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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-11

MARRIED-At the brides father in Pike county, Ark, by Josiah Corbell, esq.,, on the 22d of December, 1859, HENRY LYNN to MARY E. SHARP.
 speak of this for I do know,
 The ground was covered with ice and snow The earth was froze well remember,
 The twenty second of December
 It came off between twelve and nine
 And supper come in due time;
 Pies and cakes eat so many,
 Together with the best of honey.
 The next was the infair day,
 l could not well stay away
 feasted upon the very best,
 eat so much could not rest.
 May they both in tender years,
 Serve their God without their fears
 Live out their days as they begun,
 And after death in glory run.
 On the 22d of December, 1S59 at the Baptist mission, Cherokee Nation, by Rev. T. B. Van Horne, RICHARD c. BYRD, of Little Rock, to Miss PAULINE D. JONES, daughter of Rev. Evan Jones. On the 18th of December, 1859, by w. J. Vance, esq, ROBERT FARRIsK to Miss NANCY JANE WILLIAMS, both of Conway county, Ark.
 In Union township, on the 9th inst, by Washington Lewis, esq.,, MT. JAsAN SowEL to Miss CATHARINE PEIL, all of this county.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-11
Benton, Saline County, Ark.,
 December 3Oth IS5O


 MEssRs. JOHNSON & YERKEs-As there IS great deal of speculation taking the rounds of the public press, concerning rich and fertile land, good water, pretty sites tor towns and institutes of learning; I beg leave to state to your numerous readers, through your valuable paper, what the cit. zens ot Benton and surrounding country are dolng. Benton IS beautiful inland town, situated twenty-five miles west of Little Rock, on the main road leading from Memphis, via Little Rock, to Shreveport. It Is situated on high and beautiful emi- hence, and as for water there is none better Tn the State. There is about two hundred and fifty inhabitants, four dry good stores, tour excellent tavcrns, four institutes of learning, one of which is under the imme- dlate control of Miss Atwater late of Per ry county, originally Connecticut, who has instituted a seminary of learning for young ladies; and, one under control of Mir. Bingham, who is an able teacher. Also the science of practical penmanship is being taught by Professor Hammond, late of Dol bears Commercial College, New Orleans. On Monday the 26th inst, I had an invi- tation to supper given by Miss Atwater, to her students. Accordingly at o'clock, P. m, the citizens assembled at the Court House, the place designated; the court room being crowded full even to overhowing. which goes to prove the interest and enthu- slasm that the citizens of old Saline are taking in getting up institutions of learn Ing Tn our midst-we bid God speed to them.
 All being silent and gazing on the long tables which stretched across the court room, then running across the other side forming an angle of square, and richly spread with the sweetest luxuries of life. In the centre of which there stood stately cedars, lowing their majestic heads with the sweetest of fruits, and in short every thlng that was pleasing to the eye and ap- petite, when Col. Jabey NJ. Smith, esq, was called to deliver an address, who rose with that dignity which is characteristic of ms profession Gas an attorney) and made a telling speech on the advantages of educa- ton, and showing forth the great disad- vantages of being destitute of it, by bring inS up the dark ages, as well as oligarchy and heptarchy, and comparing them with the liberties and privileges that the people of this glorious republic enjoy. In fine he acquitted himself with great honor and credit to the institution, and took his seat amld the shouts and applause of the vast aassemblage. Supper being announced by M; ,. Miller, the ladies surrounded the tables and partook of all the dainties of lite. After which the young ladies and gentlemen enjoyed themselves in a magnfi- cent play; and all went off merry as a mar riage bell
 1 would say to emigrants that intend stopping in our State, that they would do we'll before purchasing elsewhere to come and look at our fertile lands in old Saline. They need not be afraid of being overrun by old line democrats nor know nothings.
 M. J. H.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-11

FRoM WAsHNGToN-No Speaker yet As an evidence of the desire of the demo- crats to organise by the election of con- seryative man, the majority of them voted for southern oppositionist, Maynard of Tenn. The vote was, Sherman, 101; May hard, 65, scattering, F. Scott, of Cali fornia, was then taken up and received S3 votes, which was 13 less than was necessa- " to a choice. On the same ballott Sher- man got l02 votes.
 Morris of H., showed the extraordinary length of his ears in tirade which it would be hattery to call a speech. During de- bate some sharp words passed between -Ranch of N. C., and Grow of Pa. The result was a challenge, and an agreement to fight at Silver Springs, in Maryland, on Ne~ Years morning. Grow made no secret of it; in fact openly hired hack and managed to have Branch arrested and bound over to keep the peace.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-11
From Greene County.
Ganesville, Ark., Dec. 2S, 1859

GanesviUe, Ark., Dec 2S, 1859. EDITOR TRUE DEMOCRAT
 Dear Sir: Inasmuch as the Cairo and Fulton railroad company claim a title in fee simple, to the lands selected by them, under the grant of 1853, and hold an opin- ion from Judge Black, the attorney gener- al of the United States, as the main evi- dence in support of such title; it is there fore the wish, desire and request, of the citizens of this portion of the country, that the said opinion of Judge Black be pub lished 70 JuU. Unless that important doc ument is exposed to the light of day, so that it may be subjected to that true test of merit, fair and impartial criticism and examination; it will look as if something was rotten, or out of joint MT. Brayman promised gentleman from this county, who was in Little Rock, in November, that he would have the opinion published. The citizens of Greene county are more deeply interested in that matter, as regards landed interests, than any other county of the State. "Let there be light" "Shall man light candle and put it under a bushel.' J. B. w.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-11

Monltor, thus eXplalnS the lotatoe case:
 Corn vs. Tater.
 The Little Rock (Ark.) Democrat, of the 7th instant, has the following:
 "A late number of the LaGrange (Tenn.) Moni- tor has an article concerning sweet potatoes, and certain fourteen pounder, which was an Arkansas export
 And then gives lengthy article copied from the Monitor, where. n we bragged of the aforesaid Ar kansas export as being our raising, and con cludes by saying that naturally fell into an error as to where tine "tater'' came from, and thinks that if are made aware of our nrisfake we will " confess the con,'' or more properly speaking acknowledge the tater.'' For the information of the very obliging editor of the Democrat, we will give the facts of the case. Some three weeks ago. in looking over our exchanges our eyes glanced on the paragraphs in the New York paper, Wincbes- ter (Tenn Journal, and Greenville Democrat, in which the editors crowed over their diminutiye specimens of potatoes, and having one at home so far ahead of our contemporaries, thought it noth- ing but right to speak of ours. Jus about this time, in stepped our friend Mir. John J. Baugh, who brought the said "tater'' in, and on weighing it. came so near being as heavy and large tours at home y we took advantage of it, and hence the supposed .' error" on our part. The l" medium sized potato from Arkansas was from he planti- tion of Dr. J. A. Jordon, near South Bend, and fourteen pouIus. me one W, nave at home was produced from the soil of Tennessee, up- on the plantation of Col. D. R. Hunt, aId weighs, down weight, serenteen pounds fire ounce. When the editor of the Democrat finds out his mistake he will, no doubt, since we have made tn, amende reverse the thing by confessing the tatr !" aad acknowledging the corn.''
 The Monitor can beat us raisins pota- toes-on paper. When they cam, back with three pounds and five ounces better. we had notion of seeing that and going ten pounds and eleven ounces better vet: so as to make our tuber even twenty pounds. The Monitor can rake it dwn this deal, but as to Tennessee beating Ar kansas we deny the corn and steadily re- fuse to acknowledge the tater The truth is, Mir. Monitor, that::we raise them justas large as we please. Twelve or fourtee, pounds was found to be about as mnch a Dr. Jordan's little negroes could conve niently carry. If the grown hands hae gathered the crop, he would have had then fifty pounds at least.
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I. o. O. F.

The following officers of Saline Lodge, No. 9, located at Benton, Ark, were in- stalled by Geo. M. Holt, D. D. G. M, for the present term on the 4th January, viz: JAMES w. ADAMS, N. c.
 EMMT LEACH, V. G.
 A. c. HocKERsMITH, Sec'y.
 BRADFORD MoRRIs, Treas.
 THos. H. GLIDEwELL, w.
 P. G. GEO. NJ. HoLT, c.
 UR1AH A. ALLEN, J. G.
 WM. B. You've, 0. G.
 P. G. Rev. FINS LEACH, R. s. to N. G r. G. WM. A. CRAWFORD, l.. s. to N. G P. G. $. M. SwEETEN, R. $. to V. G. TAos. Fl. CRowsoS, l.. s. to V. G.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-11

REPORTED lNsURRECTIoN.-The telegraph reports a conflict between whites and ne- groes at Bolivar, in Polk county, Missouri. As this is in the southwestern corner of the State, and only sixty or seventy miles from the Arkansas line, it is so near home as to be more interesting to us. The ac- count of the affair is quite meagre. It is said that gang of negroes attacked few white men on the public square of the town, but the latter drove the negroes into the woods. Threats were made to burn the town but vigilant watch frustrated the efforts of the negroes, one of whom was killed and several arrested.
 This report is dated December 30, but St. Louis papers of the first of January are silent on the subject.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-11

AssAssTNAuoN.-On Monday night, about o'clock, at his residence about ten miles south of this city, MT. Franklin Kim Der was called to the door of his house but before he reached the gate was shot and instantly killed Mir, K. was about 9 years of age and universal favorite. His exemplary character had won for him the confidence and esteem of the whole commu- nity No trace of the assassin has been found The affair is enveloped in mystery Assassinations are so repugnant to the ssnanly character of our people that such a foul and cowardly murder has excited them to high degree
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-11

RIvER.-The river is sufficiently high for the navigation of low water craft. A glance at the list of arrivals and departures of,steamers, will show that the river trade is more than ordinarily brisk. The weather, for several days past, has been warm and cloudy.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-11

RAILROAD CONTEMPORARY notice that MT. Robertson, preside of the M. & L. R. railroad, and Mr. Turner, president of the L. R. & F. s. railroad, with a number of prominent gentlemen from the upper counties are in town, in attendance upon the call for the convention. As we go to press before any thing is done at the meet ing, we are unable to give any proceedings this week
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-11

CoLoNELcY IN 18TH REGIMENT.-Dr. Craven Peyton, ofthis city, has been nomi- mated and is candidate for Colonel of the 18th regiment. The Doctor was with our army in Mexico, has seen service and knows "all about war" Beside all this, he is, so the ladies say, fine looking, portly man and would make handsome as well as efficient officer. N1FXrnl
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-11

FROM BROWNSVILLE, TExAs.-Dates from Brownsville of the 20th ult., give an ac- count of a conflict with the brigand Corti- mas, in which he was defeated and forced to retreat The matter of getting his scalp Is only question of time with the Texans
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TREASURER s OFFICE, ] Q Rocg. A,.I. .Ian T 1S60

IlttI6 ItUCh, 1ITh., JaH. :, IOOU.Y <The distribution of the internal improve ment, seminary and saline funds has been made, and is now ready to be drawn by the different counties. County clerks will be advised of the amounts due their respective counties.
 JOHN QUINDLEY.
 Treasurer of Arkansos.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-11

E- s. s. Boone keeps always a fine assortment of boots and shoes, and sells them at satisfactory prices. We believe many of our planters now supply their plantations from his store, finding it cheaper to do so, than send off.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-11
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THEATRE.-To Tonight Mir. MULHoLLAND takes benefit at the theatre, and we an ticipate a crowded house. The plays to be presented are " Delicate Ground" "The Lottery Ticket" and "The Happy Man. |" Mir M is an actor of much merit, is always at his post, and does not make love off the stage The bill he presents is an excellent one, the plays not having been acted here before, and as our city is full of strangers, we may reasonably look for a crowded house. Mr. Mulholland is a modest, un- assuming gentleman, and deserves bum- per-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-11

Eg- We have received copy of the Randolph Herald of the 4th inst, contain ing the synopsis of the speech of Col. Hind man as written by 4Nr. Hindman. This was written by Hindman and given to the editor of the Herald to be published as editorial. The reasons MT. Martin gives for not adopting it are cogent ones, especially the eighth. We are so crowded this week with the message and communications, that we must defer 1t till next week.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-11

Ex- The news from Europe is to the ef- feet that tbe Hungarians are making hostile demonstrations against the Austrian gov ernment, and another revolution is probable.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-11

Es- See the card of the Illinois young ladies. We hope they will succeed in hay ing their wishes gratifed.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-11

ENORMOUS GROWTH OF TAPE WoRM.-A very remarkable fact in relation to the val ue ot an orgeat, or mucilage of squash seeds, Tn expelllng that really frightful and singu- lar organized worm, which takes posses slon ot the stomach and intestines, occur red few days since in the neighborhood of Boston A lady who had suffered exceed lngly from the presence of this parasite, gui- ded principally by the printed directions gwen by Richard Soule, Esq, of this city, who has been untiring in his humane efforts to make the remedy known, has good req son for believing that she finally triumph ed, and IS now free from further annoyance Tn that respect. Her husband stated to a physician on Wednesday, that at least one Mousand teet cf tapeworm hod been expelled by taking the new preparation. One hun dred feet have on several occasions been ex- pelled after taking dose. From an in spection of portions preserved in alcohol, it seems probable that worms of uncom- mon length, have existed in the intestinal tube at the same time. The annals of med lclne hardly present parallel in this or any other country.-BOston Irayeller.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-11
MONTICELLO, ARK. Oct. F, 1859

MEssRs JOHNSON & YERKEs- Gentlemen will please announce me as candidate for the office of States Attorney in the /econd judicial district the next general election
 Very respectfully,
 w F. SIFMONS
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-11

GS- We are authorized to announce DAVID w. CARROLL, of Jefferson county. as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney for the 2d judicial circuit, which is composed of the counties of Hot Spring, Dallas, Calhoun, Bradley, Ashley, Drew, Chicot, Desha, Arkansas and Jefferson. Election lst Mon day in August next.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-11

N-A new law in Connecticut makes it a felony to drive hired horse beyond the point bargained for. The fine is five dols lars and fifteen days Imprisonment.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-11
Late Items.

E- De Quincy2fhe opium eater and author is dead. No writer of his age had such a perfect command of language as the author of "Confessions of an opium eater.''
 Ex-Gov. Wise has made speech in favor of the Uuion and says that in ten years it will be stronger and more consol- dated than it ever has been
 Gov. Letcher entered upon his duties as Governor of Virginia, on the 2d day of January
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-11

s9y@ We are authorized to announce Hon. R. M GAINES, as a candidate for reelection to the State Senate from the counties of Ashley, Chicot and Drew, subject to democratic district conven- ton.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-11

iogton monument, in two months had but five dollars put in it. A nigger show or one-horse circrs would receipt for several hundred dollars in night. ' It is estimated that twenty tons of hu- man hair are annually worked up into wigs, bracelets and other matters.
 On one farm in Maryland, w. w. Ives raised last year one hundred thousand cab bages and sold them at fifty dollars thou sand wholesale and at retail for much more. The crop netted five thousand dollars.
 The Georgia legislature has passed bill abolishing capital punishment.
 Senator Hammond, of $. o., will retire from public life at the close of the present session of Congress.
 Brandy is now made from pawpaws and is pronounced to be a very drinkable liquor.
 Taxation in San Francisco is $2, 10 and in New York, $1 80 on the S1OO.
 Apples of the second crop have been gathered in Stockton, California.
 In the course of late important trial it was decided by the court that telegraph operators must disclose the messages sent over the wires. It is fixed rule of the company not to disclose messages, but the judge said this would not prevent the pro- duction of evidence in court.
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TOBACCO.
A CHANGE FOR SPECULATION.

A CHANGE FOR SPECULATION. NHALYBEATE SPRINGS. situated 3 | V miles from Hot Springs, containing one hun
 dred and sixty acres of land also so acres of first | rate farming land miles off. This we'll known
 and desirable watering place now offered for sale | or lease very low. The water is equal to any in
 the State in regard to medical properties, with very
 fine Bathing facilities. In fine, this place cannot
 be equalled for beauty health pleasure anywhere | Terms of sale-one third cash, the balance in
 one and two years, with 10 per cent interest from | date.
 l For particulars apply to s. H. Tucker or w. R. Vaughan, Little Rock or the subscribers. l Jon II, lS60 If ALLEN X VAUGHAN. l WANTED by two young ladies, situa- W tions either as governesses or teachers, | they would be willing to establish school for young ladies in some town where the citizens would | feel interested in sustaining such a school. The
 best references given. For further information ad 1 dress $. C., Box 5315, Aurora, Ill. Jan II, 1e60 3w*
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-11

"This letter must go as quick as it can
 To Hillsdale College, in Michigan, The State where in winter they almost freeze And spend the summer in catching fleas.'
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PUBLIC SALE OF SWAMP LANDS.
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PUBLIC SALE OF SWAMP LANDS.
 NOTICE TO PRE- E-EMPTORS
 DURSUANTt to instructions, I shall pro-
 IL ceed to offer at Public Sale, at the door of the State Land Office in the city of Little Rock on Monday, the 18th day of March, 1860, all those several tracts of land, heretofore confirmed to the State as SWAMP AND OVERLOOKED LAND, which have not yet been offered at public sale. All persons claiming the right of pre-empton to any of said lands are required to come forward before the day of sale, perfect their proof and pur chase the same with certificates of reclamation, cash, or scrip, the law may require. Pre-emptors by reclamation, who may fail to file proof and the Auditors certificate, before the day of sale, will
 Opes all ther @ rights se ef IRa e@95aR c the act cf Jdnudry l3th, 1857.
 Lands within six miles of any navigable stream will not be sold at less than seventy five cents an acre, and than six miles from any such stream, for not less than fifty cents an acre.
 B. F. OWEN, State Land Agent for the Little Rock Land District of Arkansas. Jefferson Independent copy two weeks. Jan. II , 1860. 3w
 NEW FOUNDRY AT LITTLE ROCK. ARKANSAS. THE Proprietors of the e@ A gently enlarged and added to theirazsza former facilities for doing any kind of work in their I line, by supplying their shop with fine Iron Lathe and Planer
 for finishing irons of any descriptions and efficient | workmen in the Moulding, Backsmithing, Pattern
 making, and Finishing departments, they would re-
 spectfully ask those wanting anything in ther me to | give them call, as they will make Castings or 'iie
 best quality of almost any description on snors | done promptly Patterns made when wanted, also iron turning and blaming done neatly and with despatcn @ ! Any kind of Machinery repaired or made' Gih Gear of the best quality on hand or mace to oruer Dog Irons, Flow Points, Gudgeons ana bohes, ana many other articles too numerous to menuol, aways favor on the undersigned, by giving them call before going East or North for their work. Sbop on Main street, near A. J. Wards carriage manufactorv. DRAKE & BYRD. Little Rock, Jan. II, lo6o. WHISKY. 1n BBLS Old Whisky on hand and for lU sale by FIELD X DOLBY. OAO YARDS best India Baggi,g; l.OfO l,2O7 lbs Rope; 9 Twine Just received and for sale cheapby Jan4 A. J. HUTT. TUST RECEIVED, 25 boxes BUCK O WHEAT.
 l5 bbls Apples. And for sale by Jan. 4th, '60. M. TANTI Coffee and Sugar. m SACKS prime Rio Coffee; lU barrels choice Sugar. Just received and for sale by - p-
 Jan II VIM
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HAMPTON, CALHOUN Co.,, ARK, Nov. :, '59.

Sirs: Please announce my name as candidate for the office of Prosecuting Attorney for the second judicial district in the State of Arkansas and obge yours, JAMES F. RITCHIE
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-11

PANAWAY from the subscriber A. le on the 2Qth ult., bay horse, years 633 old, about l5 hands high, litlewhite between the eyes, a snip on the nose, on the point of his right shoulder, short mane, lies on the left side mostly, and barefooted. Any information concern ing him will be thankfully received by
 MILLER EDWARDS,
 Marion, Union parish, La. Jan 2d, 1S60 14-3t
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Corn vs. Tater.

That spicy sheet, the La Change, (Tenn. Monitor, thus explains the potatoe case:
 Cnrn vs Tafer
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Persons calling for the above letters will please say they advertised.
 T. J. CHURCHILL, P. M.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-11
WHISKY

IA BBLS Old Whisky on hand and for IU sale bv FIELD DOLBY.
 To- IS60
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OAO YARDS best India Baggi,g; l.OfO POT lbs Rope;
 25 Irvine.
 Just received and for sale cheapby
 Jan4 A. J. HUTT.
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LUST RECEIVED, 25 boxes BUCK O WHEAT.
 l5 bbls. Apples. And for sale by Jan. 4th, '60. M. TANTL
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-02-02
The speakership.
NV YonK. Jan. 9

New 1oRK, Jan. %.
The Tribune's Washington CORES
pondent says Mr. Sherman has called Q
conference of his friends 10 meet at noon
to-day, and will withdraw if another
candidate can be elected.
Mr.. Pennington will probably be nom
mated. Mr. Smith will be dropped By
the Democrats and the Americans allow.
ed to select Democrat upon whom they
can unite. ffrti
The Times correspondent says the
proceedings in the House to-dsy demon.
stratsd the fact that Mr.. Sherrn an cannot
be elected. o. haFs '1
All the Democrats except Holman,
Davis, Of Indiana, and Allen Of Ohio,
voted for Smith. .a5 aHe
Many Of the Republicans would like
to vote for CorWin, others for Hickman,
but It is evident from thseanvsss Of opin-
ion tonight, that Pennington can reach
more men outside Of Shermsn's strength
than any other man, and the friends Of
Sherman WIN not object to. him IL the
majority Of the Republicans deelare for
him. Mr.. Adrian refused to vote for
Smith, Southern Wing, because be IN
derstoed him to be in favor Of protecting
Slavery in the Territories. but says be
win vote for Northern Wing like Gov.
Pennington, which be win probably have
an opportunity Of doing on Monday.