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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-04-21
Little Rock, April 14th, 1860.

HORRIBLE MEDIcINEs-ln the medical books of hundred years ago, we find somo curious and some disgusting articles set down as remedies. Among them are cob webs, toads, ants whole, ants eggs, the spawn of the frog, the human skull and mummy, snails, earth-worms, mIlipeds, the excrement of dogs, scorpions, vipcrs, etc. The confection of Damocrates (then in great vogue, consisted of forty seren ingredients, and the Theriac of Androma- chus, (another favorite of the doctors, of sirty-tour. These ancient abominations are equalled by some of our medicines in the present day, however Dr. Muhre, homeopathic, among other remedies, re- comments, for certain diseases, an infusion of lice, and catalogues 2S3 different symp- toms as produced thereby. Another ho- mGpathic medicine is the matter from glandered horses! o, ye gods what next? After this prescription of poison from the cobra di capello or dose of he'll broth after the Macbeth witch recipe would not surprise us.
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Cur Nominees.

"There is nothing new under the sun." :" The same things are said and done over alrl again, from the same motives and with the same results. The opposition and disor- ganizcrs are combining to defeat the de- mocratic ticket by underhand means. Self styled democrats; very new old liners, and know nothings are trying to render the county ticket unpopular by finding fault with the manner of the nomination. The nominees are admitted to be good men and true, but the prctendcd fault is that they were nominated by mass meeting. It IS contendcd that there should have been town ship meetings, but experience has shown that unless in times of great excitement, but few of the townships will hold meet ing8 and send up delegates. Had this been done these same croakcrs would have sworn that these township meetings were con trolled by a few persons; that the will of the people had not been expressed, with the same amount of grumbling now exhi- Nited
 Tho samo thing is done every two years. In a county like Pulaski, where the parties have been nearly equally balanced, the pc Hey of the opposition is to create dlssatls- faction in the democratic ranks. United, our party can win the day. A few traitors may throw the victory to our opponents. The Old Line Democrat, not content with snccring at the ticket, admits communica- tions in it's columns in which 1t is the ob feet of the writers to break down the nomi- nations. In this, it has shown itself the working ally of the know nothings.
 A few words will answer the points at tempted to be made by these quandam de- mocrats, disorganizers and know nothings Then is the democratic ticket fairly and fully nominated. The names on it are those of mon who are known and esteemed for their social and political worth. It IS strong ticket, and can be elected if tho party will do it's duty. If the old liners choose to support it, and share the victory with us, it is well; if they persist in attempting to bring it into unpopularity, we shall expect them, for consistency sake, to vote against 1t. But we firmly believe it can be elected over the combined force of opPosltloners and disorganizcrs, and the development of the intentions of the very few grumblers, not amounting to half a score in the coun- ty, who are known as democrats, will only make the democrats of Pulaski moro de- termined and unito them as a band of broth CTS. We now tell the democracy of Pu- laski county that we shall have to beat the combined know nothingS and tho disorgan- izers. The strength of the latter is incon- siderable, prabably dozen in all; but they will attempt to approach democrats as friends and SOW discord among us. Let us be united, determined, and if these fellows are not with us, let them go Their loss is our gain.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-04-21

TIE OLD LINER ON MAJoRITIEs.-W havo been asked to point out tho singular attitude of the Old Line Democrat with regard to maiorities. It does not say that minority should rule, but refuses to sub init to the will of the majority, unless 1t coincides with it's views. The fact IS, that q majority suits our neighbor very we'll if it agrees with him. Thus he exults over his working out sum by which he figures a majority of fvo for Hindman in the Dover convention, but insists that a two thirds vote is necessary to nominate those whom he opposes. Tho democratic rule is that the majority shall govern. In our national conventions 1t Is proper, because it protect. the South, and owing to other peculiar circumstances, that two-thirds rule should be adopted.
 Our neighbor says, that which IS right in Little Rock, is right Tn Charleston. Now, he insisted upon the two-thirds rule here. What is right at Little Rock will be right at Dover. If they insisted upon the two-thirds rule here as being right, will they insist upon it at Dover? What then Lscomes of this brilliant victory, sur passing Cesar, Bonaparte, and all that sort of thing?
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-04-21
JNo HARTMAN, Sec'y.

TIE PANoRAMA.-During the week, MT. w. Paul exhibited at the theatre hall, in this city series of paintings, giving a panoramic view of the adventures of Doctor Kane in the Artic regions, in search of Sir John Franklin. The views are spirited and natural, being made from drawings taken at the places they represent. The bay of New York by moonlight is very pleasing With the paintings the exhi- bitor shows the flag, rifle and an Esquimau dog, all of which were connected with the expedition.
 The exhibition is an interesting and meri- torious one. Fifty cents and an hour or two may be pleasantly and proftably spent in witnessing 1t.
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For the Arkansas True Democrat THEE COMING STEP.
BY W. J. D.

J. Listen, listen, fondly listen To the footstep coming near, Hasten, hasten, quickly hasten, Meet the step of some one dear. Now quicker, quicker, comes the step. Nearer, nearer, does it draw, Bright tears of joy the listner wept, Those the conner never saw. sLsten, listen, fondly listen, To that footstep going out, Hasten, hasten, quickly hasten, Watch now we'll his leaving route. Fondly, fondly, are they cherished, Footsteps.of that absent one, Though the sound may long have perishct In the mind they are not gone. Louisville, April, 1660
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TI% Why if IS the postmaster at Mem

EE- Why 1t is the postmaster at Mem phis continues to send mail matter for this place via Napoleon, instead of Madison, is mystery to us When the mail is for warded by railroad and stages, we get our exchanges four days sooner than when for wardod by Napoleon. We hope the post master at Memphis will have some com passion on our people, and do his duty better hereafter.
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AND FORTY OTHERs
a4g- The Rev. STEPHEN C,,,,s,r l.

GE- The Rev. STEPHEN CARLISLE is no more; on last Thursday night the pale mes senger, death, entered and called from our midst one that was much beloved by all that knew him. Mr. CARLISLE was Elder of the Methodist Episcopal Church South; he leaves wifo and several children to mourn his loss, while his place in the church and as a citizen cannot be filled. A large eoncourso of friends, together with his Ma sonic brethren attended his funeral services and wcpt around his newly made grave Seaycy Eagle, Apra II.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-04-21

GATERPILLARs.-For several years past, ,these pests of the orchard and shade trees have appeared throughout the State, mak- ing havoc with the fruit and other trees. They are most commonly to be found on the hickory trees. After stripping the tree they then spread to those adjacent, and sometimes dcsrtoy whole orchards. As tho time for their annual appearance is at hand, we give our readers q suggestion as to the best method of getting rid of them. Take gun, an old musket or fowling piece, and put in it small charge of pow der. A wad is unnecessary. Put the muzzlo of the gun as near as possible to the nest or bunch, and blaze away. An ounce or two of powder will clear tree. If any of our readers know of any better plan to get rid of these troublesome visitors, we would be glad to have them air their knowledge in our columns
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So sings tho Old Liner in regard t
For the True Democrat

In your last issue I notice a communca- tion from Philadelphia. l have lived 8 years in Philadelphia, and 1 years in the employ of a wholesale hardware merchant, (M. 0. Baker, one of the best of democrats in Pennsy yvania Martin & Smith arc personally known to me as democrats, but the firm of Baker & Wolfe, cannot be for gotten, as Mir. Abraham Baker is one of the soundest democrats in the Union; which l have often heard by his arguments in politics, even on banks and hard money.
 JACOBI.
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PATENTS FOR SWAMP LANDs.-There have been threo combinations of swamp land in the Clarksville district. List No. l was much the largest. All tho lands con taincd in the first list have been patented to the State. Patents for tho lands embraced in list No. ?, are daily expected to bo sent to the Governor.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-04-21

HURRAH FOR LITTLE RHopIE.-Sprague, the democratic candidate for Governor of Rhode Island, was elected by majority of l700 votes. The State senators and rep resentatives arc mostly democrats. We can say of Rhode Island what the man said of his wife; "She is little, but oh Lord! "
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E. c. BoUplNoT-The last number oi the Old Line Democrat stigmatlses thls gentleman as "a half-breed Indian ana sneers at his appointment on the executive committee. Mir. Boudinot's grandfather fought side by side with Gen. Jackson and was the intimate friend of the great Captain. Nor is Mir. B. a half or quarter breed.- He has, like Randolph and host of Virgi- nians, Indian blood in his velns-the blood of brave men, and is not ashamed of it.
 The old Line Democrat protesses to be conducted with courteous bearing and high bred dignity of which the slanderous allusien to Mir. B. Is sample. me aP- no;nment was made and the Old Line De mocrat appeared on Saturday following while Mir. Boudinot was yet Tn thls city, But this sheer is not published Tor more than ten days after, when Mr. D. IS at safe distance. It took the editor a long lime to find out who was chairman ot the eyecutive committee.
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For Int: Imp. Commissioner. LOUI GEORGE.

E<7- Mr. WILLIAM WooLFoRD is our travelling agent, and is now in the field getting subscribers and collecting for the True Democrat.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-04-21

~" Pat, arc you ashleep?" "Divil the ashleep."
 "Thin be after lindin mo a quarter?" "1'm ashleep, now, be jabers.''
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-04-21

Y WHITE RIVER PAcKET.-The Sam Hale and the Fortune ply regularly between Napoleon and Clarendon, leaving each of these points every other day, and connect ing, at White river, with the Little Rock stages, and at Napoleon with the mail lines up and down tho Mississippi river. The boats arc well officered, are neat, clean and comfortable. We send our respects to Capts. Cole and Price. See adv't. of Johnson and Peay, agents.
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Eg" Memphis quotations of cotton,

TIE RIVER, WEATHER, ETc.-Ihc Ar kansas river is very low. None but the very smallest boats are able to get up to this point At the time of going to pregs, Friday noon, 1t is raining merrlly. The clouds are broken and the rain comes in showers. On Thursday, we had some hail but not enough to do any material damage. We arc in hopes that tho rains have been more steady above, so as to give us rise in the river of few feet, to enable boats to carry up the accumulated freight to diff fercnt points on the river.
 Among the river items in the Memphis Enquirer of the 17th inst, we find the fol- lowing:
 "FRE ESGINE.-A neat little fire en- zine, intended for Little Rock, Arkansas, came down on the Glendale, from Cincin- natl Sunday evening. It will probably be rc-shippcd on the Red Wing, for its desti- nation to-day"
 Since writing the above we learn that heavy rains have fallen above, and rise in the river may be looked for
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-04-21

Gs- Mrs. Jones has opened fine assort- ment of goods, since her return, and is sell linz great barcains.
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 EFy- In an article in the last issue of the Old Line Democrat of this week, the editor, writing of the State convention, says: "That majority is responsible for all that was done, as we'll as for all that was left undone" In another article he says that Douglas platform, "but for the earnest and eloquent rcmonstrance of the contemptible minority would in all probability have been adopted by the con vcntion."
 In point of fact the Douglas element in the convention was too small to have any platform adopted, and the minority had more than its quota of Douglasites.
 But the reader will observe that after saying the majority is responsible for all that was loft undonc, he turns round an,l latly conuadicts himself by saying that something which was left undone, was, in all probability, the result of the earnest and eloquent rcmonstrancc of the minority.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-04-21

rv The Old Liner says Col. Rutherford occasionally edits this paper. That is a gross and gratutous assumption. Col. Rutherford never has written a line of edi
 torial for the True Democrat
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-04-21

Making for the last
 six months. .... .151 ,485 3l-lo0 acres
 r. T. CRUrCIFIELD,. Recci0er.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-04-21

gg The Old Liner wants to know by what authority Van Buren county was rep resented. We publish the following, and ask the editor if he can show as good au- thoritv and as faithful stewardship for anvof the counties for which he was proxy:
 Clinton, Ark, March 20, l6GO
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-04-21
R. s. YFRKEs. ESQ

Sir. In obedience to q resolution passed in con vcntion of Van Buren county, March 2Sth, lob0, you are hereby appointed as proxy to cast the vote of Van Buren county in the state convention to he held at Little Rock. on the 2d day of April, A. n Is6O. to nominate d candidate for Governor Further under said instructions given by said coun- ty convention you are hereby requested to cast the vote of Van Buren county for R. II. Johnson, and to use all honorable means to secure his nomina- ton. ~
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-04-21

Eg- The Japan Embassy, consisting of five high officers of State and iifty-two ser wants, arrived at San Francisco on the 21th ut. They were received in great style.- They leave for Washington on the 5th inst.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-04-21

There werc sold, at this office, during the three months, ending on the 3ist day of Dec, 1859 And for the first three
 months this yer, ending on the 3lst day of March, 1850
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 sE} His brilliant career in Congress has been seen and appreciated by his constituents and in spite of the calumny and abuse of the True Demo crat the sycophancy of the numerous little country papers, scattered through the district the power of the State and federal patronage, the influence of land officers, postmasters, mail agents, and hired attaches, he has won a victory greater than any ever achieved by a Caesar or Bouaparte, and well merits, as he fully receives, the spontaneous plau- dits ot free, intelligent and incorruptible constit uency.'
 So sings tho Old Liner in regard to Hindman. The following is in the same strain, but not quite so toploftical:
 CONGRESSIONAL RHEroRIc.-The Congressional Globe and the pamphlet reports of Congressional speeches often fail to do their authors justice melancholy instance of this want of fair dealing is recorded by the Washington correspondent of the Chicago Press, who has thus rescued from oblivion most eloquent burst of eloquence. The writer says:
 The Grecian orator of your State, (Mr. McCler- nand,) in his speech in reply to Judge Kellogg not his published speech, which he didn't make at all--said that Stephen A. Douglas was 'an eage,' and as he scared far above the heads of his enc mies Ais tait quoered ia Me air, ill proud defiance of them.''
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-04-21
Eg It is with pleasure we announce

Ez~ It is with pleasure wo announce Hon. s. E. Rosson as q candidate for re- election to the State Senate from Izard and Van Burcn. During the time Mr. Rosson served in the legislature, no district has had more faithful and reliable representa- tive. We do not think the people of his district could do better than return him to the Senate. His experience, clear iudg ment and untirinS industry makes him valuable member of that body.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-04-21

tlc iOellalc. Illo tA lcHCe, cicdI .iuuS ment and untirinS industry makes him valuable member of that body.
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 NEW ORLEANS COMMISSION IoUsE.- Every body, who has traded at Louisville, Ky, knows or has heard ofsA. l.. Shotwell of that city An enterprising, honorable man, he makes fast friends of all who deal with him. Mir. Shotwel has formed partnership with Messrs. Slaughter and Smith, and has opened a commission house at New Orleans.
 We checrfully recommend the firm to planters and others. See advertisement.
 
 EE' In Thursdays old Line Democrat, is letter from John Mccoy, of Newton county. It is no doubt the production of that eminent individual. lie rciterates his former falstSstatementa and attempts to back 1t with more falsehoods. These it is un- necessary to refute now. But this mans friends should take care of him. He says
  Johnson, and took dram. That is likely true; perhaps dozen of them, if anybody else paid for them. Then, he says he went to a certain other place whore he had private conversation which he made public. No such conversation was ever held, and if 1t had been, he should have suffered his tongue cut out before telling it. But he never remembered it, till he went home with ninetysix dollars of the peoples money in his pocket, and it was told on him. He sought revenge by retailing islander which he says he is the nother of His plea for sympathy will not do. He is weak brother and should have guardian appointed who would not suffer him to write letters for the papers wherein he betrays at once his malignity, and his poverty of intellect. Having honored John Mccoy with this parting notice, we leave him tp the stings of conscience, if he has any, and tell him go his way and lie no more.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-04-21

LAND OEE1CE AT LITTLE RocK, AEKrl ]
 April lIth, 1860.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-04-21
36th Congress, 1st Session---S. 172.

R. w. JOHNSON.
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pie. They have too long submitted to be control led and imposed upon by the spoilsinen and camp followers of the party Let US, therefore, be pa tient, and work faithfully in tie legitimate way, and Ieucccss will eventually follow.
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va wife chld and servant souher LouisA Armstrong.
Dofloa. Cfield Stafford. James Wall N Gonzales,
Nan,sssen Well smith, VIM shrimper, Delmone, Geo
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Mad Coesi Mr. Amodo and brother Sig Ia and lady.
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cioruses Of the Opera company 20 on the seerage.
CHARilsros-Stesmship Coumbis-S Benton and LADY Mrs
Surts Mrs Ripley. Mis- Oakley, Mrs Kinsel o TAYLOR q
LssrAve Thou as, Robert Thomas. Miss Jervs Miss
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and, and two Children fays Mr. ksssack BlAsde Par
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rdtIe I and son Abrahsms and lady ar,hs Harrs
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Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana will hold their State
elections to day The result Ohio not regarded with
any degree Of interest," account the certainty OF the
political complexion Of that State being black republican
indiana being little In doubt than Ohio the re-
turns viii be scrutinized with some anxiety. The great
centre OF attraction, alarm and excitement however, will
fa upon Pennsylvania the result In that State is
thought, will be indicative Of the OF the popular
feeling In the North on the Presidential question II the
Old Keystone decides to-day in favor Of resublicansm
BY majority sufficiently large TO render 1t certain
that her preferences for the irrepressble
conflict doctrines naugurated by Lincoln, and
spread out before the people the Northern and Western
States by Seward and his followers, II will settle the
question the minds Of many that the old rail splitter
OF Illinois will be the Of Mr. Buchanan But IL
should be borne in mind that in the event OF Pennsy
vAna going of TO the republicans in this election all the
operations and the most exertlons Of both
wings Of the democracy aided by the Bell and Everett
party will be carried and made In this State In order to
encompass If possible, the defeat Of repubicansm IT.
the other hand Pennsylvania should remain true to her
old time dsmocratc principles, the fight will be kept up
there until the going down OF the the 9Th o.
November, with q fair prospect Of success.
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CALEB 0. HALsTEo, ESQ or THE MANHATTAN BASK.
Caleb o Halsted, Esq, President OF the Manhattan
Bank, died In this city 90 Sunday evening Mr. Hasted
bAs been afflicted with dropsy, but rn, about year the
disease bad not attained that hold upon his system which
prevented him from attending to his accustomed duties
within week Mr.. Hasted had been confined 10 his
,use and compelled 10 rect In chair As the
bad progressed so far that 10 e bed was impossible
About half past ten O'Clock Sunday evening, while
seated Ia bis chair, conversbg with few friends he
suddenly fel back, and died without a struggle or
grosn Mr., Hssied was about seventy years Of age,
merchant 10 this city for twenty dive years aud President
OF the Manhattan Bank since 1916 He also Vice
OF the United States Trust Company, and has
held several similar OH es Of trust He member
OF the Rev Dr Potts church. and Of the trustees OF
that corporation He leaves married daughter and
several grandchildren.
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Fires In Massachusetts.

bOsfoS Oct. s, 1870.
The burning OF the Globe Locomotive Works on satur-
day night, in South Boston, wiz seriously delay the ma
chinery intended for the Hoosac tunnel.
The building In Chsrlestown occupied by the Pos. or
nce law offices, &c. took fire last night when az expo
sion Of camphene gunpowder badly injured four per.
sons bat none fatally The building saved though
the occupants were considerably damaged by Ore and
water