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Year: 1860

but earnestly desired to apply to the True Demo- crat office, where they will find as good an opportu- nity as they have ever had.

 Il am also charged with having said was " in favor of enforcing the t,co third rule in the Dover convention, because it would defeat Col Hind man, and the majority rule in the State convention, because 1t would be better for Col. Johnson.''- Being democrat from principle, and in favor of the precedents and usages of the democratic party may have expressed myself in favor of the ma

 orty rule in the late State convention because it was the rule which had always been adopted by our otate conventions for nominating candidates for Governor Upon the same principle, may have also said that the Batesville convention adopted the tw0-thi rule in 1858, it would be right that the Dover convention should adhere to the prece- dent MT. Peck was in favor of any rule in the State convention that would defeat it's choice for governor, and opposed to any in the Dover con- ventlon that would result in the nomination of any body but Col. Hindman. Both conventions fol- lowed precedent, but Mir. Peek repudates one and indorses the other.

 am friend to the Johnsons from choice, which MT. Peek seems to regard as crime. The first vote ever cast was for Hon. R. w. Johnson for Congress, in l646, and have never regretted it; in common with thousands of Arkansians, I am proud of it. During my long residence in the State, have never had the opportunity of voting for but two of the Johnson family" which Mr. Peek considers so numerous; but hope to live until the August election, that may have the opportunity of voting for another-the nominee of the demo- cratic State convention. I am also friend and supporter of Dr. Charles B. Mitchell; because I know him to be an unwavering democrat, and a gentleman of superior talents, great experience, and unbending integrity, adhering strictly to the ancient landmarks of democracy

 The charge of my interference in Hot Spring county in behalf of Dr. M., is q reflection upon the intelligence of the gentlemen alluded to as the delegates, for majority of them were and still are, in favor of the election of Dr. M. over , Col. Can't, and 1 did urge them in that visit to Hot Spring county,' to go to the Philadelphia convention, and assert their rights. The citizens of Hot Spring county know me. I was formerly one of them, and have been honored with their confidence and support. I may be condemned and criticised by one of Mir. Peek's courtly bearing and high bred dignity" but am satisfied it will never injure me with the honest, intelligent and high minded citizens of Hot Spring county. l have not noticed MT. Peek for the purpose of engaging in a newspaper controversy, for do not intend to have any with him. I leave him to the comfort of his penviable position as an assail ant and critic upon the conduct and democracy of old citizens of the State.

 Very respectfully,

 your ob't serv't,

 J. c. HALLIBURTON. LITTLE ROCK. June 29th. 1860.
Year: 1860

ITO those in my debt, am respectfully

 1 compelled to remind them of my time for going East, and expect all to come up and settle. I shall start in short time for New York, and hope those indebted by note or account will extend that kindn ess to me, which it has ever been my aim to do to them. am ready to settle all claims against me- D. c. FULTON. T,ya 20 1k60 Ct
Year: 1860

sETILE Eslt gives me great pleasure to state that az
ter trial Of Of the "Veper Gas Lamps, in my study
weeks past and after observing closely for the length
time, tie experiment Of lighting Unon Tent these
smpsI have entire confidence in their efficiency It
they afford all the advantages Of the best lights to thos
who live out Of the cities and large towns.


The process Of preparing and lighting the lamp is readily
learned, the fixtures simple and little liable
Of order the Of the light comparatively little, and the
whole so free from all danger that need only acquain
lance the part Of the public with the Vesper Gas Lamp 70
bring them into general use throughout the country.


Yours truly, STUART RoBIEsOg.
Year: 1860

AN EXCITING STREET CAR INoIDRNT.-An
eminent physician of New York got on board
one of the city railroad cars a few days since.
In moment he said. "Ladies and gentlemen,
there is malignant case Of smallpox on
the car was stopped, and the passengers fled,
all but one, and she woman closely yelled.
The Doctor asked her to lift her veil. She
did 50, and he behsld most dreadful case o.
that foul and dangerous disorder. She said
she was on her way to the Hospital-her at.
tsndant being on the outside.
Year: 1860

A SHIRT sENsATIoN.--Last week, while the
youth and beauty Of Centsrville, Illinois, were
gathered at Q social party, at the Centsrville
Exchange, an old gentleman who was subject
to spells Of walking in his sleep, after going to
bed, fell into slumber. He arose from his
bed, attired in nothing but his shirt, and
walked directly among those who were par
ticipating in the scenes Of festivity. The sur
prise was said to be more astonishing than
agreeable.
Year: 1860

The "Autocrat' of the atlantic Monthly
throws off the following:


"But confound the make-believe women
we have turned loose in our streets, where
do they come from s? Why, there isn't a
beast or bird that would drag it's tail thre'
the dirt in the way these creatures do their
dresses. Because queen or a duchess wears
long robes on great occasions, maid of all
work, or a factory girl, thinks she must make
herself nuisance by trailing through the
street, picking up and carrying about with
her--bah that's what call getting vulgar.
ty into your bones and marrow. Make be,
lieve be what you are not is the essence Of
yul sarity.


Show over dirt is the one attribute of vul.
gar people. If any man can walk behind one
of those women, and see what she rakes up
as she goes, and not feel squamish he has a
tough stomach. wouldn't let one of them
into my room, without serving them as David
did Saul at the cave Of the wilderness-cu,
off her skirts


Don't tell me that true lady ever sacri-
fees the duty of keeping all round her sweet
and clean, to the wish of making a vulgar
show. won't believe it of lady.


There ale some things which no fashion
has any right to touch and cleanliness is one
of these things


fla woman wishes to show that her hus
band or father has got money, which she
wants and means to spend, but doesn't know
how, let her buy yard or two of silk, and
pin it to her dress when she goes out to walk
but let her unpin it before she goes into the
house there may be some poor women that
will think it worth disinfecting


1t isa insult to respectable laundress to
carry such things into house for her to deal
with.
Year: 1860

LIVE CATTLE WEIGHED BY MEAsURe.--The
only instrument necessary is a measure with
feet and inch marks upon it. The girth is the
circumference of the animal just behind the
shoulder blades. The length is the distance from
the shoulder blades The superficial feet are
obtained BY multiplying the girth and length
The following table contains the rule to ascer-
tain the weight of the animal:-


Ii less than one foot in girth, multiply super
fetal feet by eight.


If less than three and more than one, multiply
superficial feet by eleven.


If less than five aud more than three. multiply
superficial feet by sixteen.


If less than seven and more than five, multiply
superficial feet by twenty three.


If less than nine and more than seven, multi
ply superficial feet by thirty-three. M


If less than eleven and more than nine. multi
ply superficial feet by forty 1.-TWO.


Example: Suppose the girth of bullock to
be six feet three inches; length five feet siS
inches; the superficial area will then be thirty.
four, and, in accordance with preceding table,
the weight will be seven hundred and eighty.
two pounds.


Example, Suppose pig to measure in girth
two feet, ndlength one foot and nine inches.-
There would then be three-and- a-balffeet which
multiplied by eleven, gives thirty eight-and q
half pounds as the weight of the animal when
dressed. In this way, the weight of the four
quarters can be. substantially ascertained during
life.
Year: 1860

FUNNY M1srAKE-A well known divine and
philanthropist was walking recently crowded
street in London, at night, in order to distribute
tracts to promising subjects. Ayoung woman
was walking up and down, and he accosted her.
He pointed out to her the error of her ways, i'm
plored her to reform, and rendered her a tract,
with fervent entreaties to go home and read it.
The girl stared at him for moment or two in
sheer bewilderment at last it dawned on her
what he meant and for what he took her, and.
looking up with simple amusement in his face.
she exclaimed, Lord blesss you, sir, / amt a
social evil; am waiting for the omnibus.o
Year: 1860

A Civil WoRD.-"If civil word or two will
render man happy" said a French king, "he
must be a wretch indeed who will not give it.
1t is like lighting another mans candle by your
own, which loses none of its brilliancy by what
the other gains" If all men acted upon this
principle, the world would be much happier
than it is.
Year: 1860

ately rise in value. If there be no such assur-
ance-if there be prospect of continued Sec
tional strife-property must depreciate: many
men will be deferred from purchasing or in
vesting in Southern securities by the apprehen-
sion of this continued sectional strife, and this
continued threat of disuaion God alone knows
what is to be the issue of this strife. little u
MON is to Be dissogued for one, soould be for
selma out ma possessions STEPHEN DUNCAN
Year: 1860

A Chinese maxim says: "We require four
things of woman; that virtue dwell in her heart
that modesty play on her brow-that sweet
ness flow from her lips-that industry occupy
her hand"
Year: 1860

Dodge, twist and equivooate as partizan DEM
oc-ats may, there is no evading the fact that the
Presidential contest now pending is between
Bell and Lincoln. Wespresent the tact-for it
is fact of the stubbornest kind-for the consid-
GRAFTON of moderate men everywhere. We know
it is one Of the hardest things in the world for
man who has long indulged his partizan feel
ings, and has acquired a party pride, to surren-
der those feelings and that pride, and admit
that the party he has been acting with is either
wrong in principle or powerless in action; but
it does seem to US that if ever there was time
when men were required by patriotism, to sur
render all such feelings and prejudices, and come
out for the country, that time is now. There is
confessedy now, no chance for either Breckin-
ridge or Douglas-and no persons in the whole
length of the land are more thoroughly conver-
SAINT with the fact than the friends of these
gentlemen. What, then, in this view of the
case, is the duty of the friends of these gentle
men2 To keep up the strife between themselves
and the friends of Bell and Everett2 Manifestly
not. As men who are willing for once to make
the interests Of party subservent to those of the
country, they should come out for the only tick
ct in the field which is National and Con-
servative 8 in principle. Let such come out
for Bell and Everett, and place them in power
by such tide of popular influence as will eff.
fectually silence sectional elamors and put the
country at rest.-Rich. Whag.
Year: 1860

The Democratic press of Alabama are publish
ing the law made by the last Legislature of that
State for military purposes. 1t was specially
designed as preparatory to dissolution of the
Union, and provided for taxing all males who
were not enrolled 10 some volunteer company,
or who had done military service. Two hun
dred thousand dollars were appropriated to car
Try the act iuto effect


The people are beginning to feel the taxation
imposed on them by the law, and are, as mat
ter of course, inquiring what it means and what
it is all for. They find that the law was enact
ed for disunion purposes-to be prepared for de
fence against the Government of the United
States out of the Union. The following is
portion of the law: ,eu


Alabama, acting for herself, has solemnly de-
clared that under no circumstances will she sub
NIT to the foul dominion of sectional Northern
party, has provided for the call of q Convention
in the event of triumph of such faction in
the approaching Presidential election, and to
maintain the position thus deliberately assumed,
has appropriated the sum Of 100000 for the
military contingencies which such course may
involve" 5asF9 a
Year: 1860

4 (N1DER MILLS.-We will receive within the
~ present week, another supply of those celebrated
Cider and Wine Mills which we have been selling with
SO much satisfaction during the past years.


This Mill, attended by two men, makes from to 12
barrels OF Cider per day One quart barrel
be made at any time, and it can be moved from one
tree to another by persons. The Mill is worked by
hand or horse power. Reference can be made to any
gentlemen in the county who have them in use


WOODS Il GILKESON.
Year: 1860

THE HERO OF TIE BROKEN HEAD.-Mr
Charles Sumner, the great martyr of the Black
Republican party, the hero of the broken head,
and fugitive from his native land hassignalized
his return to the United States Senate in
worthy his fame martyr invalid and interesting
tourist. He has occupied quiet seat during the
present session, bis head has ceased at last to
bleed and SO has Kansas, and not word has
Sumner had to say of John Brown or the impending
Crisis since his re-appearance in the Capital. We
might have expected something from him in regard
to his travels, the awful surgical operation he
underwent in Paris, his interviews with Louis
Napoleon and Lord Palmerston, and so forth, and
his friends and supporters in New England had
right to look for speech from him in which he
should vilify South Carolina after the old fashion,
Just by way of showing that the surgical operation
had fullyrcstored him to his faculties. But Sum-
ner has been a silent member-whether because
he has really nothing to say, or because he is mind
full of other gutta percha canes and resolute arms
in the otherw of the building, we pretend not
to determine.
Year: 1860

na=Butter is excessively high in Paris. The
best table butter is dollar pound which usually
sold for half dollar; common kitchen butter is
forty cents pound a quality usully sold for
twenty eight; Vegetables also very dear, and SO
is meat The poor have hard time ofitin Paris;
that splendid city is made for the rich, not the
poor.
Year: 1860

EARLY Corn PLANTING.-The Spring has come
at last mild and genial, the fruit trees bloom
ing, the bluebirds mating and the farmers are busy
at their Spring work. We noticed day or two
ago that several farmers in Columbia county are
already planting corn. and during this week ma
jority of them will finish that work.


The old Indian rule was to plant corn when the
oak leaves as large squirrels ear, but the
rule is to plant early possible especially
upon old land; and it is always safe, we think, to
plant in this section by the first of March, if the
ground be dry The weather now is very propi-
tious, and the land in fine order but notwithstand-
ing the teachings of experience, people are pre-
pairing to plant as much cotton as usual and only
enough corn to satisfy their wants, fthe season
suits-Amyusta Chronicle.
Year: 1860

VERY SENSIBLE Down SoUrH.-The Char
lesion Courier unites in the suggestion
made. that the executives of the South
ern States, and Of others who may desire
to join, to appoint day, and the same
Gay of the week and month, for humilia
ton and prayer to Almighty God TO guide
the cosneils of said State, and 10 aid aud
direct the people Of the same, under any
and all circumstances arising from those
differences" IL our Southern friends wal,
until they receive any intimatious from
the Almighty to encourage them in their
IRRESPONSIBLE designs upon tn Union, they
are in very little danger Of seeding iron
the glorious coufederscy to which they
have so long done honor
Year: 1860

Book KfErIxe.-We desire TO call the
attention Of the young msr Of this city, to
the Commercial College or the School for
instruction in Book Keeping, by Double
Entry. just opened in MinshalPs New
building. third story by Mr.. s. Gale. Mr.
@. is worthy man and very efficient
teacher Of the science Of Book Keeping
and We confidently aud cordially recon
mend him to the patronage Of these young
gentlemen who desire to acqusint them
selves with this highly useful accomplish
mani.
Year: 1860

W 1t is considered doubtful whether
Buchanan. if a movement to dissolve the
Union shall be made during his Presi-
deDcy. will make the slightest effort to
preserve it. He enjoys the distinction OF
being the worst Of all the Presidents Of the
United States and perhap she Graves the
the notoriety Of being the last.
Year: 1860

ACCIDENT FROM HAND CAR.--On Friday
last, a young man 10 the employ of the
Lafayette Road. way run over BY hand
car. and had his thigh broken and was
otherwise severely bruised. He was turn
ing the crank when the car was going at
high speed. when it caught in his clothing
and pitched him forward on the track, u
roat Of the car. ...f .t,,
Year: 1860

" The vigo Fire Co., do not desire to
throw against the Northern Liberty Fire
Co. or any other Company. for any sum OF
monsy-Ror do they wish to stake any Of
their property on the result Of a trial with
any Co. Our challenge as published in
the Express, was for friendly trial of ca
pscity Of Engines aud strength and skill
of Goa on Christmas day,
Year: 1860

THE EMPERoR OF RUSSIA AND THE Jews
The Cracow Gazette says that the Emperor re-
turned the following reply to deputation of
Jews, who recently waited ON his Majesty to re
turn thanks for the amelioration of their social
position recently accorded them: " rejoice to
see the deputation of Israelites from Cracow and
Rzezow. The Israelites in Cracow and Gallicia
have preserved their faith and devotion to the
throne in the time of the greatest calamity, and
hope they will continue in their course, the
more SO as have enlarged their circle of opera
tions. My Legislative measures will continue to
make advances in the same direction, and to re-
cover by degrees the disabilities yet maintained"
Year: 1860

NEW STEAM SHIP LINE.-It is rumored that
we are to have an opposition steamship line be-
tween here and New York. Capt. j. T. Wright,
who owns two vessels on this coast has gone to
New York for the purpose of purchasing others
for use on the other side and at the time of his
departure it was his earnest conviction that he
would be able to get line under way bo the first
of August.-Ielegram
Year: 1860

Mono AS IT Is.-The Mariposa Gazette is in
formed by party who returned to that place from
Walker River, lately, and who had passed the
winter at Mono, that about 800 persons are en-
gagged at the latter place in various occupations.
In mining, few companies are doing well, but the
Prosperity and success in mining are an excep-
ton rather than a general thing. There are
plenty of provisions, but they are sold at high
rates; the chief business is selling liquor: dis
sipation of all kinds runs high. Like many other
newly discovered mineral regions, there are rich
places at Mono; but while one does well, doz-
en- either starve or exhaust health and lose their
time and money in digging for what they never
find. As mining district it is very far from be-
ing as rich or extensive as has been so frequent
ly contended, and although some may do ex-
ceedingly well there, yet the mass of those who
go will return, if return they can, worse off than
they went, and wishing they had never gone"
Year: 1860

tss Judge Halliburton, the original sam Slick, y
has been amusing the people on the other side of the
water with some very ra sketches in the Dublin
University Magazine. As the flowing extract is
peculiarly applicable to the present crysis," and
may serve to rub off some of the rough edges of
party feeling engendered during the recent polite.
al contest, we transfer it to our columns, with the
hope that our readers will duly appreciate its mer
its. Read tit is a good thing" bOnam oUuns y


Always q CFYsiS.
Year: 1860

We send you copy OF petition which will be
presented by the people of the cotton States to
Congress Should Mr.. Lincoln be elected. The
original is in this city, and will be signed, we be~
comes. Its insertion in your excellent paper will
no doubt secure for i. many warm friends al the
North
Year: 1860

Our ELECTION PRoFIrs.-We have
about come to the conclusion that elections are
Improbable in this section Of country For
nearly five years, on the occasion Of elections,
We have been in the habit of expending from
fifty to one hundred dollars in printing tickets
and handbils, and circulating the same. On
no occasion have we ever receiv ed more than
twenty-five per cent on the amount expended
by US. Some few-honorabls exceptions
have forked up literally when called upon, but
as general thing, We have been obliged to
whistle for our pay. This is certainly very
encouraging, when we have to pay out large
sums of money for stock, gas, labor and other
items We propose making different arrange
ments hereafter. Whistlng for our money does
not pay, and we have fully made up our minds
to abandon the practice We therefore give
notice to all aspirants for office of both low and
high degree, that it they wish to have their
tickets printed at this establishment, they
must be prepared to come down with the
"spelter" when they leave their orders, as we
shall positively decline printing tickets unless
paid for IN adrance. We are obliged to do this
for self protection, and we care not how many
may be offended, the ru will be rgidly ad-
hered to. The name of no man will appear on
ticket em;n mating from this office, unless he
has deposited the money, and ordered whatev-
er number he may require
Year: 1860

WE WISH it distinctly understood that
we are not in the habit Of publishing anything
in the DEnooaAr AND NEws that we do not
think is true TO the letter II any one doubts
what we have said, or what we may say here
after, about the low prices at Parks clothing
establishment, let him put few dollars in his
pocket and 60 round there and convince him
aelf
Year: 1860

Reception Of the Prince Of Fa'es.-Baron Rem
frew will arrive in this city from Washington
on Saturday, via Acquia Greek The railroad
company owning the Une between this city
ana the Federal Metropolis have put at his
disposal an extra boat, 10 convey himself and
suite to Acquia Creels, and an extra train To
come TO Richmond in. The precise hour has
not yet been determined on. The committee
OF The Council and citizens will 20 up in the
train and meet the Prince at the landing and
after his arrival here, conduct him to the
Spotswood House. Hon. Joseph Mayo, Mayor
OF the city, has been chosen spokesman OF the
occasion, and will no doubt greet the Baron
on his entrance on Virginia soil in his usual
happy manner.
Year: 1860

THE MoEMoNs mnst be peculiarly happy in
the possession of certain privileges which
their Prophet" freely accords them for in-
stance, the following W Which we find LAID down
in recen. discourse by Brother Brigham
THE woman that says, Il will follow my
husband to HE'LL will have the privilege. The
man that says, Il will follow a woman to hell
but what will have her. will have the privi-
lege OF following her there. 1t is d disg race 10
Il saint TO love anything that he would not
drop or forsake for his religion
Year: 1860

Brush Cp.-The cutters and carriage WAYS
about the city are in very bad order, and need
immediate attention. The ordinance requir.
Ing the cutters to be swept is neglec ted and
as matter OF course, very few persons pay
any atten ton TO it. Ii is to be hoped that the
Mayor will have the sanitary regulations OF
the city, and especially In Jefferson Ward, at
tended to at once, and thus add to the comfort
of the citizens.
Year: 1860

The FaH Trade has been very brisk for sev-
eral days past, and the indications are that a
large country business IL being done. Our
merchants are better prepared to supply the
country trade this season than at any pre-
vious time, and can offer Inducements Is to coun
try merchants that will Insure them hand
some profits on their Investments