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From fhc N. F. Erening Post.

From the N. r. Erening Post. The cup which my Father has given me. sIiaIl not drink 1t.
 4 .sy 5 the and tic y alike we are trained Tor the skies. .p-.Nrs. Hemans. Do ye not know-do ye not feA
 How much of earthly taint, Lingers around the human heart,
 And makes the spirit faints How many foolish, wrong desire,
 Doth lead the mind astray, 1n the wide search for happiness,
 Far from the marrow way!" And even when the light of joy
 10 beaming Q CT tine heart, How few are guided by it's rays
 To choose tine < better part. No! ye forget, when all around
 Is smooth and bright and fair The Being who bcstows the good, ss5 Ind makes us all his care. Aye: ofentimes forgef-untiI
 He, who is wise and just, Sends down his messengers of grief, To Proue our hope and trust. Then not for us--oh! not for us--
 To say what should be given By Him, who knows how much we need To turn onr hearts to heaven! M. E. '
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Runaway Negro in Jail.

WAS committed to my cllsto-
 H ,dy, on the Sth inst. by Samuel R19 Deloach, a NEGRO MAN, who b3W says his name IS ALFRED- ss-.&.- Said negro is about thlrty-two
 years of age, five feet seven and hree-quarterinches high, yellow complex ion, both ears cropped, the first joint off of the fore-finger of the left hand.
 At the time the said negro was appre- hended, and when first committed to my custody, he stated that he belonged to a Mir. William Owen, who resided on the Washita river, in the state of Louisiana, and that he had absconded about a year ago. Since his confinement in jail, he ac- knowledges to have lied, and now confesses to belong to MT. William Liverit, or Leveret, living in St. Francisvilie, state of Mississippi.
 The owner of said negro is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take him away, otherwise he will he disposed of as the law prescribes.
 HENRY L. BISCOE, Sherif & Jailor
 of Phillips county, A. T.
 Helena, Feb. 9, 1881. 50-l3p
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.gRSS. .Nvg. HOOPER.

I'D EspEcTFuLLy informs the Ladies of Lit Ia tie Rock, and its vicinity that she has opened a MILLINERY SHOP, where she keeps constantly on hand, all kinds of Ladies Bonnets of the latest fashions from New Orleans.
 Mrs. H. will bleach and trim Leghorns.
 March 2e. tf
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United Slides of America, Territory of .Arkansas, County of Chicof.

CHIcoT CIRCUIT CouRr. NOVEMBER
 TERM, 1880.
 samuelJenkins, Attachment founded on
 account for SSS9 and
 { twenty-eight and three- Thomas James. quarter cents.
 A ND now at this day came the plaintiff, "A by Clark his attorney, and the defend- ant not having entered his appearance and filed special bail to the plaintiffs action in this case, according to the form of the stat ute in such case made and provided, there fore on motion of the plaintiff, by his attor- ney, in this behalf, 1t is ordered by the Court, that the said plaintiff cause to be published in some newspaper printed in this Territory, for four weeks successively, the nature and amount of the said plaintiffs demand, and notify the said defendant that an attachment has been issued against his estate, and that unless he shall appear by himself or attorney, and file special bail to the aforesaid action, on or before the third day of the next term, q judgment will be entered against him, and his estate sold to satisfy the same, and that this cause be continued to the next term of this Court. A true copy from the record-teste,
 JAMES BLAINE, Clerk
 Chicot Circuit Court. .Hnrch 9, 1891. 50-4ac
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Notice.

have left cur Books, Notes, and w Accounts, with F. T. CRuTcHFIELD Esq. who is duly authorized. as our attor- ney, to settle the same.
 R. NJ. FRENCH, ss Go. LiHle Rock, .Narch 30, 1891. 4sei
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. Hating fhe Adpantdgs. Tom Hobbs ssas queer fellow in his day, and lived in place called Squam, somewhere on Cape Ann. Tom would drink like a fish, and when he had taken his fifth glass of a morning, no man possessed more shrewdness. When in this con dillon and in his happiest mood Tom, one morning, met gentleman on horse- back, whom he had never put eyes on before. As is customary in the country, Tom, immediately ascosted him.
 "Ah! here you are, my good fellow, dow dye do? Upon my honor, 1t does my heart good to see you once more. flows your family, and the old woman, we haven't seen her this long time when is she coming down to see my wife?'
 q am quite well, thank you," said the gentleman, ,"but indeed, sir, you have the adyantage?''
 "Advantage! my good fellow, what ad vantage?n inquired Tom. s'Why, real. ly sir, beg your pardon" replied the gentleman, ssbut do not know youp
 "Know mer' exclaimed Tom, sswell, ] don't know you--where in the deuce is the advantage?"
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United States of .Anserica, Territory of .1rkansas. CONWAY COUNTY CounT. JANUARY
 TERM, 1881.

.TTPON the motion of James Lemons, v guardian of Paulina McElmurry, de- ceased :: ordered that said guardian sell Maria and Simon, slaves, belonging to said minors estate, at Public Auction, on the second day of the next term of this Court, for the purpose of paying the said dece- dents debts, and 1t is farther ordered. that the said guardian enter into bond with se- curity in the amount of five hundred doi- lars, conditioned for his faithfully distri- outing the money arising from said sale, and farther ordered, that a true copy of this order be three times inserted in some newspaper printed in this Territory.
 true copy taken from the order book.
 Atteste,
 JAMES WAND, Cieri. .March g, 1881. 52-3w
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The Steamboat Waverley,
 CAPTAIN PENNYWIT.

Will ply regularly a during the ensuing sea- HeesS son, between New-Or- ss leans and the several landings on the Arkansas river, and when ever the watcrwilI admit, will proceed as sf.r ..pp as Cantonment Gibson and the Vest ern Creek Agency.
 Little Rock, March 30, ls3l- 4otf
 frThe WaverIey left this place on the 27th inst. for Cantonment Gibson, and is expected to return in about 10 days, when she will proceed direct to New-Orleans.
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booking through nature, up to nature.
 God.'

 booking through nature, up to nature's
 God
 What higher source of qualification can there be than to stroll amidst the groves. or wanderoyer mountainheights, and enjoy the magnificent scenery of na- turc, and inhale the breeze teeming witl, fragrance and redolent of fsweets while you are inpursuit of a richer banquet, a more delightful spectacle, the fair and exquisite gifts of Flora
 ssEach beauteous flower.
 Tis ali i,les, roses and assanline. '' s-ss E.
 And such an endless variety, too, of forms, and hues, and shapes, almost as infinite as the everlasting changes of the kaleidoscope, and yet all harmonizing and blending ill one splendid picture of beauty.
 Bon .Mot. MT. Page, a gallant old bachelor, being incompany with anum- Der of young Ladies, picked up the glove 'of ono of them, which ile returnsd with the following extcmpore:
 If but from Giore you, take the letter c, Then Giove is ioue, which devote to thee. Upon which she aptly replied And if from Page yon take the letter r. Then Page is age, x that won't do forme.
 The .New 7estanent Degraded. We are concernedto learn, from an article in the last Quarterly Resicso, that the British and Foreign Bible Society, have lately published translation oi this sa- cred volume in the, Negro dialect of the West Indies. F know of nothing |solikely tobring the Scriptures into con. ltcmpt as a publication of this kind.
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CHIooT CIRCUIT CouRr, NOVEMBER
 TERM, 1880. Eueline Ussery,
 .Nastain Ussery.
 4 ND now at this day came the plaintiff, "A by her attorney, and the Court being satisfied that the defendant in this case Is not an inhabitant of this Territory: It IS therefore ordered by the Court, that an alias summons issue in this case, and that the said defendant have notice by apubii- cation in some ne xspaper published in this Territory. for six weeks excessively, that 8 petition for divorce in this case has been filed against him, and that if he docs not appear and defend said petition, on or be- fore the first day of the next term of this Court. the said petition will be taken for confessed, and decree had upon it accord ingly, and that this case be continued until the next term of this Court.
 4 true copy from the reeord--teste,
 JAMES BLAINE, Clerk
 Chicot Circuit Court. .March g, 1891. 5o-6zr.
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SETTLE UP.

A IL those indebted to the firm of Wilson "A < Steaca1t, are respectfully requested to call and make immediate settlement, by note or otherwise. Settlement by CASH would be most acceptable, as it is their wish to close the business of the firm with out delay.
 WILSON & STEWART. Fe5. ?, 1881. 45-tf
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L.H W' .NDTEgE.

AzVA " " TI n II EZo W LILLIAN TRihfi3LE, Attorney a. W Law, will practice in the Superior Court, at Little Rock, and in the counties of Clark, Hampstead, and Lafayette, in the First Judicial Circuit. and Crittenden, Philips, and Chicot, in the Fourth Judicial Circuit. He will also attend to the col. lecting business throughout the Territory
 His residence, Washington, Hempsteaa county, A. Fl
 Juiy q, 1880. I7-E.
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hind foot, near fifteen hands high, eight or nine years old, has been branded on the left shoulder, but cannot ascertain with what letter, shod before-Appraised to fif- ty-fve dollars.
 Also, one SORREL HORSE, with some white on his forehead, six or seven years old, branded on the near shoulder with the letter F some saddle spots, about fifteen hands high, both hind feet wIite-Apprais- cd to sixty-fve dollars, by us, this 24th No vember i7.Sii
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LIVERY STABLE. AC,

LSOR the accommodation of his friends, 2 and Travellers in this part of the Ter ritory, the subscriber keeps constantly at his Stable, in Little Rock, to hire, several good SADDLE HORSES. and a
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4 Lamyer's Story.-Tom strikes Dick over the shoulders with rattan as big as your little finger. A lawyer would tell you the story something in this way.
 ssAnd that whereas the said Tom as at the said providence, m the year and day aforesaid, in and upon the body of said Richard, in the peace of God and the state, then and there being, did make a most violent assault, and inflicted a great many divers blows, kicks, cuffs, thumps, bumps, contusions, gashes, wounds, hurts, cuts, damages, and inju- ries, in and upon the head, neck, breast, stomach, lips, knees, shins, and heels of the said Richard with divers. sticks, slaves, canes, poles, clubs, logs of wood, stones, guns, dirks, swords, dag gers, pistols, cutlasses, bludgeons, blun- derbusses, and boarding bikes, then and there held in the hands, fists, claws, and clutches of him, the said Thomas.
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aWhenI heara man, who professes to be the ambassador of Christ, denoun- eng in measured terms, the honest reli- gious belief of others, and trying to re yive those passions, which in other times, plunged Christian Europe into such shameless scenes of blood and crime, am ever moved to the conclusion that in that man there is spirit of uncharlta- bleness condemned by every precept of christianity. Charity is the very soul of religion. Its mandate is s.love thy neigflbor as thyseif, and God above ali things It embraces lovingly the whole human species of every cline and color, no matter of what sect or condi- tion. ltfnrther enjoins, that we should live in peace with one another, that we may enjoy on earth the foretaste of of that beatitude which reigns eternally in Heaven, and lie who is not constantly under its benign and characteristic influ- cncc, is unfit to herald the cheering ti- dings of the cross"
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TWO-EIORsE CARNAGE,

This Carriage is intended to convey pas sengers to any part of the Territory and persons travelling to the Hot Springs, par ticnlarly, or to the Post or Arkansas, will find it to their advantage to eai. His dri- vers are careful and well acquainted with the country.
 c. BRUMBACK. Little Rock, .Narch g, 1881. 52-13w
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Hanaan Respect.-Human respect is the sentiment which induces us to follow the laws of decorum; a sentiment high y laudable and necessary, but which Is too often confounded with an extremely dangerous pusilanimity, the fear of rid lcule. 1t is stupidity to despise well founded ridicule, but it is meanness to dread that which is sunfounded. This is certainly the rule by which we ought to be guided. His foel-hardiness to incur just ridicule by violating customs uni versally received in rational or merely indifferent things; but to brave the shafts |of satire in defence of decency, or in the performance of truly benevolent and useful actions, is showing proper spir- it, and that we know how 10 think and now to act.
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Strays aken Up.

WAS shown to us by Jeremi- sTA ali Mathews, of Spadre town NM ship, in the county of Pope, e@A " and Territnry of rkansas. one esss&=gX.... ess& BAY HORSE, with blaze
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A Clergyman seeing his son abont to take ' glass of bitters, says 4son do not zrink that filthy stuf for ardent spirits ke the worstenemy you have" !" q know
 stheF E replied the son, ~but VIC are a61Inanded to love our enemies -so
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:; ;,uart'"sb'irg prices csrresa sorreetea ,scstI,
ALEXANDRIA Oct

FLoURs-Last week the wagon nr;ce Of
Flour was stsady at 500, with the exception
81 re" ioads taken occasionally, in the lat.
ter part OF the week, at 5.O4. On F,;d.v
and Saturday the price would have advanced
aad toe quantity coming 10 market been suf
hcientiy large to make it an object to bid
Sales were made from stores in the early mart
OF tue week at $40 to 5,I2l. On SATURDAY
there were several transactions, terms kent
secret, supposed TO have been at 30 10 3 a.
Fhari Flour was sold towards the close Of
tue week at 500, but gu Saturday holder, of
that description demanded higher prices
The principal Cause of the advance was
scarcity; but we are inclined to the opinion.
That the advices from London had some ef
iect OH both buyers and sellers Our stock
is now estimated at $500 bbls.
Yesterday, early ia the day, two or thrse
loads were taken at sos; but the principal
receipts were at %, and a few loads bro
as high as ia and 10; one 5 l6 In bar
Ter; aud Shenandoah 40 Sales from stores.
kins street, at 30 Gazette.
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EbUBLtC SALE Will be sold, on the
FL premises where now live, on Iaesday,
The 25th day Of October nert, some valuable
Horses, three of them first rate Saddle Hor
ses, the rest good Work Horses, one iily by
Marylandes; 1000 bushels Stone Coal; loco
bushels Corn; some Rye aud Oaal OF Wheat:
one Wagon and Gears, Household and kitch
en- Furniture; PINE PLANK, some articles
of DRY GOODS, and two Stills All Of
which property will be sold on credit Of six
mouths
My MILLS will be offered for sale on the
same day The terms mate easy aud known
on the day of sale. good title can be
made, as my property will be clear of all and
every incumbrance previous 10 that day.
JAMES FORMAN.
Septemher Is JS3I-ts
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BLlC SALE Tie subscriber intend
Il ing TO remove. will offer at pubic sale,
on Thursday The 2oth o. October neat, at his
dwelling house In Marlinsbprg, all his House.
hold and Kitchen Furniture, Consisting OF
Beds, Bedsteads, Secretary, several Bu.
reaus, / excellent Clock, Tables, Chairs, Sc
veral ) STOVES, | first rate MI OH COY,
Ovens, Pots, &c. Also, some Ia,lner's Tools.
Curriers' Tables AID hniges, Wheelbarrows
with a number OF other articles not necessa
ry 10 mention Six months credit will be gi-
ven on all sums 81 live dollars and upwards;
under that sum the cash will be required
bond with approved security will also be re-
quired Of every purchaser 10 the amount of
five dollars and upwards. Due attendance will
be given by me 4. DE,VENNEY.
September %, 1881.
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EHEAViNG BUSINESS. --Thc suoscri
w Der respectfully informs The citlzeus oil
Martnsbnrs and vicinity, that he has com
merced the WEAVING AND DYING BU
SINESS in the dwelling near John Dolls
lie will weave all kinds OF Table Linen,
Counterpanes, Coyerlets, and all kinds oil
plain work, and engages that il shall be done
IN the best manner aud most moderate pr
ces--ile has on hand, the best Cotton Ooun-
terpanes OF different patterns, which will be
sold remarkably low, those in want oil the
article, will find them good and cheap.
JOSEPH DAVIS.
NIarlinsburg, Sep. s, 1881.
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FEUBLIC SALE-Wiil be sold by public
E auction, at the late residence OF John
Criswell, dec d. near Little Georgetown, on
Wednesday the 9th day Of .Noeem6er neat, all
the personal property belonging TO said deed
consisting of a number OF valuable work hor-
SEES. brood mares and colts; mich cows, fat
and stock cattle; about one hundred hogs,
fifty of them fattening, large flock Of choice
sheep; farming utensils OF every description,
two wagons. one cart, ploaghs, harrows,
wheat fan. cutting box, horse gears of every
description; 1900 bushels corn, large guam
tity Of wheat and rye by the bushel, grain in
the ground; household and kitchen furniture
of every kind, among which ale good fea-
Their beds, bedding, bedstsads, tables, chairs,
bureau. desks. an excellent clock. ten plate
stove and pipe, SIC. together with large
number of articles net necessary 10 pariicn
larise. Nine months credit will be given the
purchaser on all sums over five dollars, upon
giving bond with approved security; undel
, that sum, cash Sale 10 begin early in the
day and continue from day TO day until al
is sold. ay-At the same time and place, Sc
veral NEGROES will be hired, by the year
from the FIRST Of January next
JOHN CRISWELL, jr. Z asr.,,.
ABRAHAM CRISW ELL, 'AN'' :
Berkeley co. October 8, 1884
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IA 10 THE PUBLIC The undersigncd
FL asails herself OF the opportunity ol IN
forming the friends OF her deceased husband,
and the public 10 general that sha wall con
tinue to carry on the TAILORING BUSl
NESS ia the dwelling house next to the
1iobs Tavern in Martnsburs The business
OF the Shop will he attended to by her bro
Their, WILLIAM BILLMiaE, who is fully com
petent for the same Having a large and
helpless family entirely dependent on the bu
ness Of the Shop, she hopes, aod conGdenfi,
expects from generous public, a snare oil
patronage.
CATHARlNE CURTIS.
Martnsburg, Sept. ~, 1881
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N.0lloE. The puoIic are cautioned a
AZ gainst purchasing, or RECEIVING an
assignment from Johs Suber, or his agent.
on four bouds executed by the subscriber.
one ior five hundred dollars, due on the III
oil November next, each of the Others fall
ing due on the first November, 1882. 1888.
and 1884, for three bun fred dollars and un,
wards, each, as | am not satisfied as to The
consideration for which they were executed.
and am determined not TO pay the same un-
less compelled by law.
JOHN CAIN.
Berkeley county Oct "a ,eet
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: d SAiLORiNG BUSINESS The sub
scribsr respectfully Informs the ciiixens
of Martinsburg and adjoining country, that
he has commenced the TAILORING BU-
SlNESS, in the Stone House belonging to
MIR. Jocob Poisal, aud nearly opposite the
Globe Tavern, where he is prepared to exc
cute all orders in his lac OF business, on the
shortest notice and best style. He Will,
at all times, be furnished from the city OF
Philadelphia with the very latest fashions.
Ills prices shall be moderate--from deter
mination TO please, he solcts from a gener
Gus public a share OF patronage. asking the
same no longer than he may deserve 1t: The
publics Humble servant,
THOMAS HARRIS.
Martinsburg, August Is, 1891.
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TJEAVlNG BUSiNt.SS.--The suDsori
w Der respectfully inlorms the citizens o
Martipsburg and vicinity, that he still con
tlnnes the WEAVING BUSlh ESS, in the
dwelling opposite john Dolls He willwe
all kinds OF Table Linen, baggIng, Cover
hts, and all kinds OF plain work, and engages
that it shall be done IA The best manner and
most moderate prices.
JOHN r. BOCKY.
Martinsburg, Sept %, lo3l.--3t
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FSYULLlNG. DYING, AND DRESSING

ESNuLLlNG, DYING, AND DRESSING
FL OF CLOTH. &c.--lIhe subscribers re.
specifically inform the public, that in addition
to the manufacture OF al! kinds of woollen
goods they are now ready 10 receive every
description OF country work, such as tullnlg,
Dy'ag, G'd Dressing Of Cloik, Biakeis, Elaa
mel, aud all kinds OF FANCY DYING: an
Of which shall be done in the best manner
and on the shortest notice As one Of the firm
viii devote his whole attention 70 the perform
ance Of work entrusted To their care. they
hope to receive a liberal share Of the public
patronage They still continue to pay the
highest price in cash for WOOL.
JOHN N. RIDDLE g. Co.
july o. 1884,
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September Is. lS3I.-ts
DUBLIC SALE.-Wll be sold, on Wed.

EUBLIC SA1.E.-Will be sold, on JYed
H. nesaoy The 26t day Of 0cto5er, inst. if
fair, if not, the next fair day thereafter. at
the late residence Of Ebn Taylor, deceased
near Suickers's Ferry, Frederick county,
number of valuable NEGROES, a large
stock of valuable work horses, uuules and OK
en-; Mich cows, about 400 hogs; Farming
utensils, such as broad and narrow wheel
wagons, carts, plouahs, harrows, &c one
carriage and harness; one set OF olacksmith's
tools; Household and kitchen furniture. A
credit oil nine months win be given on all
sums over ten dollars, the purchaser giving
bond and approved security; OF that sum aud
under the cash will be required. Sale to
commence at O'Clock, A. ~.
GRIFFIN TAYLOR,
administrator Of ELin Taylor, decd
Frederick co Octobe. 6, 1881.
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EbR. DAVIS has relinquisbed the design
81 b be entertained, short tine since, Of
removing to Charlestown lie may he found
by those who may wish to consult him, eli
Their at his shop opposite the Globe Tavern,
or at Capt Ranson's.
Msrtinsburg, October 6, lssli
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NlAEkIED.

On the 2ist ult by the Rev Mr.. Monroe,
MI GEcHGE Scorr kkNEEDY, Of Washing
tuu ecuuiy. Md to Miss REBEecA l. d@ugh-
ttl u Mr. Van SweariGSen, Of jefferson CO.
bed
On Sunday last. Isaac, infant son Of Mr..
y llliam \. Thompson, OF this places