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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18
PAPER FROM Woon .I,zz,-,-

ArER FROM WooD.-A French gentle man. an amateur in chemistry, has discovr ea new mode .it of making paper. t'iS simply by boiling slices of wood with a cerfain ,. quantity of mineral and vegetable alkall Ii we may rely on the stat statement or the inventor he intends to produoel from o4 kilogramme& or slices of Atwood ana kllogrammes lof allali, a ream al :" of very large paper as white as snow and as. fine as silk. A kilogFamnle is equal to two and quarter pounds. a x i@ v 5''i
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18

Es- Letters if pm China mention some DoN'on ShiPS as qolhY hne thlnese cooha passenges buslsnes. '.One with cargo of nine hundread celestials cleared fan E. chan for Havana: another with -elave bnn
 dled, purchased at from S6 to S2o -bes,,ls and New York ciipers were antici;tn,asttt;
 fine buisness. oE i7 h -4 @.'~- r-I''
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18
selfDeception of Disappointed Aspirants.

let them go.
 Selt-Deception of Disappointed Aspirants
 inc bitter partlsans who keep up such a dln about dissensioDs among democr and make such desperate exertions to produce and exasPerate them greatly overrate their own importance. Of all their exaggera tions, none is more abusrd than that which swells their own individual conseouence in to such undue proportionsl They magnify themselves into 6 leaders," and. notwith standing the insignificant retinue which thev can show, they vainly imagine that their paltry treachery will wear the aspect of a great schism in the party which they have abandoned
 Now, in point of fact, the masses of the democracy care little or nothing for these would-be chiefs. The latter, they perceive very clearly, are governed by maxims to- tally different from those which inAu ence themselves. True democrats are at tached to their party because they are de- voted to it's cardinal iples-because under its ascendancy, the country has uni formly enjoyed protection, honor, and hap piness. Other enlightened and patriotic men have co-operated with the democratic party because they were convicted of the purity and nobleness of it's intentions, and that more substantial benefit would be se- cured to the nation at large from its success than from the triumph of any other body of men. These are the principles which hold together upright and sound-headed men in a patriotic party. They are not to be driven off from it's support by personal dis appointments, or even by the disapproval of measures which, however dstasteful or objectionable in their opinion do not affect the honor or the vital interests of the coun- try, or imply any violation of justice, fdeli- ty, or integrity on the part of those who sanction and execute them.
 The would-be leaders, to whom we have alluded, are controlled by considerations of quite an opposite nature. The public good Is the last thing in their thoughts Their main purpose in bringing men into power is to benefit themselves; and, when disap- pointed in their selfish aims, they fly off like so many marauders who join an army only for booty, and naturally range themselves, as an ultimate resort, among the most re- lentless opponents of democracy There let them go!
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18
ICE! ICE! r-EI

ss AFlNG built an ice house at Napo- k leon, in connection with our mammontb house at Memphis, We are prepared to furnish our customers with full supply of ice. Hoping to re- celVe continuance Of the favo1s so liberallv be- slowed upon us heretofore we will spare no effort to render satisfaction
 Orders from Arkansas and White rivers will be promptly attended to-
 May Is, 1859. 3m " OO
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18
MEMPHIS ADVERTISEMENT.

J. M INCOMES, W. HUTCHINSON, w. W. FERGUSON McCOMBS & CO, 249 Main Street. sign of the Broad Axe, Memphis, Tenn, Importers and dealers in Foreign and Domestic Hardware, Cutie ", Iron, Nails, Castings, Agricultural Implements. Tin Plate, Copper, Cordage, etc. And Agents for Fairbanks Scales, and Hall X Co.'s Safes
 May II, 1859. 1y
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18
Government Expenditures.

It is charged by the opposition, in cen sure of the democratic party, that the ex- penditures of the federal government for the current year amounted to one hundred millions of dollars, and that they are annu- ally increasing at fearful rate The charge IS untrue in every specification. and false in implication.
 Instead of expenses being. .SlO0. .00O Oo0 They were in 1858. 58............ 72.00O O0O A difference of. ................... g. 600 GOO The expenses of 1858 were. 72.000 0GO The expenses of lS59-'60, an estimate
 at ...................... 42 733 S04 retrenchment of.. of.................. S29, ,266. l96 Instead of the enormous increase with which the opposition press would alarm the country.
 But there Is an additional fact important to be noted in this connection. The ex- penditures of 1s59-'60, exceeding the ap- propriations of the previous and subsequent years, were ordered by an opposition Con- gress.l lWhen the public expenses reached seventytwo millions, the opposition con- trolled the House of Representatives, where in every appropriation originated. The next Congress was democratic, and the ex- penditures immediately fell to forty-two millions, which was retrenchment of near thirty millions below the appropriations of the opposition House.-Ry. Statesman.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18
E ILK I N s

IT AS just received good assortment of Il ladies' and gents water proof and Brussels carpet bags; also, Children's Hoop Skirts;
 Mosquito Bars;
 Gents Soft Hats;
 French Cottonade;
 Children's Hosiery; Extra Curtain Prints; Brown Linen;
 Fancy Hair Pins. And a few of those fine rugs left, which will be sold cheap to close the lot. Call on May II, 1853. FlLk1NS.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18
New Goods.

E C0 I recelved per steamer Quapaw, S E dog. Rowland's best cross cut saws.
 '' brier scythes
 6 scythe snaths;
 1a '' halter chains;
 1e :" dog
 Trace chains, log chains. stray bipces. br;dla bits, drawing knives, coffee mills knoh Iocss nNd locks, stock locks, curry combs, horse brnsbes p wash brushes, looking glasses, etc.. etc-tor soIe oy,, HUDSON & IVES.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18
Ladies Shoe Store

Ladies Shoe Store T ADIES every where in A | want of Shoes or Boots are re- EA spectfuy inoited to call at the " La - dies Boot and Shoe Manujactory.". on Main street, nearly opposite the Theatre building; where Ladies and Childrens' boots and shoes are made to order of almost every style and quality. All shoes sold at our factory are warranted fit we'll and to be of best of workmanship and material.
 We are in receipt of large stock of fine feathers and will endeavor to keep full supply of ready made boots and shoes to suit our customers.
 JOHN RIGLER & BROS. lv
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18
Es- Extract from letter received from

Pope county:
 Prospects are good for crops in our sec tion of country, notwithstanding the re- peated frost so late in the season. Cotton has come up finely; corn has recovered from the nip given by the frost; wheat I think is not materially injured, and the prospect bids fair for good crop. Far mers are generally fully yup with their work; rains are moderate and just about enough.
 Respectfully yours, D. F. w.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18

MARRlED-On the 24th of April Al
 D. 1859, by Josiah eorbtll,, al justice of the peace, Mir. LEWIS 4. 7HUDpIEsroy. to Miss JANE BUssEL, all of Pike county, Ar kansas. T. ''ar' 9-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18
Departures.

 May ll-Lady Walton, for Ft. Smith. !" l2-Grape Shot, for Cincinnati. " l2-lrene Jordan, for Napoleon. < l2-Arkansaw, for Ft. Smith. l" l3-Quapaw, for N. Orleans. [ l3-Little Rock, for N " l4-Hickman, for Cincinnati. < l4-Red Wing, for Napoleon. " l4-H. Fitzhugh, for Cincinnati. < i5-Jennie Whipple, for Memphis. :" l6-Arkansaw, for N. Orleans. " l6-S. H. Tucker, for Napoleon.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18
Eleph

A negro man belonging to Dr. Sanders, of Holly Springs, Dallas county, we under stand, was frightened to death by one of Mabies' elephants, week before last. The circumstances as we learned them were these: Alter the performance of the com pany at Holly Springs, the elephants were removed short distance from the pavil- lion and confined in the bushes, to await the time of starting to the next place of exhibition; the negro, not knowing they were there, was passing near by, when one of them passed his trunk around the body of the boy, drawing him gently towards his elephantship, the negro seeing the colos- sal proportions of the animal, which the darkness of the night no doubt greatly mag nifed made herculean effort, and sue ceeded in escaping from the disagreeable embrace he ran a short distance and fell to the ground, arousing the whole neighbor- hood with his cries; being unable to rise he was taken up and carried to the house, where he soon after died, the Doctors say from no other cause than fright
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18

Tg- In graveyalh in New Jersv. there is tombstone lon which is, inscribed .thaa following simple vet touching epitaph: ssM aCas good eQq. '4 "92 -ti .1i.5i
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18

TUST received fine assortment of the J genuine Vienna Meerschaum Cigar and tobacco Pipes, all warranted of lst quality which am prepared to sell at as low rates as ever offered for sale. also received an addition to my stock of Jewelry, consisting in
 Bracelets, Sets of Jewelry, Coral Earrings, And newly patented lsk. gold Ring, all of which offer cheap for cash. Please come to see me.
 May 18th, 1859. ALBERT COHEN.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18
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Gss- The following, from the Onachita Herald, should be headed negrocide, as it appears that the man and not the elephant was killed by fright:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18
CLOTHINGir
Iron, Nails and Castings!
Penitentiary Work

Penitentiary Work ME subscribers, having got the contract 4 for keeping the convicts in the Penitentiary for the ensuing two years, better than ever pre- pared to do all kinds of work usually done in such establishments. They furnish wagons and carriages extremely low for cash.
 GEORGE < ROBINS. May Is, l859 ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18
New Tailoring Establishment, by
 yyTnF

New Tailoring Establishment, by
 VIM N. ROACH.
 THE undersigned respectfully in-> Q. 9 forms the citizens of Little Rock. that Ha he has commenced the Tailoring Business Tn this city. Having had several years experience m business, pledge myself to give satisfaction to all who may favor me with their patronage.
 Cutting, cleaning and repairing done at the short est notice, and in the most fashionable manner.- DeihS unable to procure any other house at this time, will be found for the present at Wr Cai aghan's shop, on Markham street. where all orders Will be thankfully received and faithfully executed May IS, 1859. VIM N ROACU
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18
' . -h' 'I T IT ittI-fN's t'tt VI. May II, 1859. 6w c. tS F. R. R. Co.
OFFICE OF THE c. X f. R. CoMPANY,)
 Little Rock, Ark., May ,, 1859.

 A T regular meeting of the board of di- 4 \ rectors ol the Cairo and Fulton Railroad Com pany, held at their office in the city of Little Rock this day, the following resolutions unanimously adopted, viz:
 ResoIued, That this Company accept the provi- sions contained in the first section o an act of the General Assembly entitled "a act concerning the Cairo and Fulton railroad and its two branches,'' approved lst February, 1859.
 Resolred further, That this Company do not ac- cept the provisions contained in the third section of said act, but regarding it as invalid and depart. ure from the terms and intention of the grant by Congress, and the transfer of the lands by the State 1 to the Company requiring it to and apply them, or the proceeds arising thererOm to the best advantage in the construction of the road, as well as injurious to the true policy ol the Company, do reject the same.
 Resoleed further, That a copy of this resolution be published for three months, in each of the news papers published in jttle Rock | By order of the board of directors. F. A. STARING, Sscy., | May II, 1859. sm C. 8 F. R. R. Co., STATE OF ARKANSAS5 | CoUNTY OF JOHNSON. | In the Johnson probate court on the 26th day of April, 1859, when presiding the Hon. Alfred D. King, Judge, were the following proceedings had among others, viz:
 Lucy E. Brashears, Complainant. US.
 Isaac E. Brashears Mary J Armstrong
 and her husband William Arm Du.,,. ;. strong, Timothy Cade and Amanda D''a J' his wife, Willis D. Hays and Ra- D'''
 chael his wife, George Mckee and
 Margaret his wife, Robert c. Laster
 and Nancy his wife, Defeadants.
 X ND now, on this day comes the said / \ complainant, by Floyd X May, her solicitors, and files her petition herein, and upon their motion it is ordered that a writ of summons issue herein against each of said defendants, retunable to the next term of this court and it appearing from the affidavit of ". W. Floyd that the dslen1ent Will liam Armstrong is a nonresident of the State of Arkansas.
 Whereupon, it is ordered that the said non-res- dent defendant be notified of the pendency of this suit against him, the obect and prayer of which is to obtain dover out of the lands and slaves of which Jesse Brashears, the atehusband of the said Lucy E. Brashears, died seized and possessed, by pub ica tion of this order in some newspaper printed and published in thisS State by the number of insertions and within the time prescribed by law
 true copy from the record.
 Attest, AUGUSTUS M. WARD Clerk.
 May II, lS59 2t Cost of adv. So 5O
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18
STEAMBOAT REGISTER,
BY MERRlCK & W.
 Arrivals.

ArrlvaIs. May lO-Irene Jordan, from Napoleon. lo-Grape Shot, from Ft. Smith. " ll-Arkansaw, from New Orleans. l3-Quapaw, from Ft. Smith. ' l3-Hickman, from Ft. Smith, " l3-Red Wing, from Napoleon. " l3-H. Fitzhugh, from Ft. Smith. " Hilary Cook, from Memphis. l5-S. II. Tucker, from Napoleon. :" l3-Jennie Whipre, from Memphis. "s l6-Arkansaw, from Ft. Smith.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18

Dry Goods. G0 BALES !, and f Brown Sheet As V ing and Shifting; Brown Drilling; and Heavy Ozneburc; Maiibon and Choctaw plaid and
 stripes; l0o Ps- $ 78 anu Al B. Domestic, assorted; 4oo |" Calico, every style and quality, as-
 sorted
 20 '' Plain Brown and Fancy Linen for
 Pants; 29 < ? ain stripe and Plaid Cottenade; 70 Bed Ticking (assorted) b Bieached lrsh Linen; 2p do Drilling; dog. Ladies (l5,) (20,) (25) and (30) Spring
 Hoop Skirts;
 } |" Child's and Misses do; 51O < Spools Cotton, assorted: oO lbs. black and cold Flax Thread '' Silk do: 4O gross Bone and China and Pearl Buttons , Black Lasting do; 1000 lbs Cotton Yarn, assorted lo0 Patterns Ladies Lawn and Muslin dress
 goods; Io .' Fine Organdies dress goods; lO pieces Swiss Musn assorted qualities; lO " White Jaconet, Besides thousand other things too numerous to mention. Please give us a call and examine May 18th, a9 FIELD X DOLBY
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18
Grinding and Flaming.

{ eoR mill is now in operation, we can
 I furnish any quantity of corn meal that may De wanting, and dress all lumber that may be re- qured. ADANSON < RRONN
 May lS IS5q
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18

Molasses! Molasses! \ RBLS. choice molasses; c 10 1s bbls [. | For sale low for cash by May Is, 1859 HUDSON & IVES
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18

Gz'~ The following, from the Washing ton Constitution, is strictly true in its na- tional application, and contains a moral that certain persons in Arkansas would do we'll to ponder. If they persist in their course we say like the Constitution, ''there lei them rn ,,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18

Groceries X Hhds Sugar; ~ 10 Barrels Moiasses: 20 half ss do: % Bags Coffee; % Boxes Pickles; ID Preserves;
 '' Starch; 20 $ Soap;
 Cases Sardines; With full assortment of fancy e,roooros e. sale low for cash. MERRICK X WASSETJ. May IS, '59.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18

Glass and Glass Ware 10 Boxes Plumbers, assorted; lO " Flasks,
 5O < Window Glass;
 doz. Glass Milk Pans; May Is, '59. MERRICK X WASSELL.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18

Boots and Shoes!! 10 CASES Gents fine calf boots. sewed IO and begged.
 lO cases mems Kip boots, sewed and begged, asd best waterproof boots, warranted. boys calf boots, sewed X begged, sd children and youths boots, assorted. l0 " mems A. Mo- l, red russetts riveted. . do black do do 2o brogans-light and heavy soles $ calf begged do |" '' '' sewed do " boys '' and kip do ' wo's lace int goat boots . " kip brogans 2U doz ehild's kip, patent kid and morocco
 shoes with and without heels. lO doz. ladies kid lace boots with and without
 heels.
 dog. ladies kid slippers, with X without heels. < $ fine black cloth gaiters ID .' gents most superior calf, patent and mentioned. Cheapfor cash, bv May 18th, lS59. FIELD X DOLBY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18

Strayed, tNROM Little Rock, about the 10th of 4 April, black horse, about 15 hands high; is little lame in the left hind foot-had on a bell when he left. will give five dollars to any person returning said horse to me at Little Rock.
 RICHARD BRAGG. May 18th 1859. 3w.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-01-12
Tire BLUE RIDGE RAILROAD.

We copy the following from the Camden
Journal of the 2lst ult: ,
The reconsideration of this subject has caused
no little anxiety among the friends Of this great
enterprise, in and out of the Legislature. Gan
it be possible that our State, through its'iegls-
lative assembly, is going to let this great work
stop, for the want Of means, and thus sacrifice
all the labor and treasure thus far expended
upon it? We hope not.
The Independent Press, (Abbeville, S.C.,) IN
giving an abstract of Mr.. Trenholm's mastery
appeal for the Blue Ridge enterprise, remarks :
1T is the policy to keep clear Of debt, yet
South Carolina, with noble inheritance, valued
at 100000, 900, and yielding On annual income
Of 500 100000, may we'll impose small debt
upon posterity for the sake of enhancing the
value of the State.
The road is not designed to benefit sec
ton, but will inure to- the general good and
the history of these enterprises show their
stimulating effect in enhancing the value OF
property, and promoting the general welfare.
Better, we think, would it be to suspend
the work upon the State Capitol, than to suffer
this great work to fail for want Of Legislative
aid.'
We quite agree with our respected cotempo-
rary, that it would be better far to let our
State Capitol stop where it is, and cease the ex
travagant expenditures Of money so layishly
bestowed for the purpose Of making sgreat
show, and let aid go to great and magnificent
enterprise, which promises SO much for the ma
terial wealth and prosperity of the State.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-01-12
For the Advertiser.
THE AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE.

At a meeting held ut Big Creek, Edgcfcd District,
South Carona, January 9Th, the following Preamble
and Resolutions wcro unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, There is much excitement in our midst,
created by the report, whether true false we do
not know that there many native Africans in our
District. And, wherens, meetings have been held,
and Resolutions passed in this District, that VIC be-
lievc calculated to injure tho South and spread Aho
litonism broadcast through our State. Therefore
Resolred lst, That we will bind ourselves to 90
with our friends while but to 60 for the South
and her cuuse in preference to friends and regardless
Of consequences.
Resoteed 2nd, That in our opinion, the action Of
the Rocky Crecl, Church in relation to the native Af
ricana, supposed to be iu midst, premature
and uncalled for.
Rc.olred 3,ol, That while VIC deprecate the intro
Iuction of native African. among us either as Slaves,
Apprentices or Freemen, view with still greater
socitudc, tho introduction of PQtico-religious SEN
timcnts into Stato hitherto distinguished for her
conservatism on all such political machinery.
Resolved 4th, That we believe it the right Of all
persons to express their views on subjects of public
Importance but We protest against the introduction
into or Satc uf tho political mRatcism of the ccle-
brated three thousand Abolition Clergy.
Resoircd 5h, That the proceedings Of this meeting
be signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and pub
lishel in tho -tdrertiscr.
&C. cULBRETH, Chairman.
CIIAS. NICKERSON, Scc'ry.
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"And there was mounting in hot haste tbs stecd,
Tho mastering squadron, and the clatteringeT,
Went pouring forward with mpetuous speed,f
And swiftly forming in the ranks of war, =
And the deep thunder, peal on peal far 49,
And near tho beat Of the alarming drum" 9
When 10, in beautiful plain on our right ID front,
we beheld the star-spanged banner borne in triumph
by the knightly and heroic WORTH and sustained by
the hardhood and bravery of his noble Division, who
had already anticipated the enemy, had encountered,
bafled and vanquished him.
But am transcendng the bounds Of thiscomu-
nicaon, and will trcspass longer, than to mention
and deprccate the fact, that any committee OF New
York could have recommended some other man than
the truly chivarous Mayne Reid for the patriotic be-
quest of Gen. Jackson. The writer of this has nc
companicd that officer in all sorts Of imminont dan
ger, and notwithstanding his too apparent pmodcs'
ty will bear willing testimony, that in the battles Of
the valley he was among the foremost of his corps 10
charge the enemy every where, and in the terrible
field of Churubusco, got them an example Of courage
and daring that might have put the boldest OF them
to shame.
Rcid WAS true soldier, and what could not be saio
of all Northern volunteer officers, was gentleman
and reparded his honor. JOAN.
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own, and every white man one to plov and blaek his

OWL anu every Wulle luAu PloH aau uIuch LID
boots, and go to mill.
I ace, sir, that there is meeting called for the
Bouchellc Academy, but hope their deliberations
will be to different result than yours. And, as 1
may not be there, will offer for their consideration
the following Resolutions
Resolved 1 That the report Of tho successful land
ing of cargo of Africans in Georgia, gives US the
assurance that Southern labor and progress is not al
together in the hands of Northern fanatics.
Resolved End, That We will hail with joy the sue
cessful efforts of the South to put down unconstu-
tionnl laws in opposition to the development of her
resources.
Resolrcd 3rd That the means to mako more cot
ton on less capital, is the means to drive oil other
nations out of the cotton field
Resolrcd 4, That it is necessary for the South to
keep the cotton monopoly; for as MI nations are
against our Southern Institutions it is vitality
sary for us to hold all nations dependent US for
cotton.
Resolrcd 5th, That We abide by constitutional law
as long as our confederates faithful to joint
pledges.
wish, Rev. Sir, that you would reconsider your
course and propose the above at the expected meet
ing, for such may be the dread Of accommodation
by you with your flock, that my one else may be
afraid to do 80. Yours, &C., THE DEACON.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-01-12

THE Coolies IN CuBA.-A Virginia gentle
nnen of nf=intelli-5n,.5lae-so1.
gives sad picture of the tolls and sdferngs to
which the Coolie slaves are subjected They
have nothing like the capacity Of the negp for
labor and endurance; and yet the same asks
are imposed upon them. When not engaged in
the field they herd indscriminately-men wo-
men and children-in huts, with no sembh hnce
Of family tie or obligations. Suicide is com mon
among them, sometimes ten or dozen hanging
themselves at time. No provision is mad for
their return to their native land, from which
they have been beguiled, and their masters iav-
ing no interest in them, except to get the rpat-
est amount of work possible out Of them DUNG
their period of apprenticeship, heap upon item
an amount of labor that soon breaks lem
down, and often carries them to the gravt p.
Oswego N. Y. Times: