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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-04

H We read in New York paper, of a mother, whose child had died, packing the little thing in raisen box, and con veying 1t in her arms nearly ten miles to a cemetery, in order to secure for it a decent interment The hard hearted sexton re- fused to perform the last offices for the dead, and the poor and almost heart ken mother was compelled to wend her weary way back to her desolate home, bearing in her arms her infant dead. There when night had closed around, by the light of few embers, she hollowed lit tie grave, and in it placed her dear depart ed.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-04
"And at night a fire she lighted,
 On its grave three times was lighted,

On its grave three times was lighted,
 For its soul upon its journey
 To the Islands of the Bessed.'' What comment on humanity! And that man-that sexton-still remains high in the confidence of his employers-the con- gregation of a CHRISTIAN Church!
 And the Pocahontas Advertiser, from which paper the above paragraph is taken, might have added that this took place in city where they stand ready to subscribe any amount for Sharpe's rifles, wherewith to shoot southrons, or furnish ways and means to steal southern property. Like John Mitchell, we are beginning to curse the "spirit of the age" and hate the very name of philanthropy.
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Affairs In Cuba.


HAVANA, Nov. 8. 1859
Condition Of The Spanish Bast7oal Shares 1ppyied for
Under the Queens Leoer-DistI5uion By ae Directors
Specie Reurns-A Norher and Good Efess-Death ofcn
american Lady-Mar1.>ts, dc.
recent number Of the Gacc1 contains prox fanfa-
ropade about extraordinary meeting of the Board OF
Directors Of the Spanish Bank of Havana. have made
Out what was intended to be stated First then one
hundred and sixty four persons applied for from one to
eight shares each Of the thousand authorized BY the
Queen of Spain to be issued increase the capital Of
the bank-the total number OF shares thus applied for
amounts TO six hundred and sxtv-t three One hundred
and fifty four other parties applied for from nine
hundred shares each, amounting to one thousand nine
hundred and thirty three shares-the number of
shares thus applied for bong two thousand hundred
and ninety hvea surplus Of Ave hundred aud ninety
shares more than authorized to be ssred A want Of
harmony appears exist between those persons who a-
piled for than ten shares ard those who applied for
less than that number, which want Of harmon appears
have puzzled the Board OF Directors To reconcile. They
however, after lengthy discussion agreed upon
dred and sixty four parties that applied for
from ono 10 eight shares each the six
hundred and sixty three shares they applied fo, aud
then to award eight share q each Of IN: hnudred and
fifty four parties that applet piac more shares
until the number OF two hundred and thirty
two reached, which, with the pre- eious award OF six
hundred and sixty three shares will leave def M % o 10
hundred and Eve shares couDlste the Two thousand
authorized to be issued which Il Is proposed 10 srib ~
among the persons who applied for eight shayes each
ALI this Is nterlarded with remarks about what ras be-
eved when the bases Of the sod shares agreed upon
but which belief has proved errennous ais, with remarks
about not med ding with the esgcnce substance of
the principles OF justice and equity all which gou
have been very excellent in a moral essay sermon but
winch humby conceive 8 aiioSstnsr out OF flce IN
report to the in whicn IL has been determined
TO award limited number OF bank shares certain
number OF applicants. Whist writing al rt the Spsusa
Bank OF Havana may b. % rof- back 70 nv
notes for the last three weeks au1 what been
doing 10 The discount iDe during ;ha peripl find that
IL, reg n af tina
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A DisSustcd Voter and Tax Payer.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

You to think that the forty thousand voters who
neglected cast their votes at the late election TO
blame l. as Of them do not agree with you. have
confidence either party There not pin 10 choose
between them in my opinion, and it seems to me to be
folly for O sensible to waste his time favoring
either the other, except occasions when some
important principle Of government to be sustained As
for city politics little interested there, for pay
some thousand dollars year taxes. But what
do further than to vote for such candidates as personally
know be good men? If vote promscuousy the repub
lican the democratic ticket. may for knaves
therefore conclude that the safest way general rule,
is to wash my hands Of both parties
Let me say word about reform movements. Suppos-
in the forty thousand voters who stay at home
like myself ana do not want office, official position,
influence? Suppose these men were to meet and form
committees, and get up new party How could be
assured that nominees wonld DO honest and work
the public good rather than for their pockes Some
there might be- but believe that majority Of them would
60 on the principle Of making hay for themselves while
the shines The fact Is, the system is wrong. No
man ought to receive office as reward for political
services, and all minor officials should be appointed
not elected and should hold Office during good behavior
Unless some plan organized this basis for our
city government must expect to he robbed of moro
than half what pay taxes into the city treasury
"A NONVOT1NG DEMOCRAT.
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openly obstructcd the RICH, OF suiragca-.,he
police who made arrests while voi!eys 81
musketry were fired in bread day from fortified
ho,'scs adjoiipg tho posf Let undcrrae these
rcna KS or say they are rashly mate rather let bin ro
ceve them US the suggestive voice Of deliberate caution
onslaught upon Harpers Ferry. The warning was not
only uLheeded but treated with dersion Behold the
suit
repeat again, the city more 10 the Eighth ward
than VIII ever be Acknowledged. Every mia Ia this
community knows that the day OF the election every
ward In tho city except the Eighth surrendered To
the rutlan control at awl,ss men, who trnnnca under
their feet with reckless impuny the laws and
the laws OF God Every ais" that during the
entire GA! the Eighth ward not disgracct by a single
outrage peaceful diguity with the occa.
sion prevailed throughout and every legal voter whether
democrat American or reformer deposited his ballot
without the s'shtes interruption oh, what
ry upon tho SCOTS and sneers cruelty cast upon the
''opprcssad of other ands At tho CLOSING tho day
in ninetcca va DIS out OF twenty in this large and pop
ious city the bird OF Jove, emblem of the law
prcstrac, trembling and in the dust How truly may
be said
So thu sir,;ck Eagle, stretched upon the plain,
No more through rolling clouds to again,
Viewed his feather on the fatal dart
That winged the shaft which iivered In his heart
Keen were his papgs bu' ke-ner far IN feel
Hr nursed the pniOn which mpcled the steel;
While the same plumagc that had warmed his nest
Drank the last hfe drop Of his bleeding breast.
The dawn, however, is breaking. l shall, believe,
have the pleasure my beloved home regererated
the Monumental City dsenthsaled. The Legislature In
both branches IS largely democratic and ruilan rule In
Baltimore will DO eifecuay crushed Even il this had
apparently elected by the glaring frauds Of Wednesday
last had determined not To take their seats-a
fccng more hcnor upon them than could be gained
by exercising power Won by fraud and scaled in blood.
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Lamp Post Letter Boxes.
TO THE EDITOR or TIE HERALD.


Noticing your correspondents letter OF the It'll
instant respecting the purchase OF boxes think he Is
far from right stating that there many other i'm
proyemens needed before this carried OUT know Of
greater necessity this city than Uated States quic
delivery" which be accomplished under the
present system Of "drops' at stores
The proper and convenient places are the lamp
posts by which the public drop in letters al
noWs, both by night and day, privilege that IS denied
mem now, save tho Post Offices themselves When such
system Is adopted let rs hope that hourly collections aud
uveres may be made in the city, 50 as to throw the
oi'y rtvf system into the public department, in
lieu Of depending, o. less. mon some s,ore Of r
vate express comnanics " F
AS 70 tle cost agree tina. does not require patent
ooAi Du ~ every papc department. where IN improve.
men is demanded, how ean u be put through without
making job OF ~ Anyhow whether il cost dive nun
his good sense, by going to work Mt once
Yours, truly, DESPATCH
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NEW YORK HERALD, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER u, 1859

speciality To interrupt their regular duties by
changing good ofanty into poor cavalry good cavalry
into indifferent infantry, and marines into had Dragons
very unfortunate necessity; but the evils OF such exped
ens are rng when compared with those OF convert ny the
whole artillery force Of the country indefinitely into
antry Almost every State in the Union stands ready to
answer CALL however sudden, for regiments Of infantry
and ragoons many ct them fully equipped aud tho
roughly instructed but there Is State which could sup
ply that waut Of we'll Instructed artillery which must be
created by the system Of making infantry OF that
arm Though the hope that this important subject VIII
receive favorable consideration and action Is very feeble,
vet lot US cling 10 II.
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Our Sun Juan Correspondence.

UNITED STATES SliP Sr. LOUIS
SAN JUAN DE NICARAGUA Oct 20, 1907.
fhe Cyone Signalled for -anriety Board-Grdad
rraraiions for Catching archaeological Taking
Msy-7he Mosquito Protecsorate- Watching for Nails
from, Ne,c Torl,-Ndcal Deaths, Distortions and Dis.
charges rec Much Reduced Wacniag for Relief de-
The flagship Roanoke into the anchorage ycster-
day, and immediately eignacd TO us:-"Get ready for
sea-" Accordingly, made all the preparations ncccs
sary with unusual aacrty anticipating immediate de-
parurc, when the flag officer Informed need not sail
until the morning Not little anxiety prevailed to dis
destination, and It relieved by intelligence
from the flagship proceed to the mouth Of the Colorado
river, and there remain for several days.
What inunctions the flag officer has received
able present ascertn but certain it is that the last
mail has brought him Of movements of Of
Walkers nhbustering horde
The jamestown, having been recalled from Carthagcna,
has been stationed Off chirqu lagoon: to guard
Colorado branch Of the San Juan and the Sabine will
lay at anchor in this port In Short every has
been taken prevent the landing of Hbusters and is
evident that our policy towards Nicaragua will be carried
out TO the fullest extent.
Strange to relate that while formidable American ma
val force cruising in Central American waters her Bri-
fannie Majesty flag Is represented by only one vessel
the Valorous-gunboat.
show itself long, and to he hoped that then the
United States viii adopt firm stand, and settle
and forever this veAed question: OF the Mosquito proecto-
rate.
We have daily watched for the mail steamer
Keystone State, advertised to sail the 9Th
instant, for San Juan, but have by this
time arIved at the conclusion that The whole affair
most stupendous hurnbug The people Of Greytown
thoroughly Disguised with the abortve attempts latery
made to establish communication across the Ncaraguan
transit since the Washington business regard all other
concerns spasmodic humbugs
Tie health ofour ship is at present indifferent. Deaths,
desertons discharges &C. have reduced onr crew one
third aud Notwithstanding the digent attentions of our
surgeons formidable sick list daily cncumbers while
general spirit OF cnervaton prevails Our ship has done
service in the waters Of Nicaragua since she has
been ia commission than any other ship in the squadron;
and notwithstanding all the disadvantage have abored
under, appearance credit to the executive officer,
Iieuten ant Todd.
The Roanoke returns to Aspinwall forthwith
We anxiousy await the arrival OF some OF the relief
vessels Of the Home Squadron year in the midst of
Nicaraeuan rain squalls endemic evers and comparative
isolation is que enough for vessel in the service Of
the United States.
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TMRILLINti INCIDENT Onr renders will doubtless

TMRiLIIsG INCIDENT Onr readers Will doubtless
recol'ect reading thrilling incident, published by us
some time since, of an engineer, upon Western rail
road baying crawled down upon the catch Of the
engine and saving child, which was playing upon the
road from destruction, by throwing OF the track An
Incident ct precisely similar natnre and displaying as
much hercism occurred on the Pennsylvania railroad last
Friday the particulars OF which gather from the Ho
hday sburs ga StInGdrd:as tho freight trains
coming east rounded sharp curve, Barree Siding
station about twelve miles west of Huntingdon the eng
nefr saw small child sitting in the middle Of the ack
playing unconscious oits danger He instantly whistlcd
Gown brakes and reversed his engine bnt the weight OF
the train and the high speed at which was running rem
dered i impossible to stop before reaching the child
which must inevitably have been crustcd DEATH In
TINS emergency, when most would have stood pa
ray2ed with horror, the conductor of the train Daniel
McCoy With cleanliness Of nerve that has few parallels
ran 70 the 'front.' OF the engine, crawsJ down on the COW
catcher and holding hmself with hand leaned as far
forward rs possible and as he approached the child with
smccpiuf blow 81 the other threw il oil the track
II the work ol an instant aud required steady baud
ami cool head 10 accomplish it, but be equal to the
emergency. The train was immediately stopped and on
gong back the child was found lying at the foot OF small
"rankmeiit, some twenty thirty feet from the track
Of tho road, ace aui Kicking but somcwn, stunned and
bruised The ciiln belonged to farmer named Ncl re-
siding Immediately aoag the road
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Bullion Trade OF England.
[From the London Post, Oct. ~. !

The official returns of the imporatons and expectations
OF bullion and specie registered In the week ending 18th
October show that there has been imported into the United
knrdom from Belgium 267 or rod and 253400 oz FL.
w, ..-e, i,sss ~ Se.a 49,. oI sIfe., Nest
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SENTENCE CoyNUrEp. The President has com
rlled HE sentence OF Capt Holmes oe Jlins convicted
some tire since Of the murder of sailor upon the h IN
sea. and sentenced 10 nc hung IN the 25th inst.
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EDITOR OF tue LONDON NEWS
sR-"e continue to receive from English friends the
Italian cause contributions to the subscription opened by
Garibaldi for the purchase OF million of muskets for
Central Italy Amongst others, Lieutenant General Sir
Henry Bunbury, Bart X c. B. has forwarded to it the
sum of $50
Several of these contributors have urged me TO publish
list OF the English subscriptions inducement ia
| follow their example
But is my duty to protect my country's cause from
misconcepton. II publish these lists Imny be supposed
to do inviting the English subscribe and may be
again accused OF wanting self-rcspect.
thought, however, that without mourning their ndgna
ton might pray You to insert, you kind enough
10 do on the 18th instant my reply anonymous con
rbutor whose letter. expressing hope that his offer
and these Of other Engshmen would rejected on
account Of the veto of the london Times you had pub
lshed
In that reply stated
"Ahough the appeal Of Garibadi is addressed to the
Italians ony and although the annoyance TO which we
subjected by the Times for having simply requested
Lord Shaesbury to form committee TO receive contr
buttons offered through the journals by several English
men, for the purpose of sending Central italy
obges TO avoid the suspicion that VIC ask aid
from the English, st. would appear uncourteous and
ungraefu IN us 10 reject the persistent and spontaneous
offer Of our English friends"
But should this duty Of gratitude also stimulate us 70
render public the list and names Of the conrbutorsr
After mature reflection decided in the affirmative
whatever might be the malignant Interpretation of the
adversaries Of the Italian cause
beg you, therefore, 10 publish this letter the en-
closed list OF received to the present
men and to permit in future to forward from, tmr
G. i. AvEsANI
| Vernon place, Bloomsbury square, London W. c.
! Oct u.
/ Madam Frederic West 800; A. D. White, los. a con
slant reader Of the Daily Ne,cs s5 an Engshman siO
| L. Horncr, FL Is. w. r. Maeson, IS; Henry Lycu y.
Coiume FL is. Lieutenant General Sir Henry Bunbnry
Bart X G. b., $50; Charles james Fox Bunbury EsI
e.; Sir Charles Iyel, e.! Lady Lyel 81; Miss Hcrner
Is
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The letters received by from italy state that the stu
alton OF that country is excessively troubled at bottom
however tranquil the surface may appear III Parma
multuous and terrible manifestations feared should
the Dictator Farin wish TO iniict capital punishment on
the assassns of Colonel Anviti In the Legations the
authorities obliged to watch the mano,uvrcs Of
Mazzn and to observe the greatest precautions pre-
vent the army from being tainted with the revolutionary
clement To these difficulties may be added monetary
enbarrassmepts us well that from all parts the
nexation TO Sardinia the nomination Of Regent in the
person Of the Prince of Cargnan aud the occupation OF
tho cities of Central Italy by Sandman troops called
for by moderate liberal opinion which neither wishes for
restoration republic. The Commander, Minglet
President Of the Assembly Of Bologna has gone to Turin
to press on Piedmont in the OF the governments
Central Italy, to give effect to these expressions OF public
opinion; but King Victor Emanuel, before pcdging him.
self on this point desires to consult his ally the Emperor
Of the French and to come to understanding With him
as to the measures to be taken. Such appears the
object OF the journey Of General Daborida Paris The
General has already been tw received by the Emperor
but nothing has TRANSFERRED the result OF his PROPOSE
tons. II known, also that they have been indirectly
seconded by the reports which Marshal Valiant mas ad.
dressed TO his government upon the state Of the popua
tons of Central Italy. The Commander in Chief of the
French troops left in Italy expresses fears that ere long
sad scenes of disorder will be presented there he
concludes that if the Emperor wishes avoid this the
principal points must be provided with French garrsons.
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ADDITIONAL FROM EUROPE.

letter from Padua, in the Diiho OF Turin, gives
freh picture Of vcncta and Of the emgr alton which
goes on day and night notwithstanding active survc
lance OF the Austrian police This leads of the
persecution Of the families that remain behind
letter from Hamburg, Of the 18th OF October, says:
Great preparations are making in Brcsau for the meet
ing which 70 take place there tomorrow between the
emperor OF Russia and the Prince Regent Of Prussia aud
as is usual on such occasions though the great object at
present To confirm and consolidate friendly relations
there to be an abundant display OF all the poup ana
circumstance Of war" Crnck regiments and Others, in
which the Gar and tho Cesarcwch well the Prince
Regent hold honorary commissions, be- transplant
ed thither BY railway by forced marches that they
may bear their part the great military reviews that
to take place in honor OF the lustrons visi,er
Intelligence from Morocco to the commencement of
October states that the Emperor SidMoha ned had OBJ
tanned a decided advantage Muley Adder. Rhamon
son Of Solman the principal preender TO the throne
combat took place Fee, disastrously for the En-
perors opponent, who had left behind him many o. his
prisoners. His Majesty had been received with Ca
thusasm at Mequinez and the first measure he resolved
was to give up all the commercial monopoes Of the
Crown deciding that for the future should be
perfectly free.
Heavy rains had fallen in Portugal the 18th u and
the weather had been stormy from the southwest for
several days. causing considerable damage the coast
The MoniGr de Ia Flotte that in addition to
the Prussan government which is preparing exped
ton for China and JAPAN the King Of Denmark has re-
solved to send expedition of similar nature to the
China Seas, which will be posed Of the frgate Nor
denskod and the brig ornen These ships of war; which
are being fitted out at Copenhagen will is said sail pre-
vous to the frost setting in.
The Paris Constitutional publishes long article on the
works Of general utility which the peace will enable
France TO undertake. and among the specifies the new
railroad lines progress or in contemplation 1t
adverts with satisfaction to the rapidy with which such
works have been executed in France, after undue
delay at first points the fac, the extent of rail
way communication in that country now greater than
in Great Britain.
The Turkish government. has just announced its oton-
ton Of annuing that clause of Messrs. Newall Co
concession which gives them the exclusive privilege of
landing cable at Alexandria.
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hog LOsT.-A BLACK AND TAN DOG, IN FRANK
at Sal Pearl street
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REWARDS.

TARMEN.-REwARD- CARMAN WHO RE-
~ moved new rosewood Piano from Doughtys auctoa
store IS NASSAU street. Saturday, Nov. carmaa
who saw removed viii be rewarded by calling on r. Cor
don, FOG Broadway.
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THE E,lREryEN.

TIME ACTIVE, HOHoRARy MEMBERS AND FRIENDS
i Of Columbian Engine Company No. are reauesed =
meet At The engine hoase on sunday Nov 49, al oclock
Senator David Z. Frederick.
ROBERT ROGERS, Foreua..
j. X. ELLSWORTH, Secretary.
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nOG Ia0sT.-si6 REWARD-STRAYED, FROM THH
~ stsaie, corner Of Lax gon and Twenty third
street small bacs and tan Dog had rad leather
The above reward will given questions asked bv
leaving him At the stable OF Lexington avenue and
Twenty. third street.
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nOG L0ST.-S2 REWAR RID -STRAYED FROM NO 370
IL Greenwich street. November s. Black and Tan Slut
Had leather collar returning her 10 the above nurn
Der the above reward will be paid.
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NTARSE'S COUNTING ROOMS,
IM For practics and instruction In
BOOKKEEPING AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS
No 3fS Broadway, Appletou's Huldnp
Circulars with full particulars application.
MARSnS COMPLETE WORKS. new and beautiful eur
Iona, printed In coors, for sale. -
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III. The Winter Term OF the Rockland Female Tns,u,e "A
Nyack Hudson will Nov III ror adrisse.
or circulars containing full particulars address d. and G r.
Mansfield, Principals. N'S'
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pI:itSUN al.

L. r-.4 ----..
HARRY-DoN'T LEAVE TOWN TO-DAY. SEE yorr
IL TO-DAY time snd place you appoIo,c 70 sunday
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LOST AND FOUND.

(yAUTION.-A NOTE FOR Sss2 81. DATED NEW YORK
~ July 7. 1854 ak months, signed by Goddard 4srd
and endorsed without by In transmission MAG
New York 10 stolen Parties caution aganst
negotiating said ote, payment has been stopped
Nov. 0. 1850 WILDER co.