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Year: 1860

York Herald, Of the 7th, says


Between l9 and O'Clock yesterday, q
daring attempt was made, by about half q
dozen convicts at the Slug Sing prison, to
escape, which. by the prompt action of the
guards, was prevented. but not, however.
until two bad been seriously stabbed
From what information we could ascer-
tain, 1t appears that some half dozen Of
the convicts in the hat department had
laid plan to escape, by jumping on board
ofn sloop which stops almost every week
at the prison dock to take away goods.
Their plan was TO get on board, and while
two or three seized the captain, the others
would heave Oft the lines. There being
quite current running Mt the end Of the
dock most of the time, the sloop would
soon be carried away, and, the sails hois-
ted, they intended TO cross tho river and
make their escape in Jersey. The gang
was led by one Kelly, desperate fellow,
the same who killed one Of his fellow con
victs, about three weeks ago.


The party made for the sloop few
minutes before one. and were in the act Of
casting of the lines when their movement Is
were observed by one Of the keepers
named ffosie. lie Immediately fred upon
them and then ran down TO the sloop.
The captain Of the vessel, who was in the
cabin at the time, and whose name we
could not ascertain, hearing the firing, ran
out on deck, when he was met by Kelly
who delt him blow with dirk in the
back, Mr.. lIosie, seeing Kelly with q
knife, attempted TO seize him, when Kelly
turned upon him and stabbed him twice,
once in the abdomen aud in the left leg
both wounds being serious. BY this time
several Of the guards arrived, aud all of
the PARTY were promptly arrested and
locked up. The wounded mon were placed
under the care Of physicians, and IT is
thought that the wounds of IIoxio will
prove fatal.
Year: 1860

Brisk TIMES ON THE ERIE CANAL.
The tolls of the Erie Canal for the
fourth week of August are s64, 900
over the same week of 1859. The
excess this year is greater than the
entire receipts Of the fourth week Of
last year.
Year: 1860

A TRAVELLER PuzzLHD.-A distin-
guished foreigner, who is stopping at
one of our best hotels. found some
boiled Indian corn on the table one
day at dinner, a dish to which he was
unacoustomed. Following the exam
pie set around him, he ate Of the corn
and liking it much, he passed The cob
TO the waiter and asked to have some
more corn put on it. The waiter was
waggish, and he took the cob and re-
turned fresh ear, so the traveller
k"ew he had done just fight.---Boston
Herald.
Year: 1860

THs Town or PoHT HuDsor EN-
rraEbY CONSUMED From a gentle
man who came down from the Plains
yesterday, we learn. that on Wednes-
day night fire broke out in the
town of Port Hudson, in the northern
part of this parish and the entire
place, with the exception of one house
was reduced TO ashes.
Year: 1860

HAVE now in Store my entire Stock Of


i FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING,
the most of which have made up 10 order and
have no hesitation In saying u Is the largest
sns most complete assortment in this place. all
ask IL an examination Of my stock and feel
satisfied that can give perfect satisfaction 10
al those who can appreciate good Goods


septic w. ID. PHILLIPS.
Year: 1860

AN NOW prepared 20 show my NEW FALL
L STOCK, and think 7 can crafty tho taste Of
sll who may want anything In the Hat line my
stock is entirely new and comprises all the new
styles. W. ID. PHILLIPS.
Year: 1860

This county has held meeting, and, we are informed, by letter of a recent date from friend, that 1t instructed for Judge Gould for Governor. If tbe proceedings were ever sent us they did not come to hand. If we can get them, we shall take pleasure in giving them an insertion in the True Democrat.

 Judge Gould is an unwavering democrat He is a gentleman of ability, and would make the State most excellent governor. The Digest, prepared by him, is a monu- ment ofhis great capacity andyindefatigable industry. If he should be the choice of the democracy for Governor, there is no man we would support more cheerfully.
Year: 1860

fe0fudTy O, AoOU Fp1ToR TRUE DEMocRAT-My letter pub lished in the True Democrat of 18th De- cember last has caused quite stir among small politicians of Pope county. It has called forth in the Old Liner writer over the signature of "Always Democrat. V This writer does me great injustice, and that too from behind the shelter of fictitious name. His article is too low and abusive for me to notice until he acts more honest part by appearing in his real name. His article is composed almost exclusively of falsehood and low slang. l brand him with being a liar and coward, and challenge hlm to come out from his assassin-llke conceal ment.

 Mr. Editor, man may always be known by the company he keeps. As he was re- plying to my letter, why did he not seek the columns of the True Democrat, if he is so good democrat.

 Yours truly,

 J. $. BOWDEN.
Year: 1860

Ex-Gov. JOHN s. RoANE-Last week we wrote notice of communication advo- eating this gentleman's claims to the demo- cratic nomination for Governor, and the printer by some mistake overlooked and left it out. IAs much as we regretted, we could not help 1t. We regard Gov. Roane as an estimable, high toned gentleman, and a man who has the best interests of the state at heart He has proved his devotion to his country, both in the councils and upon the battle field; as representative to the legislature, as speaker of the House of Rep resentatives, as Governor of the state, and as a soldier on the field of battle, we do not think any other sentiment animated him but the love of his country. The True Democrat cordially indorses him as sound democrat, and if nominated would support him cheerfully for any office.
Year: 1860



 FRozE TO DEATH.-f'rom correspond ent in Hot Spring county, we learn that a man riding a fine horse went into the over flow of .Franceway creek, about o'clock on the 16th Jan., near the residence Of Robert Hoffman, on the road leading from Hockport to Pine Bluff After wandering about Tn the water till night he reached 8 deserted cabbin, surrounded with water, where he was found next day frozen to death, with his horse standing near by him. He was cautioned against "taking the overflow" but presisted, which cost his life. Rumor has it that his name was Mil Ter or Smith, and that he belonged in Jeffer- son county. He appeared to be young man about 25 years old; had an old scar on one of his hands, two in his face close to one of his eyes, and fresh cut on the back of the head, thought to be made with knife
Year: 1860

JUDGE w. E. BEAvERs-It will be seen by our paper of this morning, that Judge Beavers Ks candidate for the Senate from she district of the counties of Montgomery, Hot Spring and Saline, subject to the demo- cratic convention of the district. Judge Beavers is gentleman and democrat- He is man of ability and thorough politi- cal information. He would fill seat in our State Senate with credit to himself and benefit to the State. He is very popular wherever known, and, if the standard bear CT of the party, would make determined and energetic struggle for success.
Year: 1860

The name of the undersigned having been placed in the charter of the DEs ARC, DARDA- NELLIE and FORT SMITH RAILROAD, to solicit per sons to take stock, has, in obedience thereto

 opened one of the stock books at his auction and commission store in Des Arc, and the friends of the enterprise will please come forward and record their names for as much stock as they desire. It is desired and confidently expected, that the road will be surveyed and ready for con- tracts for grading by the opening of the coming Spring, and pushed with all speed possible to completion. It is the most leveland easily built of any road in Arkansas, having great abundance of cross-ties all along the line, and but few small bridges culverts to build, and other great ad- vantages making the cheapness of construction quite an object; and penetrating rich and pop good return for their investment. Those at each end of the road who so very deeply interested with those the line, with the State aid likely to be given, including the internal improvement fund, which might be applied, as well as other resources to be brought to bear, can build the road, beyond doubt. No one ought 10 stand back and throw the burthen of making them rich upon a few go-ahead and enterprising spirits, but every interested should come up with all the aid circumstances will permit, and the road will soon be built. J. II. QUIsENBERRY
Year: 1860

Mountains have been exhausted of their
gold, mines of their diamonds, and the
oceans Of their pearly gems. The demand
has emptied the supply. Over once busy
scenes, silence and solitude now reign; the
cavern no longer rings to the miners ham
mer, nor is the song of the pearl-fsher
heard upon the deep. But the riches of
grace are inexhaustible. All that have
gone before US have not made them less,
and we shall make them no less to those
who follow US, When they have supplied
the wants of unborn millions, the last of
Adams race, that lonely man, over whose
head the sun is dying, beneath whose feet
the earth is reeling, shall stand by as
full fountain as this day invites you to
drink and live, to wash aad be clean
Year: 1860

Not a cloud which fleets across the sky,
not a clod of earth which crumbles under
the frost, not a blade of grass which breaks
through the snow in spring, not a dead
leaf which falls to the earth in autumn,
but is doing Gods work, and showing forth
Gods glory Net a tiny insect, too small
to be seen by the human eye without the
aid Of the microscope, but is fearfully and
wonderfully made as you and |, and has its
proper food, habitation and work appointed
for it, and not in vain. Nothing is idle,
nothing is wasted, nothing goes wrong, in
this pondrous world of Gods. The very
scum upon the standing pool, which seems
mere dirt and dEst, is all alive and peopled
by millions Of creatures, each full of beau
ty, full of use, obeying laws of God too
deep for US to do aught but dimly guess at
them; and as men see deeper and deeper
into the wonders Of Gods creation. they
find in the most common things about
them, wonder and glory, such as eye hath
not seen, nor ear heard, nor hath it entered
into the heart of man to conceive; and can
only say with the Psalmist, 'Oh Lord,
thy ways are infinite, thy thoughts are
very deep and confess that the grass be-
meath their feet, and the clouds above their
heads-ay, every worm beneath the sod,
and bird upon the bough-do in very deed
and truth bless the Lord who made them,
praise him, and magnify him forever, not
in words, but with works, and say to
him all day long, 60 thou, and do like
wise
Year: 1860

Press on surmount the rocky sleeps
that are before the Temple of knowledge.
Climb boldly over the torrent of difficult
ties which impcdes your progress. Set
your mark On high, whether it be on the
broad shield, on which fame loves to in
scribe the name of her worshipers, or in
the Book where angels write the good
deeds of men.
Year: 1860

pioys an hour of my time, and seems to.
me the most suitable manner of beginning
the day. In what light soever We regard
the Bible, whether with reference to reve-
lation, to history, or TO morality, it is an
invaluable and incxhaustibe mine as
knowledge and virtue.
Year: 1860

The New York Tribune Of this morning says:


The foreign trade Of the port for the week ending yes
terday active though not large in
of specie imports of foreign merchandise the
responding week Of last year The arrivals from sea
were few in number, and this may in part account
for the moderate import entries. Importers generally
complain that they making money and this may
perhaps have had something to do with the lu in the
importaons. The following the comparative Gus
tom House tables of the trade Of the port the week
and since january
Year: 1860

piece of new road in Concord, Mass, which
has been in use about five years, suddenly disap-
pcared on Tuesday forenoon 1t was laid out across
swamp, and was some six or seven rods IN eN-
tent. A man and one horse team were at WORK Oh
it at the time, and had narrow escape
Year: 1860

Two of the members of the Tennessee delegation
to the Charleston Convention got into a difficulty f,
which ended in each Of them having an arm broke
The injured limbs were set and the delegates went
on their MaY.
Year: 1860

A SAD CAsE.-At the morning prayer meeting in
the Old South Chapel, in Boston, on Wednesday
morning last, gentleman made statement of
sad case of gambling and suicide which occurred
on board the steamer Empire State the night be-
fore. A party of men who appeared to be profes
sonal gamblers playing cards in the cabin,
and urging the bystanders to bet upon the cards
They induced one gentleman, who had been appa-
renty interested in the game to put down $40, and
by turn of the cards it swept into the gam
bler's pocket. The loser appeared to be much agi-
tated, and was seen soon after to go out on the
deck, and in few moments afterward man who
was supposed to be him jumped overheard and was
lost. His name not known. 1t is supposed
that the chagrin and modification which filled his
mind when he came to reflect how fooishly he had
lost his money, led him to commit the act. The
occurrence should warn all honest men not to put
themselves in the power of the sharpers who infest
the lines of public travel.
Year: 1860

TREATY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CHILE
The treaty between the United States and the Re-
public of Chile relative to the silver coin and bars
forcibly taken from the possession of Capt Elipha-
let Smith, citizen of the United States of America
in the valley of Sitana in the territory of the for
Vice Royalty of Peru. in the year 1921 by or
der of Lord Cochrane, at the time Vice-Admiral of
the Chilean squadron, has been officially published
in the Washington papers. The treaty agrees to
name his Majesty the King of Belgium as arbiter,
to decide with full powers, and proceeding ec 9guo
ct bono on the following points:


First Is or is not the claim which the Govern
ment OF the United States of America makes upon
that of Chile account of the capture of the sill
yer mentioned in the preamble of this convention,
just, in whole or in part?


Second. If it be just in whole or in part, what
amount is the Government of Chile to allow and
pay to the Government of the United States of
America as indemnity for the capture?


Third. Is the Government of Chile, in addition
to the capital to allow interest thereon and, if so
at what rate and from what date is interest to be
paid?


TRANSMISSION OF BLooD.-A successful case of
TRANSMISSION of blood into the veins of woman,
Scotland. The woman, although in the prime of
life, had become weak from loss of blood that
pulsation was at times imperceptible. The blood
of friend was injected into vein in one of her
arms, and the most cheering results were immedi-
ately manifested. She continued to mplo owe ra-
pidly, and at last accounts was considered beyond
danger.


A man named Henry Clark was arrested in New
and when he was taken to the tombs it was ascer-
W fhn tu or rnhh had han X
Year: 1860

The alarm of fire yesterday evening about half
past o'clock, was caused by the bursting of cam
phene lamp, in the second story of the house of P.
Lenhardt, 2ls Light street The carpets and some
clothing were burnt, causing loss of about $50,
which is covered by insurance


The alarm yesterday afternoon, about o'clock,
was occasioned by fire being discovered in the dry
ing house attached to the barrel making establish
ment at the Maryland Penitentiary, of which Messrs
John II. Duval d Sons are the contractors. There
was large quantity of oak slaves piled in the
building in such a manner that it was some two
hours before the flames were subdued, although a
large quantity of water was thrown upon the
premises by three steam engines. The loss will not
amount to $50, which is covered by insurance.
Year: 1860

DISCOVERIES OF Coal IN INDIANA.-We learn from
the RockpOrt Democrat that magnificent vein of
coal has been discovered farm about three
to three and half feet thick, and the quality of
the coal is claimed to equal that of the Pittsburg
mines. The same paper says another vein-being
six feet thick of pure coal-has been found about
three miles and half southwest of that town.
This vein is only fifty feet below the surface of the
ground and can be mined with very little diff
Guilty.
Year: 1860

TRANSMISSION OF MONEY BY MAIL.-The Senate
Post Office Committee have under consideration a
plan system of greater security for the trans
mission of money and valuable packets by mail.
The Committee have also under consideration
other postal reforms of great Importance, with
view of making the Department selfsustaining.
Year: 1860

We never saw a bashful man who was
not the soul of honor. Though such may
blush and stammer, and shrug their shoul-
dcrs awkwardly unable to throw forth
with ease the thonghts they would ex
press, vet commend them TO us our faiths
ful friends.


There are fine touches in their chaiac>
ters that time will mellow and bring out,
perceptions as delicate as the faintost tint
is to the unfolded rose and their thought
is not the less refined and beautiful that
they do not flow with the impe:uosity of
the hallow streamleS.


We are astonished that such men are
not appreciated, that ladies with really
good hearts and cultivated intellect will
reward the gallant Sir Mastachio Brain
less with smiles and attention, because he
can fold shawl SO gracefully and handy
compliments with Parisian elegance, while
they will not condescend to look upon
the worthy man who feels for them rev
erence so great that his every mute glance
is worship.


The man who is bashful in the pres.
ence of ladies is their defender when the
tongue of the sanderer would defame
them. 1t is not he who boasts of con-
quests or dares talk gliby Of failings that
exist 10 his imagination alone his cheek
will flush with resentment, his eyes flash
with anger, to hear the name of woman
coupled with q coarse oath and yet he
who would die to defend them is least
honored by the majority of the fair
sex.


Who ever heard of bashful libertine ?
The anamoly was never seen. Ease and
elegance are his requisites, and upon his
lips sits fattery, ready to pay court to
blue eyes or black ; he is never nonpluss-
ed and he never bushes. For glance
he is in raptures for a word ne would pro-
fessedly lay down his life, Yet it Is he
who fills our city dens with wrecks of
female purity it is he who profanes the
holy name of mother, desecrates the
shrine whore domestic happiness Is thro.
ned, ruins tie heart that trusts in him,
pollutes the very air he breathes, and all
under the of polish ed gentleman. La.
dies, word in your ear have YOU low.
ers and would you possess a worthy hus>
band Choose him whose delcacy
prompts him to stand aloor, while others
crowd around you. If he bushes, STAN.
mers even at your approach, consid
er them as so many signs of his exalted
opinion ofyour sex. If fhe is retiring and
modest, let not thousand fortunes weight
him down in the balance, for depend up.
on it, your life will be happier with power.
ty, than with many other surrounded 10y
the splendor Of palaces.
Year: 1860

OF Lue A4udASAs
Mr.. ED1ToR IL observe with sorrow,
notice in your paper that the steamer West
ern Metropolis is to make pleasure excur-
sion on Sabbath, Sept. 9Th.


lam surprised that the desire Of the own
ers of said steamer to make money out of the
occasion of the Inauguration of the Perry
Statue, should override the law of the land,
and the growing public sentiment of the
country, that the Sabbath is an institution,
both as Divine appointment, and Of human
expediency. Aside from the view of such an
excursion, as a violation of Gods law and in
furious in its tendency upon mans best tenn
poral good; it will be stain upon the fair
fame of our beautiful Forest City, which will
detract much from the honorable distinction
sheis ambitious to deserve, by the erection
of a monument to the heroic Perry. Why
should this temptation to commit an imm.Or-
ality be placed before the many strangers
who will then. be in our city, which they
would shrink from engaging in, at then
homes and in the respective communitiei
where they reside?


For the sake Of Christianity, humanit,
and the honor of Cleveland it is earnestl!
hoped, that the Sabbath excursion viii b
i given up.
Year: 1860

PERsONAL.-We are pleased to see that Eli
Bruce, Esq, has so far recovered from his
serious accident as to be able to return to this
city, and resume his law business. We are
also happy to learn that be not only saved
his limb, but that the prospect is for a full
recovery in time. .aL u-f
Year: 1860

E1eHTH WARD MEETINs.-The Republicans
of the Eighth Ward will meet on Friday
evening next, on Main street near the new
Lincoln pole. The meeting will afterward
adjourn to the lot corner Of Pearl and Wash
ingtOn streets, where speaking will take.
place. A Wide Awake escort will attend. q
Year: 1860

Inauguration Of the Perry Statue.


The following has been adopted by the
proper Committee as the programme of the
Inauguration of the Perry Statue to take place
at Cleveland on the 10th day of September
next it being the 47th Anniversary of the
Battle of Lake Erie.
Year: 1860

"BHLY, M boy" said short sighted and
rather Incorporate father to his son. a bright
little fellow of about five summers, did you
take my glasses p "No, pa, but ma says she
guesses as you took em fore you come home
Year: 1860

To tell all your secrets is generally folly,
but that folly is without guilt +; to commun:-
cate those with which you are entrusted is
always treachery for The most part combined
With folly.
Year: 1860

JoNEs' REIIEF.-One Jones' who had been
sent TO prison for marrying two wives, excused
himself by saying that when he had one she
fought him. but when be got two they fought
with each other
Year: 1860

MANY a true heart that would have come
back like a dove to the ark, after its first
transEression, has been frightened beyond re-
call by the savage cruelty of an untorgiving
spirit.
Year: 1860

There is a sentiment in the following lines which will
find an echo in every breast against which the storms of
life have beaten Many man, SCARED in the warfare Of
rs will feel his eyes moiSen in recalling the potency of
uober's love
Year: 1860

RAIN N NoRTHRRS LorIsIASA.-The Franklin
Sun of the 3lstsays:


We had tremendous storm Of rain on Tuesday
another during the night, and a third on Wednes
day morning. All the previous rains that we have
had scarcely made puddle holes in the creek, but
these last filled it half full and set it to running.
Year: 1860

Concordia will make somewhat less corn than
usual, but it is never attempted in that parish TO
make as much as it needs. The land is oonsiaerea
100 valuable for the growth of any thing bt cotton
and the grain market of the west is too convenient
VIA the Mississippi The cotton crop will probably
be mnch under a full one, but will be fag