even among the lowly there may be high aspirations, and that the vicious may have pure thoughts sometimes.
 Finally, what must know nottingham be when even criminals in jail condemn it
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

A CHANGE FOR SOMEBODY. clip the following advertisement from the Ar kansaw Traveller. To save misapprehen- sion we will state that "Amicus" is not the editor of the Traveller as that gentle man is a Benedict, having found his better half last winter:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

Es~All the gold yet obtained from Cal ifornia and Australia, could be put into box or safe of nine cubic feet, that is nine feet high, and nine feet wide.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

Fg- The editor of the State Sights De- mocrat gives his readers to understand that he repudiated the action of the majority in the legislative caucus.
 The caucus had previously given the people to understand that it repudiated the action of the said editor.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

For services as member of the General Assembly, 24 days, commencing with the 24th day of December, 1858, and ending with the 16th day of January, 1859, at s4 ner dav s96 co
 certify that the above account IS cor rect. Speaker
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

ANYTHING BUT A NICE STRATEGEM. TT The following, from the Helena Indcpen dent Southron, shows to what desperate men will dcscend
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-10-26
New York Market.

NEW York, Oct. 25-PH
Flour excited and firm, with an increase
Of 10000 ter,--but closed up heavy
and Dropping; sales Of $4,000 bblsA at
4 80 as 90 for super State; 5l0@5 20 for
extra State; O095 Is for super. Western !;
I5(Gs5 30 for common to medium extra
Western; 4O@5 So for inferior to good
shipping brands extra round hoop Ohio
closing dull and less buoyant. Rye -four in
fair request at S0@5 80. The wheat
market is lie. better, with limited supply
and moderate export demand; sales of "a
900 bushels, at 06 for Chicago Spring !;
/ 30 for white Canadian; so for white
Kentucky. Rye quiet at 90c. Barley more
active and firmer sales of $500 bushels at
s7SGG79c., the latter fer choice. Corn very
active and firm; sales of 1000 bushels, at
/ O4 for yellow. Oats firm, at 43645 for
State and Canadian Whisky dull and low
err; sales mt 29c.-cloSing with no buyers at
over 2Sc. Pork firmer for prime; sales OF
1850 bbls at 3 25@ls. 80 for mess; 10 SO
@Gl0 50 for prime mess closes heavier
Beef unchanged; sales of $50 bbls at 4 OO(G
80 for country prime 8 OO65 IS for do,
mess 6OO(9ll 90 for repacked; 10 O0(G
Il 90 far extra ditto. Beef hams steady
Western l6 00@l6 so. Prime mess
beef 10 90; leo tierces India mess for 2 90
Cut meats firmer at SC. for shoulders; Ola
Ole. for hams. Bacon quiet and unchanged
Lard quiet and unchanged; sales of 25C
bbls at l06llt. Butter in moderate de.
mand at IL la Is for Ohio; 5000 for State
Cheese steady at 6I(Gl LOT. E5a
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-10-26
Local and Miscellaneous.

LEOTUREs or SPIRITU ALIsN.-The advo-
Gates of the Harmonical Philosophy, in our
city, have procured the celebrated impro-
visational and Trance speaking Medium,
Miss EMMA HARDINGE, of New York, to de-
liver short course of lectures in this city,
at Marble Hsll, commencing on Sunday,
3Oth inst, at 2o'clock, p. W., and also in the
evening at o'clock, These two lectures
viii be free, and, we trust well attended.
The subject Of the hrst discourse will be,
THE New Religion" All who feel in any
way interested in this new philosophy, will
do well TO listen to the thoughts and argu-
ments of very gifted speaker,-an though
they may not agree with the lecturer, they
will not fail to be benefited by sound reas-
oning and elevated moral sentiments, for
which this ladys- discourses are dis
tinguisLed.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-10-26
PH,LApELpHIA. Oct. a5-,

The Washington correspondents OF the
New York Times furnishes full analysis Of
Senator Douglas rejoinder to Attorney
General Blacks views of his article on pop
ular sovereignty. Mr.. Douglas enters into
the merits of the subject at considerable
length, arguing with great force i'm favor of
the position which he originally Issued
Authorities are extensively quoted 10 sus-
tain his views In conclusion, he repels,
with much INDIGNATION, the charge preferred
by the Attorney General, that he is hard
working candidate for the Presidency, and
says that at his time of life he would much
prefer to finish out his term in the Senate,
with the chance which he has of re-elec-
ton, TO being nominated for a four year s
Presidential term.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-10-26
MISCELLANEOUS.
HardwarC.
-<R ~. - SO.N.N~T.S6y. NO. 10 .U.yE.y'

D.
N street, has now in store and is constantly
receiving for the Fail aud Winter Trade, the best
stock ever brought TO this State or vicinity, Of all
kinds of HARDWARE suited to the West, and
which, having been selected aud purchased in per-
son, froms the most extensive Importing Houses
and Manufactures OF nearly all the Eastern cities
and towns, in addition to several invoices imported
directly by him from good manufacturcrs-Eng
llSh and German-he can. and will sell as low NJ
any concern. in the West; feeling confident that
goods and prices cannot fail To please and satisfy.
lie would ask the especial attention of Merchants,
Manuiactureis, Carpenters, Millwrighfs, sCoopers,
Gunsmiths, and all who need any articles usually
found in a first class Hardware Store--wholesale
and retail
Without pursuing detail, the mention of a few
laeding articles may be well. viz:
Table and Pocket Cutlery, RaZors, Shears and
Scissors, including Geo. Wostenhom & Sons Justly
celebrated manufactures; Butchers Knives and
Steels Files. all kinds and Sizes of Butchers and
Braces and Bits, and all Carpenters and Coopers'
Tools, from Ohio Tool Company; Barton's Eoch-
ester, and Whites, Buffalo, Manufactures, together
with Cook noted Patent Premium Anger Bits
Also-Iland, Ripping, Panel, and Back Saws; also.
the various sizes and styles of Mill, Circular. and
Cross-Cut Saws, with Tuttle's P,tent Hook Tooth
Cross-Cut Saws large and small Scales, in grea-
variety of pattern Axes and uatchets for all pur
poses; House Building Materials. All Gunners
Materials; Gunners' implements to almost any ex
tent; Meat Cutters and suffers; Iron and Woo
Pump Curbs, together with Chain Pump Fixtnres !;
Ames' and ether makers Shoycs, Spades, and
Grain Scoops Jack Screws; a fine assortment of
all kinds OF brushes; Copper and Iron Rivets
and Burrs; Protective Weapons; Horse, Wrought,
Casing, aud Finishing Nails, all sizes; a new and
excellent assortment of Fishing Tackling; Paint
and Coffee Mills Corn Shelters and Mills.
Agent for~Dole, Silver d Felch's Premium Saw
GUNNER, En- Upright and Circular Saws.
E/.l GEO. y. S0NNTAG, -
sep3 ... No. 10 Main street
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-10-26

....t bro PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 25-N.
i There is a firm feeling in the Flour mar
ket and more inquiry, both for export and
home consumption; sales of 1000 bbls at
50 IL for superfne; SIS 1906 80 for extra !;
SIS 1896 so for extra family. Rye Flour
scarce, and wanted at 81 25. Corn Meal
comes in very slowly, and commands a 90.
Wheat active, for milling purposes, and adj
yanced l(G2c; sales Of 900 bushels at %
al 80 for good prime red and 30Gl 40
for common to choice white. Rye declined;
sales 800 bushels at SEC. Corn advanced /;
sales of 5000 bus at 90 for yellow. Dat,
dull 1000 bushels sold. Mess pork l6 90
GAG 80. Bacon firm and in moderate
demand at ll@l3c, and lOs@l03c for
sides; Shoulders Ss@s4c. Lard in bbls al
Il4c; in kegs at l2c. Whisky not SO firm
MI selling at 2s@29c.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-10-26
CHARLESTON, Oct. 25-p

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1t is rumored that Brown is DESTROYS of
making full statement of his motives and
intentions, through the press, but the court
has refused all further access to him by re-
porters, fearing he may put forth something
calculated to influence the public mind, and
have bad effect on the slaves.
The mother of Cooks wife was in the
Court House throughout the examination.
1t is the general belief that Cook is still in
the mountains near the Ferry.
Tn Sunday night the woman who keeps
the canal lock, says he came TO her house
and asked the privilege of warming himself.
She knows him well. Is relative Of his
wifes.
Cope says he had brother in the party,
and that Brown had three sons. Two 9TH
ers, named Taylor and Hazlet, SO that, in
Guiding Cook; five have escaped, twelve
killed; five captured, making twenty-five
i'm all. The trial will commence to-mor-
row morning beyond all doubt, though
much difficulty is anticipated in obtain
ing jury. -a 49, q. -.,l. t..- T..
Capt Browns object in refusing coun-
sci, is, that if he has counsel, he will not be
allowed to speak for himself, and Southern
counsel will not be willing to EXPRESS his
views. The reason given for hurrying the
trial is that the people of the whole country
are kept in state of excitement, and large
force is required to prevent attempts at res
cue. It's presumed they will demand sep
arate trials. After conviction but few days
will be given them before execution, tho
all but Brown, will make fall confessions.
The prisoners, as brought into Court, pre-
sent pitiable sight. Brown and Stevens
being unable to stand without assistance
Brown has three sword stabs in his body
and one sabre cut over the head. Stevens
has three balls in his head, two in his breast
and one in his arm. He was also cut on
the forehead with rife ball, which glanced
of, leaving bad wound. -f-s..--.s
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-10-26

The ENGINEER OF Tnx STEAM FIRE En-
GrSE.-we are informed that the salary OF
the Engineer of the stnam Ere engine Is moi
paid solely for experimenting that machine,
but by his contraes with the city, he is to
have charge of the ERE cisterns, and all the
fire apparatus belonging to the clty. Being
an engine builder and good mechanic
he is expected to devote all his time to re.
pairing and keeping the whole fire apparatus
in order. He takes the place of the super
intendent of cisterns and that of the chic
engineer. and saves $500 to the city in tn,
salary OF these officers.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-10-26

DEATH or ExcELsIoR"-Da Ricc's
wonderful horse Excelsior" is actually
dead, although this fact has been carfaly
concealed from the public. A correspond
ent Of the Cincinnati Enquirer states aha,
while performing at a town not far lrom
New Haven, Coun., the horse, ia attempt
ing to ascend pair of steps, Lost his Bal
ance, fell backward, and broke his spin.
causing death almost Immediately. 1fV-g