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Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-09
ALFALFA.
GARDEN SEEDS.

WE HAVE just received across the Isthmus a
w full assortment Of GARDEN SEEDS of The
growth OF 1899, put up expressly for us by ]. M.
Thurburn Co., of New York.
decS-Sm2p j. Ill. WRIGHT e. co.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-09

U. S. REsrAURANT.-This old established
Restaurant (formerly Pink's) is now in the
hands of Messrs. Weiss & Armer, and under
their auspices, loses none of its popularity
These gentlemen are dcservedly popular and
none know better than they how to please
Their advertisement is in another column
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-09
POSTPONEMENT.

~ account OF the Theater being occupied by other
~ parties, the GIFT EN- TERTAINME is unavoid-
ably postponed until
Monday Evening March 18th, 1860,
When 1t will most positively take place. the Theater
being secured on that evening for the occasion.
ml5'h CLIFFORD LUTHER.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-09

The taxes on property in the county of
San joaquin, as levied this year, amounts to
81 Y on each $780, and this includes the
State tax Of 60 cents on each 800.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-09

A FiNE REsIDENcE.-Mr. Bolinger's new
residence on Cortez Square is rapidly pro-
crossing. The house and yard will present,
when done, very attractive appearance
There is much good taste and elegance in the
design of the building and its surroundings.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-09

Mss HARRT GORDON, actress and vocalist,
made her first appearance at the Metropolis
tan Iheater, Sacramento, Wednesday even
ing. She is highly spoken of by the press
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-09

NIcK.-EveryLody knows Nick, mot old
Nick but young Nick) The first time we
have met him since his return from the At
lantie States, was yesterday He related to
us all of his strange adventures abroad He
narrowly escaped being elected Speaker of
the House Of Representatives, saw the scaf-
fold which John Brown made "as glorious as
thecross." heard Henry Ward Beecher preach
to ten thousand pew rtans at one time was
present when Mr.. Hickman denounced the
Virginians of Harper's Ferry as lot of peo-
pie who could be frightened out of their wits
"by seventeen men, apd a cow"-that remark
riled him, (for he likes his old r.other, Vir-
ginia.) but he wasn't in reach of Hickman
had good time with Doestcks, beat Horace
Greeley in fair and square argument on the
question of Abolitonsm, "ived in clover
during his stay in Washington and other big
cities basked in the smiles Of lovely women,
and returned to California with the opinion
that this was great and galorious country.
Nick's description Of Judge Haun, as he sat
back in his cushioned seat, with his marble
desk before him, and his legs crossed in true
Senatorial style, was feature of his narra-
tion which we could not hope to do justice to
upon paper Well, we are glad to see Nick
back again, and hope he may long live to
make his friends laugh and enjoy themselves.
Or the 18th ult, the anniversary of Frank
Inns birth day, a colossal statue of the phi,
losopher was erected in Philadelphia in front
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-09
SELECT SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

TUNHE undersigned, who formerly kept SELECT
IL SCHOOL FOR BOYS in this city, will resume the
business of Teaching next MONDAY MORNING,
March 9th.
The object of this School will be formerly, to
prepare boys for practical business life room has
been fitted up in the residence of the Principal suita
BILE fol shool purposes, and Parents at distance who
may wish to send their Sons to the oy to attend the
School, are assured, that the location Of the School,
being short distance from the city, will be to their
advantage.
No pains will be spared to promote both the mental
and moral culture of every Boy that may atte nd this
School.
The Summer Session will consist of 20 weeks.
BOARDING;
In the family Of the Principal. per week
Iullloli % perIOnh
Washing, ............. 80 per Dozen
g. Il. BAKER, Principal
Marysvile, March 1st 1860. milf
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-09

Or the 18th ult, the anniversary of Frank.
Inns birth day, colossal statue of the PHI
losopher was erected in Philadelphia, in front
Of the market which bears his name. The
statue is cut from Pictou marble, weighs
about six tons and is much admired for de-
sign and execution.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-05
Democratic Meeting in Madinson County

In pursuance of general notice ot sever al weeks large and enthusiastic meeting of the Democracy of Madison county assembled at the Court House in Hunts vile, on Monday the 9th day of April, A. D. 1860, it being the first day of the circuit court for said county, were had the following proceedings, to-wit.
 On motion of C. s. Fritz, Rev. Ebe- nezer Brown was called to the chair, and on motion of ohn McCracken, J. R. Berry was appointed Secretary.
 Thereupon the Chairman explaind the object of the meeting to be, to determine the choice of Madison county for Represen- tative in Congress, and to appoint dele- gates to the Dover Convention, to be held on the second Monday in May next, and for the purpose of obtaining full and fair expression of the choice of the meeting.
 The Chairman suggested that those in favor of A. M. Wilson for Congress, form in line on the south side of the square, and those in favor of T. c. Hind- man, on the north side of the square. Thereupon more than two hundred of the voters formed promptly on the south side of the square, for Wilson, and those in favor of lIindman after having formed in a line, numbering some twenty or thirty, seeing that they were greatly in the minor ity, dispersed and refused to be counted.
 Thereupon the convention reassembled in the Court House and adopted the follow ing resolutions, which were introduced by Jesse w. Alderson:
 Resolved, That we the democracy of Madison county in convention assembled having undimin- ished confidence in the democracy and integrity of Col. A. M. Wilson, do declare him the choice ofsaid county, for representative Tn Congress, rom thls the first Congressional district.
 Resolved, That the Chairman appoint eight Delegates to attend the convention to be held at Dover, the second Monday in May next, and they are hereby instructed to cast the vote of Madl son county in said convention for Col. A. M. Wilson, and in the event said delegates fail to attend then the President of said convention is hereby author zed and instructed to cast the of said county for A. VI. Wilson.
 Whereupon the chairman appointed the following persons delegates in accordance with the second resolution, to-wit:
 Thomas D. Berry, J. J. Payne, T. J. Jack, T. s. Brown, Durry Phillips, G w. Sanders, J. J. Craig, and John Me Cracken.
 It was moved and adopted that the proceedings of this meeting be published it the Bentonville Democrat, Arkansas True Democrat, and other democratic papers in the State.
 On motion of C. $. Fritz, the meeting adjourned.
 EBENEZER BROWN, CA'n J. R. BERRY, Sec.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-05

< CONSISTENCY. The disorganizers, in trying to fix up their schemes to bring out an independent candidate for Governor admit that Col. Johnson is a sound demo- crat, faithful and competent, but have a great deal to say of the means or manner of his nomination. They do not complain of the thing done, but of the manner in which 1t was done One of these pre- tended objections is that the president of the convention cast the vote of Lawrence county for Mr. Johnson on the second bal lot. Lawrence county instructed for Mir. Flournoy, who said in convention that he was not candidate. After casting the vote of the county for him on the first bal lot. and on his withdrawal, the president had a right to cast the vote for any other democrat. Sevier county instructed for Judge Watkins. Mir. Peek was proxy for that county, and cast the vote on the first ballot for Watkins. Now, according to the rule he applied to Col. Rutherford, as proxy for Greene county as Judge Wat kins' name was not withdrawn, it was his duty to have voted for him clear through. Did he cast the vote of Sevier county for Judge Watkins on the second ballot? Oh, no. Of course he will defend that act. It is your bull and my OK, in that case. This serves to illustrate the stuff put forth to attempt to break down the action of a democratic convention by men who pre- tend to be democrats in the party in order to break it down and destroy it.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-05
Poinsett Democratic Meeting

Pursuant to appointment, the demo cracy of Poinsett county met in the court house, in the town of Harrisburg, on the 9th day of April A. D. 1860.
 On motion of Col David c. Cross, Mai. Alexander Wynn was called to the chair, and w. c. Maloney, esq, was appointed secretary.
 The chairman, in few remarks, stated the object of the meeting, and on motion of R. H. Baird, esq, that the convention go into mass meeting, and that the citi- zens of Poinsett and that portion of Craig head county that was stricken from Poin- sett, be allowed to participate in the delibe- rations of this convention, which was car ried.
 mittec of eleven be appointed to draft reso- lutions expressive ofthis meeting-siX from Poinsett and five from Craighead; where upon, the chairman appointed the following gentlemen: Col. R. H. Baird, Col. D. O. Cross, w. C. Malone, esq, Ben. Harris, esq, w. G. Reeves, esq, and w. Il Smith of Pinsett and Dr. Watkins, Jesse Thorn, w. H. Hood, MT. Pearce, and af ter retiring for short time returned ano presented the following:
 Resolped, That we have full confidence in thu ability and sterling democracy of Richard H. John son for Governor, and fully indorse the acton the State convention, at Little Rock. ResoIped. That we, having full confidence in thu ability of Thomas C. Hindman our present repre- sentative in Congress, and hereby fully lndorse th course taken by him in Congress.
 Resolred, That the Hon. Thomas c. Hndman our first and William K. Patterson our secon' choice for Congress, and we hereby instruct ou delegates at the Dover convention to cast the vot of Poinsett accordingly.
 And on motion, was unanimously adopt
 On motion of Col. R. H. Baird, that committee of seven be appointed by tn chairman of this meeting, to attend tn Dover convention to express the wishes O this convention; whereupon, the following were appointed J. c. Brookfeld, Rev Eli Hindman, of Poinsett, and R. Ranson J. M. Grant and Wm. Pryear, of Craig head, and on motion the chairman of thl convention added to the list.
 On motion of c. w. Reeves, esq. tha the Little Rock, Helena and Madison pa pers be requested to publish the proceeding of this convention, which was unanimousl carried, and on motion, the meeting ad iourned,
 ALEXANDER WYNN, Ch'm.
 WILLIAM c. MALONE, Sec'y.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-05
From the Camden State Knights Eagle. Our Railroad.

There is an abiding cofidence in the completion of the NJ. o. & R. R. Railroad ], and on the eastern terminus almost enthu siasm. On the 16th the new town of Eunice rose into favor, and the lots which were sold commanded fair prices. The lots, 32 in number; sold for S19, 125, one half cash, the remainder on lst of January next, the company retaining title and giving bond, until paid Several of the lots were paid for in cash entirely and deeds taken, the owners intending to proceed immediately to erect buildings and open business. On the 10th of next .month the stage line will connect with the cars in the conveyance of passengers and mails, which will evade six miles ofswamp travel Thus, much has been done already, and the interest which is mani fested will insure more in very short time. Those who purchased lots have no desir to dispose of them unless with heavy advance on the purchase money. Twenty miles of the road will, before many months have elapsed, be in operation, and this, of itself, will almost build the road through to Camden. We look for ward with anxiety to that day. We are, in this fast age, almost out of the world, and would like ot be nearer.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-05

NEW CoNFIRMATIoN OF SWAMP AND OVER FLOWED LANDS IN MHE BATEsvILLE DIs- TRIcT.-The Governor has received from the commissioner of the general land office a certified copy of list No,2 of swamp and overaowed lands, embracing in all 372,- 37l 73-1OO acres, confirmed to the State of Arkansas under the act of Congress, ap- nroved asth September, 1850. These lands are all north of the 5ase line and east cf the 5h principal nseridian, in the district of lands subject to saie at BATEsvILLE, Arkan- sas. The Governor has turned the list over to the auditor who will take the neces- sary steps to have these lands offered at public sale by the State land agent for the office at Batesville. Many of these lands are no doubt of superior quality, and we may expect general rush to obtain them.
 Our citizens who have pre-emption rights would do we'll to get ready to secure their lands and perfect their titles. This sugges- tion is made in advance of the public notice which the land agent at Batesville will have to publish.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-05

RrvER.-The river is falling, with three or four feet water in the channel. The weather is cool and dry. The trade is very active, though large boats cannot now get above this point. The 35th Parallel is up the river. The Sky Lark arrived day be- fore yesterday, but as she could get no higher, her freight was transferred to the Cedar Rapids, new boat put upon the up-river trade and intended to run between thls point and Fort Smieh.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-05

To MECHANICs.-There Is no better To- cation anywhere in the west for good, sober industrious mechanics, than Warren. We want them here, and, if they come, they will find plenty of work and good pay, 1T the midst of kind hearted, generous and prosperous people, who will receive them as friends. There is not a tailor, a cabi- net-maker nor a saddler in the county, and we are assured by many of our most sub Gtantial citizens that such mechanics car make money as fast as honest men could desire. We want none but good me. chanics, who are sober and industrious To such, Warren offers many inducements -Sunbeam
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-05

the measure; that they will not change this bill; and that they will now support this bill which establishes precedent which is rational within itself, which is deficient only in the quantity and in the amount which it gives. That can be remedied here after, if it shall truly and justly deserve to be remedied, at the hands of the American Congress.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-05
X TERRIBLE BEREAvEMENT.--On 1

A TERRIBLE BEREAvEMENT.-On the night of April I'd, the house of Mrs. Ragan, in Richmond county, Wisconsin, while she was absent over night at neighbor's, was burned to the ground, and six children perished in the flames. The largest was II years of age They were all the chill dren she had. Mrs. R. lost her husband about three monts ago.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-05

PREACHING AT THE STATE HOUSE SQUARE. On Sunday next, May 9th, (the weather permitting, at o'clock in the afternoon Mr. P. L. Anthony will preach from the east door of the courthouse, where all are invited to attend He will present some views never heard from the pulpit in this latitude
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-05

A COINCIDENCE OR AN UNDERsTANDING.- The Old Line Democrat of the Sd inst. in endeavoring to find ways and means to set aside the action of the State convnetion, divulges the plan hit upon. It is to in duce the district congressional conventions to nominate man. This is a bold pro- ceeding, which even Mir. Peek characterises as revolutionary. The readers of that sheet may think this brilliant idea is MT. PeeA's production Not so It is the re- suit of the combined deliberations of the know nothings and disorganizers. In letter published in the Memphis Enquirer of the lst of May, written. and dated at Little Rock, April 26th, the correspondent, who is an avowed know nothing, says:
 "The district conventions, to nominate candi- dates for Congress, are yet to be held. They are looked to with some interest," for, held they will be, at a distance from Little Rock, and somewhat out of the direct influence of the central family unta here, there is some probability that they may not approve the nomination for Governor, which the State convention has made. In that event. it is believed that nan-one deserving the name an independent man, worthy of the popular conf dence, and well qualified for the position, may come out against the nominee.'
 This know nothing, writing at Little Rock week before the authoritative decla- ration of the plans by the Old Liner, shows he is in the secret, and knows how it is to be fixed up. He lets us into the secret further by telling us that the man has been selected, and italicises the word ''indepen- dent" as applied to him. It IS very singu- lar that the opposition and disorganizers know each others plans so we'll It is & singular coincidence or mutual under standing
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-05

g-The claims of the rival aspirants Tn this Congressional district are pressed with great warmth, and the contest will be a close one. The Old Line Democrat re-
 pudiates the action of every meeting and convention that does not conform to its views. It goes further, and intimates that the Philadelphia convention must not only nominate it's favorite, but must nominate another candidate for Governor. The dele yates to that convention will see that they are not only expected to wheel into line at the word of command but to go through such evolutions as their self-constltuted captain may direct. Before they attempt to set aside the action of democratic State convention at the bidding of Mr. Peek, we ask them to remember that they were demo- crats in Arkansas before he came to the State, and hey have some character and renutation to lose. At his disorganization there need be no wonder. It is what he was brought here for. It Is what he Is paid for. But we apprehend the old and tried democrats of Arkansas will hardly disorganize at his bidding. On the other hand wehope democrats there, here and everywhere, will do all they can to preserve theyunion and integrity of the party.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-05

~ We are happy to inform our read CTS that our old friend, Henry Fisher has lately opened his new store on the corner of Elm and Cumberland streets, near the city gas-works; he has one of the best as sorted stocks in this city. Call and see him and examine his goods, he will sell them to you at low figure and give you good articles. For particulars we refer you to another column in this paper.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-05

THE PRIZE FIGHr IN ENGLAND-The long expected fight commenced on the 17th inst. The puglists fought two hours and eight minutes and over hun- dred rounds. Savers showed the more science and Heenan the more strength. The fight was declared drawn, though Heenan claims the victory. The ring was broken in, some say by theives to get q chance to rob and others say by M6rrissy who saw Heenan was about to win and broke up the affair in row. Heenan claimed the first knock-down while Savers drew the first blood Nither of the brutes we regret to say was killed.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-05

I4s- Mir. WILLIAM WooLFoRD IS our travelling agent, and is now in the field getting subscribers and collecting for the True Democrat.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-05

THE AURoRA-A SOUTHERN MoNTHLY.- The publishers have sent the two first num- bers of the third volume of this magazine. It is a neat, handsomely printed monthly, of sixty four pages and does credit to the publishers. We have examined the con tents of the two numbers before us, and find them to be of high order of merit It is a southern literary enterprise, edited by Mrs. F. M Eaton, of high reputation as writer, and is deserving of patronage. The stories in the numbers before us are SUI perior to those we find in northern maga- zines; the poems are excellent and it seems to us, this is just the kind of magazine that southern ladies should encourage. Steel fashion plates will be given with each mum Der. The magazine is sent by mail at two dollars a year. Address Gulley & Perry, Memphis, Tenn.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-05

FLORIDA AND CUBA TELEGRAPH LINE The Savannah Republican says, the tele- graph line is finished and in working order to Ferdinando, Florida. twill be finished to Cedar Keys next month, and there con meet with the steamers from New Orleans, Key West and Havana. A line is now in operation all over the island of Cuba.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-05-05

EE- The State tax of New York Will amount to about four and half million of dollars.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-01-05


enassrrARrAr RrAbisu.- The citizens
and public IN general Of Baton Rouge are
most respectfully informed that Dr.. Welsh
will read shakspesfe's popular aud much
Admire tragedy of nawtrr rpfrrr ~
prr.Ane,n NJ Tbs Clty Hall on TaunspAs
Evtstsc, the ssh day ~ January, 1880.
The Readiue will commences at 10 clock
iT- dfstsstoa 80 cents.
The late Reverend Pfoiessot Chanting,
on the subject Of Reading and Recitation,
wrote ne follows;
81 can conceive Of q Theatre which
would be the noblest Of NIL hmusemerts.
and would take n high rank among the
means NJ refining the taste and elevatlne
the character NJ people. The deep woes,
the mighty aud terrible passions, and the
sublime emotions Of genuine tragedy, Hre
ittei 10 thrill us with human syinrathies
with profound Interest In ctr nature, with
n consciousness 81 what man can DO aud
dare, and suffer, with an awed feeling OF
,hs ststefles ~ life.
"a work NJ genius. fecited by = man OF
reHned taste. eethesissa. aud powers on
slocution, II very pure and high grrtih
cation Wefe this att erltivnied and en-
outraged, great Numbers now insensihle
20 the m pst beautiful compositions. might
be wsksd so 10 THEFT eScellence aud pow'
pfN
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-01-05

s6~ The Diemotiai he JiHe states
that a colossal oak from 100 to 800
years old, grows near Hem, (Nord. J
According to tradition, Il was
planted under the government Of
Thierri d'Alsace. Count de Flanjre,
by one Of the chiefs of the family
Of Lannoy, at the moment when
he was about 60 leave fe the Holy
Land. This oak IL several times
mentioned IN the history of the
country. Beneath its branches, nc
cording TO Froissard, King Phillip
Augustus assembled his vassals on
the eve Of the memorable battle OF
Bouvines, TO consult with them on
the means 10 he used 60 repulse
the Efforts of the Germans. AZ a
later period, Alexander Farnese.
Governor of the Netherland, had
near this tree an interview with
Hugh, Provost Of the College OF
St Pierre. Louis XIV, when about
to besiege Lille In 1897, stopped
under this tree TO receive an en-
voy from the town.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-01-05

0rucAt Discovsey.-p,of Whar.
ton Jones has made an important op.
teal discovery, which while especially
advantageous to persons of weak eyes
will be priced by all who appreciate
eye sight. Il Is form Of spectacle
glasses whereby paintings and engrav.
ings appear as stereoseoric pictutesi
that is the figures and objects are seen
in full relief and foundness- The
glasses may be fitted and worn as Or
binary spectacles or used IN an opera
glass, aud with an effect ms sutptis
ing rs Is delightful.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-01-05
nsr. They must haYe AM inierest.

5sF> They must have an interest
ing time in Sycamore street, Gin.
cinnati. The Times says that there
are supposed TO be more cats aud
dogs on Sycamore street than any
where else in the world. They can
be heard for miles. A few nights
ago a large number Of men, wo.
men and children rushed frsuti.
cally from their houses, under the
impression that the city was on
fire. A person who was thus call
cd from his bed, informed the TINE,
editor that Il was two dark TO see
distinctly, but he thinks there was
about City dogs IN pursuit Of about
one hundred cats.