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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-09
To the Members of the General Assembly
 of the State of Arkansas.

Knowing the amount of business which you have on hand at this time, fear that some apology is due, in calling your attention to he bill now before you, in aid of the "Iasttution for he blind in ArhaleIphia." This bill appears to me soJitst and so P'uper, that it requires no argument at the hand, of its friends. Itwas re- ported unanimously by the committee to whom it was referred, aud now awaits the action of he House. We do not ask an appropriation for the institution itself; but merely an appro- the support, maintenance and education of such poor and blind pupils who are unable to support themselves; or whose parents are also unable to do so; and this to be paid only upon proving the end of the year, and then he draws a war rant for the amount. Can anything be more reasonable than this. This State and every other one should support its penniless blind, and if l am not mistaken every other State has already provided amply for this unfortunate class of citizens.
 We pray you then gentlemen in all sincerity to take up this bill at once and help us Our institution is TOW under way, large and con- modous house is rented, and supplies. etc.. laid in for one year, and an agent has gone out to gather in those in the State who are of suitable age and condition to become students.
 At any rate we would ask you to take up the bill and canvass it's merits, and fit cannot stand the test let it fa and we will sustain the insti- tuition by priuate charity. It has been con- menced by mer who do not intend it shall fail, and whether We get help or not from the State, t ,oiH go on. Truly and respectfully,
 A TRUSTEE.
 ArLodeyoI;o Ton % 1SSQ
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-09
Spicy Debate in Congress.

MT. Giddings. of Ohio, said the President, in his message, had sought to maintain the doc trines of his party. In the first paragraph he recognised the right of the government to trans form human souls into bondage, and in all the paragraphs of that State paper he carried out that doctrine Whatever he had said of Spain, of Mexico, of Central America, was all based upon the principle that the government might transform human souls into property, and trans fer them from hand to hand like beasts. His friend from Maine Mr. Washbprn1 had shown conclusivelv, and he should not again argue the roint. that the founders of the government pro claimed the great fundamental truth on which the republican party based their principles-th right of all men to liberty and happiness-and it was equally true and obvious that the framers of the constitution in their day recognised the idea that no person should be deprived of hi. riohts without due course of law. He main. tained these principles, and declared that wher they came to form the territories he thought they would have been recognised by democrat! and whigs alike-by all men. He denied the, had abandoned these truths by voting for the Montgomery amendment.
 MT. Bowie, of Maryland, replied to the re- marks of MT Giddings. He spoke of the ge nius and spirit of the constitution, which he said were now on their onward progress. anG no power on earth could stop them You and (said he) may quarrel about whether we shal have your domestic institutions or mine in the territories: whether you will ensave white mer or we shall enslave Africans That is matte of taste. [Laughter.J You do not choose tt have them; we do. We, on our part, will mol enslave white man, [laughter;] we abominat, the doctrine.
 In conclusion, he proceeded to analvze thu foreign relations of the government, and stated that he believed war would be peculiarly inn rious to the agricultural portion of the country but yet, no matter what its consequences, h was in favor of declaring it whenever it wa necessary to protect the honor and dignity o the government. He would like to see Centra America Americanized, and was in favor O foreign emigration from the south, but was no in favor of fillbusterism
 MT. Cox. of Ohio, obtained the floor; whe k the committee rose, and the house adjourned
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-09

would be instantly executed. We once fam cied, last night, that sMr. Roberts must have thought himself their apparent' to the throne of Denmark, so thoroughly identified was he with the character. The soliloquy commene- ing
 's To be, or not to bes that is the question" we have never heard it better rendered. The famous closet scene, however, we think we have seen surpassed. The interview with "Ophela," where he advises her to get to a nunnery, was remarkab, for originality and bodness of conception. It was, we had almost said. totally unlike any other representation we have seen, but certainly very different, and eminentlv more natural and consistent with the character. The return to the stage after the usual exit the affectonate embrace, and the tender parting kiss, will meet the approval of all who have closely analysed this subtilest of Shakspeare's creations.
 If Mir. Roberts has a fault, and he would be most remarkable man if he had not, it is that his voice lacks the power of self-sustainment. Its volume is too frequently expended before the close of sentence and, consequently, his periods are not always rounded with that smoothness which the strictest rules of elocu- ton might require.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-09
THE VOICELESS.
BY OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES.

We count the broken tyres that rest
 Where the sweet waling singers slumber- But oct their silent sisters breast
 sThe wild flowers who will stoop to number? A few can touch the magic string,
 And noisy fame is proud to win them! Alas for those that never sing,
 But die with all their music in them. Nay, grieve not for the dead alone
 Whose song has told their hearts sad story Weep for the voiceesS, who have known
 The cross without the crown of glory! Not where Leucadian breezes sweep
 Der Sappho's memory haunted pillow, But where the glistening night dews weep
 Our nameless sorrows church-yard pillow. 0 hearts that break and give no sign
 Save whitening lip and fading tresses, Till death pours out his cordial wine,
 Slow dropped from Misery's crushing presses, If single breath or echoing chord
 To evefy hidden pang were given, What endless melodies were poured,
 As sad as earth, as sweet as heaven!
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-09
Mccarthy the Comedian

This gentleman made his first appearance in this city on Monday night as Barney O'roole. in his own play of Landlord and Tenant, and in a varieLy of characters in piece entitled, The Mimic at Home. Thenotices we had seen of his acting and the flourish that announced his arrival made us fear that, perhaps, he would not come up to the mark set so high. But the performance far exceeded the promise. We have not space this week to notice his acting as fully as it deserves and as we desire. It is inimitable. He isa genius. An author, actor, singer, dancer and tip top in each. We had some good representations of Irish character here before. Moroney played some Irish parts well. Muholland's Tom Moore in the Irish Lion cannot be excelled, except by Mccarthy, perhaps. But as an Irskman, Mac. is at home, is full of spirit-drollery- -pathos-sentment love and music. He reveis in humor, spar kles with wit and yet with all this rollicking freedom does everything naturally and grace fully.
 We never admired these protean farces as they are called. but the !" Mimic at Home" Is an exception. So diverse were the characters represented and the costume and acting so com- plete, that it kept the spectators glancng at the play bill to see fl these were all played by one person. It required an effort to make one's- self believe that the person before us was the same individual who stood there a moment since in another character.
 His repertory of songs and characters is a full one. His yankee, Frenchman, negro--all are good. If you want to laugh heartily, go see him. If you love good singing 80 hear him. If you want to see dancing either graceful or grotesque, go look at him dance.
 His acting appeared to infuse spirit into the other performers. Mrs. Moroney acted feeling. lv and well, and Mrs Palmer entered into the spirit of both plays with more than usual grace and archness Her Biddy, was A. No. l.-- There was full house and fully satisfied ont.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-09

G- The State Rights Democrat insists that we are playing in comedies farces and all sorts ofpeces. This is all mistake It is because of our refusal to play part cast for us that all this bother has been raised. In fact, at the be- ginning of the present session, they attempted to get up the play of Otheilo. The Moor was to be personated by the extreme east; the extreme west naturally fell into the part of Isgo and the character of Desdemona was assigned to our innocent self But we fatly refused to be smothered and the play failed. Othello still storms and shows his jealousy-Iago still pours his fslsehood into credulous ears while we, con- scious of our integrity, wait for the day of the triumph of truth
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-09
IMPORTANT RESOLUTIONS.

The su1oiraed resolutions haUe been offered in the
 Senate by Gen. Gaines q Chicot county:
 Resolued ythe General Assembly of the State of Arkansas, [the House of Representatives concurring, That the consent of the Conoress of the United States be and is hereby respect fully asked that the State of Arkansas shall enter into any compact or agreement that she chooses to make with the States of Louisiana Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky and Mis-. souri, relative to the making of cut-offs on the Mississippi river from its mouth to the city of Cairo in the State of Illinois, with the view oi retaining the swamp and overfowed lands il the valley of the Mississippi.
 Resolued, That our Senators in Congress be instructed and our Representatives requested to carry out the views of this General Assem-. ply as expressed in the foregoing resolutions.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-09

fail to deliver the same to his successor in office on demand, at the expiration of his term of of flee, he shall forfeit the sum of ten dollars for the use of the county in which such failure shall happen, to be recovered by an action of debt, before any justice of the peace, having ju- rsdictou, in the name of the state; and it shall be the duty of the clerk to prosecute the same. APPROVED 1st February, 1859.
 true copy from the original on file in my office. D. B. GREER,
 Scc'y of State.
 Per JAS. F. PAGAN,
 Dep'y Sec'y of State.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-09

HE THEATRE.-The management of this establishment is characterized by great deal of energy. The additions to the company have given strength sufficient to produce any of the usual acting plays. Mulholland and John- son play some parts quite well, and would be an acquisition to any theatte. Our old friend Huntley, we are glad to learn, is recovering from serious illness, and we may soon hope to see him on the boards again. Mr. Mulholland de- served fuller house on his benefit night than he had. He has much merit as an actor and his stage management is such as to give satisfac- ton. The great feature, at present, is the act ing of Mccarthy, which we will notice else where
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-09
Settle Up.

Some of our agents have had claims from this office in their hands, for collection, for over a year. How much they have collected we have no means of knowing until they report, and until they do so we cannot collect ourselves or make direct settlements with those who may be indebted to us. Hence, our agents will see the necessity of making speedy settlement We hope they will do so at once, without a further call
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-09
Public Meeting in Brownsville.

| Pursuant 10 previous notice, the citizens of Brownsville assembled in public meeting at the court house on Thursday evening, the Sd oi February, 1059
 The meeting was organized by calling R. S. Gault to the chair, and appointing P. II. Wheat secretary.
 The chairman having explained the object of the meeting,
 On motlon committee consisting of P. II. Wheat, Wm T. Jones and T. T. Smotners, were appointed to draft suitable resolutions ex- pressve of the sense of the meeting On mo- tion of P. II. Wheat, the chairman was added to said committee.
 Tho committee after short conference, through their chairman, reported the following preamble and resolutions, which were unani- mously adopted, to-wit: WHEREAS, We are satisfied that the propos- ed railroad from Memphis to Little Rock, when completed will be public blessing, great con- venience and will advance the pecunary inter- est; contribute largely to the personal comfort, and local well being of the citizens of Pra ..rie county.
 Whereas, In our judgment majority of the citizens of said county are favorably nclin- ed towards said road and are disposed to CO., operate earnestly in its construction; Whereas, l we the citizens of Brownsville, as a commu- nity feel deeply interested in the location of | sad road through or near said town; and a0here- as tu,ther, general desire prevails 10 know certainly whether it is probable that said rail road company will adopt location favorable to us; now, therefore, with view to an inter- change of ideas on the subject, and the adop- ton of plan of future operations likely to be- get public interest and obtain material aid in the construction of said work
 Resolued That the Inequalities of the town of Brownsville will be and are hereby rendered to J ohn Roberson, esq, president of said railroad company.
 Resolved That a committee of four be ap- pointed to correspond with president Roberson with view of ascertaning when 1t mish suit his convenience to be with us, and r. II. Wheat Wm. T. Jones, G. w. Wilkins and T. T. Smothers, as committee of said corrcs- pondence.
 ResoIUed That a committee of four be ap- pointed to act in connection with similar com mttee heretofore appointed by the town coun- cil of Brownsville in raising the necessary funds to prepare suitable entertainment for the oc- casion; thereupon the chairman appointed w.. Il. England, Jno. w. Mills, J. C. Hicks and Stephen NJ ills as said committed On motion it was ordered that the proceed ings of the meeting be published in the Browns vile Echo, True Democrat, Gazette & Demo crat and Des Arc Citizen.
 The meeting then adjourned sine die.
 R. s. GAULT, Chm,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-09
THE RICHEST THING YET.-The Fort Smith

THE RICHEST THING YET.-The Fort Smith Herald says:
 We can say to the True Democrat that so long as it puisues a consistent democratic course, it need have no fears of us"
 We are bluifed now; sawed off at the knees; completely taken. For a paper that indorsed the treason of Douglas, the piracy of Walker and that on every single position, has taken ground against democratic President, to talk about consistent democracy. And then its pa troni-ingly telling us that in a certain event we need have no fears of them. Good Lord! what is this world coming to?
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-09

0T The members of the General Assem- ply are hard at work in the hope of finishing the business of the session by Monday next But, as several important measures, among others the appropriation bill, are not yet dspos- cd of, we doubt if they will adjourn until Mon day week. ~
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-09
R. R.M.GAINES
Think of Me.

Farewell-and never think of me
 In lighted. hall or lady's bower! Farewell-and never think of me - =, h spring, sunshine or summer hour, But when you see lonely grave,
 Just where broken heart might be, With not one mourner by its sod,
 Then, and then only think of me!
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-09
Little Rock, Ark., Feb. 2. 1859

1o he Elitor of the True Democrat:
 Aboutten days since I sent to the Sage of Monticello, letter of which the following is in substance copy, and 1 have not yet seen it in that paper; apprehend it may have been miscarried for have no doubt the Editor of the Sage would have published it, if it had been received by him. You will oblige me by insert ing it in your paper.
 Respectfully Yours.
 R. M. GAINES,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-09
T,o fbo E}sfo,. of }Lo Cooo.-

To the Editor of tue Sage:-
 1 have noticed in alate number of your paper communication over the signature of "Zed" in which 1 am misrepresented in several particulars which l care nothing about, but when he compares me to a Roman Emperor of infamous notority, the author is positively sanderous. When this General Assembly ad- journs the journals of the Senate will explain my course, and hope to be able to defend it before my constituents. If "Zed" has the boldness to come out from behind his mask and assal my conduct or motives he can then ascer tain whether 1 have the bodness to meet him |" face to face"
 You will oblige me by publishing this in your paper. Very resp'y, etc.,
 R, GAINES
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-09

JUDGE OF THE SUPREME CoURT.-On the 5th inst, Henry M. Rector was elected judge of the supreme court of this state, to fill the vacancy occa toned by the death of the Hon. c. c. Scott
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-09

CORRECTION. .-11 nthe election for State Trea- surer, on thsf29th ult., the name of Mir. Burns of Searey county, was unintentionally omitted, in the published proceedings of last week. He voted for MT. Quindley.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-09

have fair share of advertising and job work. We have sent for new type and, in few days shall send for new steam-press Soon, we hope to be able to make our bow to our friends three times week and, when the telegraph line is established, shall vsit them daily.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-09

0T Our friend at Princeton who favored us with a letter for publication, is informed that it did not reach us until the 4th inst. We shall be glad to hear from him at any time upon any suhiect
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-09
P. II. WHEAT, Sec'y.

RIVER, ETc.-The river has fallen to what is considered by boatmen, low water mark.- There is detained above this point, the scam- CTS Little Rock and Henry Fltzugh, on their upward tripto Fort Smith. The steamers Dar danelle, Arkansaw and Hickman are laying be- tween this port and Napoleon, waiting for a rise in the river. At present writing Tuesday -it is raining, with prospects of rise. The mail boats make tolerably regular time, this is owing to their light draft and good manage ment.
 Immigrants still continue to flow in upon al- most every boat that comes to the landing.- Weather gives indication of an early spring.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-09

THE MADISON JoURNAL--We have recev- ed the second number of this paper, published is we'll written and its arguments are worthy ol its style. This is the second paper published at that flourishing town and is an evidence of what railroads can do in building up ptowns and improving the country. A few years ago and Madison was almost unheard of-now it has two finely printed and ably edited papers.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-09
ESTRAY NOIlCES.

This paper has been selected for publishing the estray notices for 1859 at one dollar for each astray notice advertised The fee must always be sent with the notice. All money sent by mail is at our risk.
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-09
Little Rock, Ark, Feb. 3, '5.

Little Rock, Ark, Feb. 5 '59 Ata regular meeting of the Little Rock fire department. the undersigned were appointed committee to return thanks for the consphmenta- bensft, given the department by Mr. N Mo- ey on-J anuary 24th, 1859. t
 HENRY ASHLEY,
 G. MCGOWAN,
 J. A. HENRY,
 n EDWARD SAUTER.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-09

eT Go to Reardon's and see his Valentines
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-09

-ARpeal.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-06-11
MEXICAN MUSTANG LININENT.

Intrinsic virtue alone could insure the success
which this article has attaincd-for Rheumatism,
Salt Rheum, Burns, Bruises, Stiff Joints, or
Galds, Sprain, Poll Evil, and Swellings upon
Horses, it has no equal for Man or Beast No
person will he without it who has once tested its
virtue. "And with refer ence to the general
estimation of the Mustang Liniment, can cheer
fully say that no article ever performed SO many
cures in our neighborhood as this. L. W. SMITH.
Rtd9efeld, Conn" S. LEIToH, ESQ.,, Hyde Park,
w., writes " that the horse was considered worth,
less (his case was SPAWN but since the free use
Of the Mustang Liniment l have sold him for
$3.50. Your Liniment is doing wonders up here.
Such testimony is reaching us every day. The
half is not told. Every family should have it.
Beware of limitations. The genuine Mustaop is
sold by all respectable dealers throughout the
world
BARNES & PARK, Proprietors, New York.
Also Lyons celebrated Insect Powder
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-06-11
BELL EVUE NURSEP1s" y
CANTON, MISS.
II. A. SWASEY & co, proprieto,,

II. A. SWASEY & co, Proprieto,,
Successors to c. D. Swasey s Col
WE have large and well grown stoeL !,
w following articles, which we shall ~ VI tho
pared to send out from our extensive De PIE
adjoining the city of Canton Miss, bv tEd ESrOG9d'
of November next at the prices named bolo. 10th
APPLEs-l to years old, from 20 to XIV <"
each; $l5 to $40 per 1905 $1OO to SSOO ST Oc'nt
1000 S'VV pe
PEARSON Pear-1 to . years old eo
each On Ounce and years old SO CeNs
cents each; $85 to $50 per 1905 $500 T ~ % SS y
per 1000 SllO
PEACHEs-1 and years old, 20 tn IN
each; $l5 to $25 per 100; $1OO to SSoG SS sent @
1000. F-VV pE
In addition to the above, we have n fun =.
of Nectarines, Apricots, Plums, Cherrioo 1,e'i =.
Almonds, Grapes, English Walnuts
Chestnuts Raspberries, Strawberries Ross pIal ns
las, Deciduous and Evergreen Tree, s.. Sl,I,l pal
Plants, &C., and, in fact epeythinq usuas HIruos l
in first class Nursery Establshment-alla - uty ts
we shall be pleased to furnish to our frqn, "lCl
the public, at prices equally low with tboss Das aug
above. Early orders respectfully solicited 'Is9 Ivy
Catalogues furnished on application. Addr..' aA'
II. A. SWASEY CO., Canton Me-
April 16, 1859. 'O''' ::
The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-06-11
The Great English Remedy,
SIR JAMES CLARK'S
Celebrated Female PiVTsY

prepared from q PRESCRIPTION of Sir j. CLarke. M
d., Physician Extraordinary to the Queen.
This invaluable medicine is unfailing in the
cure of all those painful and dangerous diseases
to which the female constitution is subject. II
moderates all excess and removes all Instructions
and speedy cure may be relied on.
TO MARRIED LADIES
it is peculiarly suited 1t wil in short time.
bring on the monthly period with regularity.
Each bottle, price One Dollar, bears the Gov
erment Stamp of Great Britain, to prevent conn
terfeits.
These Pills should not be taken By females dtyfno
the FIRST THREE MONTHS of Prcgnancy as
they are sure to bring on Miscarriage, but al ann
other time they are safe.
In all cases of Nervous and Spinal Affeotions
Pain in the back and Limbs, Fatigue on slipbt
exertion PalpitatiOn of the Heart, Mysteries, and
Whites, these Pills will effect cure when al
other means have failed, and although a powerful
remedy, do not contain iron, calomel. ontimonv
or any thing hurtful to the constitution.
Full directions in the pamphlet around each
package which should be carefully preserved.
Sole Agent for the United States and Canada
JOB NOSES Late l. c. Baldwin & Co. !
Rochester, N. Y.
N. B.-$1,OO and 6 postage stamps enclosed to
any authorized Agent, will insure bottle, CON
tanning over so pills, by return mail.
For sale by P.B. COOK & co.
THOMPSON & GRAY.
in Yazoo City.
J. G. LANI2R 6 CO., vicksburr,
General Agents for Mississippi.
BeSr And sold by all respectable druggists.
January l, 1852 1s-1v