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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-07

ST. PAuLs DE hoASbo Oct. %, 1853.
The Yacht Wandcrc and Her Blca Cayo--7Arec HtasyeG
and Fifty Negroes Shipped-Ctossd BY I've Tincesses--
Orders to the Squadron, dc.
We have Just arrived, and learned that the wandcre
got oil the coast with $50 negroes She the schooner
We chased
We leave to-day for cruise up the coast. The Cum.
berand Is on the coast, Also Dale, Marion and Balm
bridge TO windward. All hands are we'll on board and
supremacy dsgustcd with this staton-a State prison OK
istencc. With prayer that orders may DO issued stop
the English outrages 10 boarding. close ts brief eptc
OUR roRro PRAYA CoRREsr oNpENCE.
PoRro PRArA, De- D, 1868
iSlavsrs Wdndcrer and Chudone FISH
The Cumberland has just completed long and arduoas
trip 10 The csast Of Africa After ths Meteor and attend
ant vessels sailed for England the cause Of stay
the sland Of MADEIRA ceased; sailed nns May
mornss for Santa Crus, Tcnerns, where arrived on
the 1oth Of Nay 1855. Thence sailed 10 Porto Gudc
our naval depot Aer remaining there few days 70 get
our dispatches and return mails, sailed for Porto
Praya, our store depot There completed arrange.
mcns Tor the long trip along the coast but owing TO Sc
vcrsl cAuscs-particuhry the rumorcd war with Eng.
andwe did not sail iii the 10th Of August for tho south
ern coast Of Africa Netting Of note occurred until we
arrived within forty miles Of land. Then we deserted
small ship during the night which bore evidence Of bong
a SLAYER She nsd, and VIC pursued her The chase be.
came very exciting continuing for several hours, with all
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-06-15

ANOTHER BATTLE AT NovI.-The next steamer from Europe, which will probably arrive to-day or tomorrow, is expected to bring the news of the first battle of the cam- paign, which will probably be fought at Novl. This place is memorable in history from the fact that, in 1793, the French, un- der General Joubert, suffered a terrible de- feat from the Russians and Austrians at that place, who were commanded by the cele- brated Marshal Suwarrow. The French were completely routed, and General Jou- bert was killed Their defeat cost them the loss of Italy. Novi is not very agreeable in "reminiscences for the French. Perhaps they may have better luck next time, and redeem their laures.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-06-15
Number 36.

Gs From the following it appears that the people of the north, not only furnish ana man the vessels for the slave trade to Cuba and elsewhere, but they engage in the Coolie trade which is far worse:
 TRANSPORTATION OF Coo1IEs-TRIAL IN BosToN.-The Boston Traveller says hear Ing has been commenced before referees in that city, Tn relation to disagreements be- tween the owners and freighters of the Coolie ship Waverly. The following is history of the origin of the trouble: "In September 1854, Mir. Thomas Curtis, for the owners, chartered the ship Waverly to James Tait & Co.,, of Annoy, China, to be employed in any voyage to any part of the world, for period not exceeding thirty months. In China, Tait & Co.,, made a contract with Robbinet & Co.,, by which Robbinet & Go. were to send the vessel to Callao with Coolies. At Annoy and Swa- too 45O Cooies were put on board and the vessel sailed. Five days out, Captain Wellman died, and the second mate was ill, and the chief mate French, having a great deal of difficulty with the Coolies, several of whom had committed suicide, determined to put into Manila. He did so, and at Manila was ordered into quarantine While lying at quarantine, nine miles below Manila, fight took place between the Coo lies and the officers and crew, when the lat ter drove the Coolies below and closed the matches on them. After confinement under matches about twelve hours, the hatches were taken off, and 1t was found that more than two hundred were dead The authorities at Manila seized the ship, and imprisoned the officers, and the voyage was broken up Robbinet & Co. sued Tait G Co. for dam ages for the loss of the voyage, the provis- ions, the advance to the Coolies, etc, al leging that it occurred by reason of the fault of the ship and officers, or of Tait & Go. This claim was compromised by Tait d Co., by the payment of SIT ,000, and the vessel released and sent on another voyage and eventually returned to the United States. Now Messrs. Thomas Curtis and otheK, owners, claim of Tait x Co.,, the charter money for the use of the ship Nbessrs. Tait & Co. claim to deduct the Sl7 ,OOO which they were obliged to pay Robbinet & Co. Tait & Co. allege that the loss of the voyage was owing to the incapacity and misconduct of the acting master, French, and to there being no second navigator on board, which compelled the ship to return, and claim that the owners are responsible for these facts.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-06-15

CURIOUS HIsToRIcAL FACT.-The Evans vile, Indiana, Journal is informed by Judge Law, that in searching among the archives oi Indiana, he has found some old docu- ments stating that soon after the acouisi- ton of Louisiana, the G overnor and Judges oi Indiana, who then composed the legisla- tive council, and were clothed with all the Legislative powers of the territory, were by a speclal act of Congress, authorized and directed to frame code of laws for the newly acquired territory of Louisiana; and Ill obedience to this anomalous act of Con- gress, the legislative council of the Terri tory of Indiana went to work and drew up, passed, and the Governor approved a code of laws for the large and distant territory of Louisiana, extending from the confines ot Minnesota to the Gulf, and m those laws were embraced one of the most stringent slave codes that has ever been enacted perhaps the very code, or the basls of the code now in force in Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana. A copy of these laws, adopted by the Judges and approved by William Henry Harrison, Governor of the Territory of Indiana, and dated in 1892 or 1903. will be furnished the State Historical Society
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-06-15
New Goods Lower than Ever.

"A POLLOCK Is now in the recei pt and AA' opening one of the largest and cheapest stock stock of spring and summer
 DRY GOODS.
 FANCY GOODS,
 BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS to be found in h'tte Rock. Mystock of dry goods consists in p'rt of Plain and Fancy Silk, Plain and Fancy Beralge, Brilliants, Lawns, DeLains, French, English and American Prints, etc., etc.
 Embroideries oi the latest and finest styles, cheap Silk and Lace MANTlLLAS, HOOP SKIRTS; together with large stock of Trimmings, etc., etc. DOUBLE SKIRTS.
 ROBE AND SIDE STRIPE
 DRESS PATTERNS; Hosiery, Kid Gloves, Silk and Mohair Mitts, and DIX and Cotton Fringe ill large variety.
 My stock of Ready Made Clothing is the largest and cheapest in this place, and consists ill part ot black, brown, blue and fancy cut cloth coats itallan cloth, iinen marsales, duck coats etc. full sults of fancy cashimere pants of fine black fancy cut doeskin cashimere marsees linen Italian cloth ana good stock of common working pants; vests oI all kinds, boys clothing, and a large stock of HhHe Lanen Coats Pants and VeSts LADIES CATERS, SHOES AND SLIPPERS. gents and boys fine shoes, boots gaiters and bro gan shoes, very cheap.
 ALSO general stock of hardware. guns cuttlery quhensWare saddery, groceries, tobacco segears imported and Domestic Liquorr, all of (which Will De sold at the very lowest cash prices Call and examine them all. No trouble to show goods. April 27, 1859. A. POLLOCK
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-06-15
Removal. N EW STORE & wHARFBOAT.
RHPLEY, HANGER 4 CO.,
 LNanea. [o,a1L.,ae. .44IA Da.L .L

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 ME undersigned would inform their Il friends that they have lately removed to their new and commodious store and warehouse on the opposite side of the landing, and next door to the Franklin House, for the purpose of transacting general Mercantile, Commission and For warolhg business and Steam boat Agency as heretofore, under the name and style of the old nrm Of Rapley, Hanger & Co.,, where they in- tend Keeping on hand well selected stock of goods sul.ed to the wants and demand of this trade.
 ALSO, will do general Storage and wharf-boat business upon their Wharf-boat Virginia neAe' where we will have greatly increased facili- ues ior conducting Commission and Forwarding oushess, cheaper than ever from the fact that all expenses Tor drayage and extra handling of freghts VIII be saved to the owners of the goods Tender Ing our thanks to our customers and friends for past tavors, we would solicit their patronage to the new house. Owners and shippers of merchandise and produce may rely the best attention to their in terests, and rigid adherence to their wishes and instructions, consignments of Flour, Bacon, Corn and country produce generally, or any thing else that will bring money in this market solicited Sales and remittances made promptly.
 CHARLES RAPLEY.
 PETER HANGER.
 $. H. NIEMAN.
 Little Rock, June Sth. 1859.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-06-15
OFFICE OF THE c. X F. R. R. CoMrANy.)
 Little Rock, Ark., May 1, 1859.

X I a meeting of the board of directors N of the Cairo and Fulton Railroad Company. this day held at their office, in the city of Little Rock, the following resolutions were adopted: W HEREAs, At meeting of the stockholders of the Cairo and Fulton Railroad Company. held on the first Monday in May, 1859, resolution was unanimously adopted, requesting the board of di- reetorS to make such calls on the stockholders as wiil be sufficient to pay off the debts due by this Company, for grading and other expenses. There fore
 ResoIoed, That call of ten per cent. be made upon the stockholders of this Company. to be paid at the office of this Company, in the city of Little Rock, by the 10th day of July, 1859
 In Compliance with the above resolution. the stockholders ol the Cairo and Fulton Railroad Com are hereby notified pay the said call often per "ni a- above specified, or to the authorized agent tue c1mpany.
 By order of the board of directors.
 F. A. STARING, Sec'v.
 N'r II, lo59. 6w c. q r. R. R. Co.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-06-15

Es We can get along without gov ernment pap, and have concluded to wait until after 1860, before we seek for treasury patronage. .''-Memphis Enquirer.
 Here the motives of the opposition lea ders in the present movement is fully re- vealed. Their subserviency to black re- pubicanism is to be rewarded by govern ment pap and treasury patronage" when their efforts shall have helped to place the abolitionists in power. They are serving hard task masters, and are performing much dirty work A pittance of the public plunder is all they ask in return. They have sold their birthright as southern men, for mess of black republican pottage.- NoskniNe UniOn.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-06-15


 MORAL SUAsIoN ON A RAM.-When a friend of ours, whom we call Agricola. was a boy, he lived on a farm in Berkshire coun- try, the owner ofwhich was troubled by dog Wolf. The cur killed his sheep, knowing, perhaps that he was conscentiouslv opposed to capital punishment, and he could devise no plan to prevent it. 'I can break him of it," said Agricola," if you will give me leave" Thou art permitted" :" said the hon. est farmer; and we will let Agricola tell the story in his own words "There was ram
 on the farm," said Agricola "as notorious for putting as Wolf was for sheep-stealing, and who stood in as much need of moral suasion as the dog. shut Wolf up in the barn with this old fellow, and the conse- qucnce was that the dog never looked a sheep in the face again. The ram broke
 every bone in his body, literally Wonder fully uplifted was the ram aforesaid, by his exploit: his insolence became intolerable; he was sure to pitch into whomsoever went nigh him. 1'll fix him. said I, and so did. l rigged an iron crowbar out of a hole in the barn, point foremost, and hung an old hat on the end of it. You can't always tell when you see hat, whether there is a head in 1t or not; how then should q ram? Aries made at 1t full butt and being good markSman from long practice, the bar broke in between his horns, and came out under his tail This little admonition effectuallv cured him of butting.''
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-06-15
Ladies Shoe Store

ADlES every where in SA 1 want of Shoes or Boots are re- IA specttully inrited to call at the La sss-sss->- Ges Bo'f and Shoe Nanufactory," on Main street, nearly opposite the Theatre buildings where Ladies and Chidrens' boots and shoes are made to order o1 almost every style and quality. All shoes sold at our factory are warranted to fit well and to be of best of workmanship and material
 We are in receipt of a large stock of fine feathers and will endeavor to keep full supply of ready made boots and shoes to suit ourcustomers
 JOHN RIGLER X BROS. April 27. 1859 Iv
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-06-15
OFFICE OF THE C. X F. R. CoMpAxYJ LtttLe R0ck. drE.. May ]. lh54


 A I regular meeting of the board of di- \ rectors ot the Cairo and Fulton Railroad Com pany, held at their office in the city of Little Rock this day. the lollowing resolutions were unanimously adopted, viz:
 ReSotred, That this Company accept the provi sions contained in the first section ol an act of the General Assembly entitled ''an act concerning the Cairo and Fulton railroad and its two branches. > approved lst February, 1859.
 Resolocd turtter, That this Company do not ac- cep the provisions contained in the Mird section of sad 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 bv the State to the Company requiring il to use and apply them, or the proceeds ars ng thererom to the best advantage in the construction of the road as well as injurious to the true policy oi the Company, do reject the same.
 Resoloed further, That copy of this resolution be published for three months in each of the news papers published ill Little Rock.
 By order of the board of directors.
 F. A. STARING, Scc'y, May II, 1859. 3m C. dr F. R. R Co.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-06-15
Surrounding Them.

We take the following incident from Emory's Report of the United States and Mexican boundary survey, just published Those who served in the Mexican war will remember to have seen specimens of the reckless fillibuster described below:
 Some idea of the reckless character of the persons then infestng that frontier may be formed from the following circumstance. the truth of which is vouched for by seve- ral respectable eye-witnesses. My own camp was but short distance from the place where the scene occurred.
 Ohe lhlld summers evening several gen. tlemen, among them retired officer of the fillibustoros, were enjoying the delicious twilight o1 that climate on the bank of the nver opposite point where was usually posted a picket-guard, detached from a Mexican military station four miles distant Inc guard oi ten men were seen to approach the Jacal, dlsmount, tie their horses, and stretch themselves on their blankets, some to sleep, others to smoke, but none particu- larly to watch.
 The conversation ofthe frst-named party was rather of jacose character. directed at the expense of the young American fili- buster who had joined in the Caravaial re- volution, which had inst been ended with such signal advantage to the regular Mexi- can troops. A little nettled, probably. at what had passed, he offered a wager of one hundred dollars that he would cross in 2 boat and take the guard, single handed. Ills wager not being accepted, he offered to bet drinks for the party" Some per son, not dreaming he was in earnest, indis- creetly took the bet.
 The absence of the fillibuster was scarcely noticed, and the conversation about other subjects had continued for nearly an hour when 1t was interrupted by the sharp re- ports of a revolver, and yell which rever- berated from shore to shore, giving the i'm presslon of many voices; these were quickly followed by the rolling fire of a platoon of muskctrv, and then all was silent "Could that he S-?'' asked one. "Impossi. ble! was the reply. "It would be just like him." said third Shortly after a boat containing two or three men was seen to dart across the rapid current from the shadow of the high bluff on the American slde As it approached the opposite side it's occupants, not wishing to violate the usages of the guard, called out in Spanish they were friends, going over to see what was the matter. " Nmter2 HeHt" an swered a voice in English ''Come and hell me to drive these mustangs in the river They found the guard dispersed, and TT with one arm shattered by musket-b ball with the other he was trying to lead all tn, ten horses to the riycr-shore.'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-06-15
JOB WOR K.

Our facilities for doing all descriptions of Job Work can not be surpassed by any printing estab- lshment in the country.
 We have procured, at a cost of over sixteen hun dred dollars, of Isaac Adams mammoth print ing machines which enables us to do work, and es- pecialy pamphlet and book work in superior style and at very low prices.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-06-15
Administrators Notice.

TNHE undersigned adm'r. of the estate of Il James Roy, dec, hereby gives notice, that the said James Roy, dec, came to his death on the 18th day of December, 1855 in the county of Ma ron, State of Arkansas Deceased was man of about 40 years of age, fair compleAon of low stat efe' ee' rather an impeachment in his speech, is of ocotch descent. The appraised value of his estate IS about sixteen hundred dollars
 ,, J. A. HICKS, Adm'r
 May 10, le59. Ct Cost of adv S4
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-06-15


 NAVIGATING THE AlR-The startling ad- vances in the various departments of scien- tific investigation within recent years, seem somewhat to prepare us for still more start ling achievements. The mind becomes ad- dled in seriously Y contemplating the results of the past, sssand yet still higher aims and boder efforts are made and put forward to eclipse the wonders already accomplished. We have grown cautious in expressing a doubt as to the result of the most seeming improbable efforts that may attract the at tention ofthe public Many of the derided inventions or suggestions of few years past have been conducted onward to completion.
 The latest and boldest explorer into the mazes of difficult achievements, is Prof. Steiner, of Ohio The Nenia News an- nounces that he is about to make practical application of the results of his experience, III travelling through the air; and he pro- poses to construct a balloon, or air-ship, in which he can cross the Atlantic in sixty hours. The bottom of the ship is to be of thin sheet copper, three hundred feet long and eighty feet in diameter at the centre, amt tapering towards each extremitv.- " Beneath this balloon is to be suspended, by wire cables, platform of the same coni- cal shape with the balloon itsef-and on the central part of this platform is to be placed the machinery and the cabin for pas sengers. The surface measure of the air ship will be one hundred and fifty-one thou sand, four hundred and twenty-five square feet. and its total weight thirty and a half tons. twill contain two million eight hundred and ninety-four thousand, four hundred and sixty cubic feet of gas, which will support in the air weight of eighty six and q half tons The platform, cabin, machinery, etc, are estimated at eighteen tons, leaving power enough to elevate twen- ty-one tons of passengers, freight and bal last. '--AuguSta { Go) ConSttutionolia.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-06-15

My lad said schoolmaster, what Is a member of the legislature?'
 The lad replied, A member of the legis- tature Is common substantive, agreeing with self interest, and IS governed by four dollars per ~day-with per dsem duylag re- cecss. understood "-Ndd:son Journal
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-06-15
White Sulphur Springs Hotel.

'hlS establishment is now open for frs;- f';;;- Il the accommodation of visitors The MI. location IS one of the heathiest points in the south and the water is unsurpassed. The locality is high and pleasant, with excellent schools, both male and female. The distance from Pine Bluff is seven miles, over good road A No. l. omnibus will run to and from Pine Bluff every day during the watering season, and passengers will be accommo- dated on the most reasonable terms
 June l, 1859. 3m
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-06-15

PAYING THE PENALTY OF HIS. OWN LA zINEss.-A man named Alexander Collins was choaked to death while eating piece of beef, in Albany, recently, leaving wife and seven children to mourn his constitu- tional incapacity for chewing his victuals. Poor qcomaa.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-06-15

WIFE WmPPERs.-Judge Johnson, of the Police Court, in Louisville, must be a bachelor and marrying man at that,-see how he curries favor with the softer sex, in a decision he rendered the other day:
 "A man has no right to whip his wife, but should be severely punished if he were guilty ofsuch an outrage. But the women, on the contrary, had a right to whip their husbands whenever they pleased. It was prerogative belonging to them peculiarly and lnallenable He was only surprised it was no exercised to greater extent"
 To the latter augmentation we most decidedly demur. Only on one account will we submit: If the wife thinks she can, why, then, let her pitch in!"-Mmphts Ledqer.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-06-15
TO ADVERTISERS.

To persons desiring to advertise, the True Demo- crat certainly presents stronger inducements than any other paper in the State. It has by far the largest subscription lis-is generally read in every county. With list of over six thousand regular subscribers, it is read by not less than ten or twelve thousand persons every week. The True Democrat, therefore, presents to the public the best medium for interchangeable most remu- neratiye.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-06-15
H E N KY LA CORT

pEGS leave to inform his friends and AO the public generally that he has on hand very choice assortment of stationery.
 Having laid in very large stock of the same under the erroneous expectation of receiving part of the patronage of the last General Assembly, he Is determined to sell all his stationery at reduced prices for cash, city accepances. to get room for the storing of very superior selection of Books, Music, Musical Instruments, Fancy Articles, etc, cic., too numerous to m,ntion.
 He keeps, also, on hand large assortment of Wall Paper and Gilt Moulding, of al sizes.
 Book Binding in all its different branches attend ed to with neatness and dispatch.
 Don't forget his old stand. the fist house west or > H. Fuckers, on Markham treet, Little Rock, Ark. May 25 1859
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-06-15
Servants for Sale.

FANNY, mulatto woman, aged about 2 \ 5S years, fine cook, washer, ironer and x-A seafnstfess; Ill every respect most valuable M servant.
 MAKf' negro woman, aged about 4o years, fine washer and ironer, pretty good cock. and very handy house servant
 These servants will notbe sold to remain in Little Rock.
 For terms, apply to Luke E. Barber, Little Rock who is empowered to make title
 May llth, 1859. 6w
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-06-15
PUBLIC SAT,E

WILL be sold at public sale, on the zh of Richard QHe+enbnry. on Big Mulberry, .S about 2) miles from Van Buren, and about l5 from Ozark, five negroes, young, good anu likely, ot the following names and description, viz LUCY, aged about 35 years old NAPOLEON, child of Luch, aged f. AMANDA, aged about i2 years old, NOAH, aged 10 AARON, agel l9 The title to the above is in indisputable and will be sold for the purpose of dividing an estate. At the same time and place will be offered for sale, d lot Of cattle, sheep, mules, and oxen, etc., etc. Terms-nade known on day of sale Sale to commence al 10 o'clock, A. NJ
 J. T. QUAIL,
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