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The Arkansas advocate., 1836-07-15
JOHN HALE, I'HOs. PHILLIPS, VIM. SCOTT.
TzzH TOWN 0g V.A .N E EsR E N

S situated Tn Crawford county on the left bank of the
 Arkansas river about five hundred and fifty miles from the ssisspp by the course of the river and few miles below the Indian boundary line The immediate stua- ton is picturesque and pleasing to the eye easily ap- proachable by the roads, unusually elevated for posi- tonon the margin of the rverind5ed portion of the townste IS high and commanding eminence-with an abundant and neVerfalng supply of the most paatabe and the purest water Steam boat navigation this pont and for distance above, safe and river affords; it's extension to any great distance above preearlous uncertain and not to relied
 Van Buren has extensive regions ot back ceun- try support it. beyond all shadow of competition, than any other point place this river in the Ierro- ry known the writer The contiguous settlements o1 Lees creek and Frog Bayou have here their trade The arge populous and agricultural county of " ashington i'll this Territory must to Van Buren the point of embarkation for her produce, and seek her sup ply of essential articles from the quarters with equal truth, and with equal positveness may the remarks be made of southwestern Missouri. rapidly advancing in numbers, in and in wants. To add another weghty item in the list of advantages the pro seted United States road, in train of execution. from Jackson Lawrence county by the county seat of zard and Washington, crosses the Arkansas river at Van Buren.
 The proprietor invites the merchant the mechanic the capitalist generally and all persons of enterprise and ergy of character make investments in this towh scous that they will meet with early and adequate requital for amount advanced or exertion applied.
 The undersigned being the sole proprietor of this town
 1.-the contract heretofore existing between him and the late Gen. Win. Montgomery having been rescinded, and all disputes to title from that and all other quarters fully adjusted and annued-is ready dispose o ots and give indisputable titles.
 Gentlemen wishing to invest money, to locate in thriving town, will do we'll to examine the superior natural advantages and plats of Buren, where lots are offered, private sale very moderate terms and on accommodating credts-and reduction in price will be made to those making immediate improvements on their purchases. THOMAS PHILLIPS.
 Yan Buren, April g, 183o.-5-tf
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NEW GOODS.

TyE subscribers have just received direct from New \ York and Philadelphia, large and general assort- men fseasonable G0ODS consisting in part o the tol lowing articles, viz:- Sup. blue, black and fancy cold cloths ss ss 's < kersimeres \ large lot of satinets handsome assortment of silk velvet, Marseilles, Va lencia. and swansdown vestings Cents socks Italian eravats and silk pocket handker- chiefs, in great variety Ladies' and gents silk, hoskin, and beaver gloves Ladies' and gents silk, lambswool, worsed and cotton hose and half hose Narrow and double width merincs and Clrcassians, va rious coors Ladies' hernani, bonde gauge and silk dress handker chefs-handsome style Ssupr. black, Italian and lustring silks Fancy cold, gros de Nap, plain and ig'd do, Pink, blue, green, yellow and white Florence Black and white satin Large assortment of prints, painted musns and ging hams-suitabe for the Cambrc and jaconet muslins Plain and figd Swiss null and book dos < bobbuet Bobhinet lace edgng and footing Thread lace and edging handsome style of bonnet ribbands
 belt do. Lustring ribband, all Nos and colors Merino shaws and handkerchiefs Long lawn and linen caTnbric handkerchiefs s-4, A and 5-4 brown and bleachcd cotton Plaid and striped domestcs apron and furniture checks Valencia and Waterloo do do Irish linen, and linen cambric Bed ticking and twilled cottons Damask and Russia diapers Corded skirts; few ladies' cloaksa fashionable article White red, green and yellow dannels Salisbury flannel and rattinets White and red Canton flannel Red, white and green Mackinaw blankets Rose and point blankets
 Ready Made Clothing. Sdpr. blue, black and dahlia dress and frock coats Brown and petersham over coats Supr. cloth and kersimere pantaloons Blanket over coats, and clothing for negroes
 fl General Assortment oj HARDWARE, CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE, 4 good assortment of saddlery 30 cases ladies' and gents boots and shoesi 20 cases hats and caps
 fl Large Lot of
 Wines & Liquors. 34 bas,sst Champagne, extra brands, Powder, lead, shot, Sc. &c
 ftA-The above goods will be sold theowest possi- bic for cash the usual products of the country Dec. II, 1885. $. HILL & co.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-07-15
MOUTH OF ARKANSAS.

TvIE subscribers respectfully inform the Fublc that
 they still continue the Storage and Forwarding bu- siness at the Mourn OF ARKANSAS RIVER. They have completed their large and eommodous warehouses and ready to receive and forward all goods produce c that may be consigned to them for pnent All business entrusted to them will be punctual ard what is of more importance, speedily attended They have no interest in any steamboat whatever, and rely only the faithful discharge ofther business for patronage and favor.
 Persons ascending the Arkansas will fndthe passage through the mouth of Arkansas equally good at all times and better at some. than through the o-as boats often pass down the former when the depth of ter does not admit passage through the latter.
 They will also transact COMMISSION BUSINESS of eve- " kind which may be entrusted to the--buying up- country produce on the river &c.
 Having recently been informed that n1isrepresensa- ions are aioat to the pracesblty of travelling from the Post of Akansas to this place. by land account of water and other obstructions, feel it duty we owe ourselves and atravelng community to state that good road Is open, and, with very slight excep- ons, direct and dry route from this place to the Post, and only about 27 miles distant.
 ~&Flf unremitting care and attention will merit it, they trust to receive share of public patronage.
 MAPES, RYAN x co. 1 sdouth cf .arkansas, Jug. l5. 1e35.--2otf
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NEW GOODS AGAIN!

E%7E have just received, direct from Philadelphia, and are now opening, large and well assorted stock of STAPLE AND FANCY GOODS, of every de- scrpon, adapted to the present and approaching son. Also, Hard,oare, Gtdss and Queeas0are assort- edand generalassortment of Grocerjcs and Liquors; which we will sell very low, wholesale retail for cash or to punctual customers time.
 Purchasers respectfully invited to call and examine our stock feel assured that suit them both US to price and quality. L. &1 ". k. GIBSON.
 Little Rock, May 27, 1896.
 GE5-Also, received at Pine Bluffs, by F. GInsoN a large and we'll assorted stock of STAPLE So FANCY Hardware, Queensware and Glassware Sugar, Coffee, Fea Salt, and very general assortment of Groceries and Liquors; all of which will be sold unusually low.
 Pine Bl ifs. May 27. IS 6.
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nEE1GHN. A. H'.

VIE subscriber has established himself at the above Il named place, where he will be prepared to transact all business intrusted to him. COMMISSION MERCHANT. He has hand choice assortment of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, &c.
 He IS prepared make contracts for the delivery of LUMBER of all kinds, satced agrecably to order.
 0--Constant employment and liberal wages given to RArrsMENs k. T. DUNBAR.
 March 3, 1s36.-5o-1y&tf
 ELGfN is situated on Black River, about 20 miles above it's junction with White River
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'
 KE NOTICE.

A LIEN Farmer and Mary Ana his wife, and James "A McFaddin and Nancy his wife, that [, James Pat terson administrator of the estate of William Anthony decd will apply, the first day of the county court of Crawford county be holden the first Monday of August for the purpose of getting order sell the undivided saves Lethe and sdsan belonging said fate-when and where you may attend if you think pro- per. JAMES PATTERSON adnt'r
 ofthe estate of U3ltiam Anthony, decd. June 9, 1Sa6.-l3-6w-pr's fee ST.
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FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.

AT AS stolen from the desk of the bar room of C. l.. w Jeffrles Hotel, Sunday evening" the 18th inst. about SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS. Among the notes stolen were four Si00 blls two of which upon the Planters Bank o Mssissppi-and it is supposed, from circumstances that all that bank S20 bill up- on the Union Bank of ennessee the other notes not collected except S10 bill the Bank of the U S.
 The above reward will be given for the apprehension and delivery of the thief S5 for the hefand return of the money toen The thief forced the front door and also the deskbeng bolder robbery than has been perperaed in this city, It beooves all good citizens be on the alert c. l.. JEFFRIES
 June 20 lS36.-I2tf
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-07-15
COTTON GINS.

A SUPERIOR article of Cotton Gins are constantly
 "A manufactured and kept on hand for sale by s. Duty at somerve Tenn ot the best polished English cast steel plate They also kept for sale by his agents in Memphis, NessTs. Winchester So Moon. Orders from Arkansas, addressed to Winchester S Moon, Memphis, for any number of saws wanted will be promptly attend ed to and orwarded and warranted to be of the first class of Gins. $. DUTY.
 June l, -Il-2am6m-pr's fec SI2.
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NOTICE

hereby given that the undersigned has taken out let ters of administration the estate of Temperas Collins deceased of the county of Johnson and rerrto- " of Arkansas and all persons having claims against said estare, will please present them within year. if not done in five years will be forever barred.
 ABRAHAM IASATER, adn'y
 offhe estafe of Temperance Collins, dec'd. Horse Head Creek, June %, lS36 l1-4t-prs fee g 50
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-07-15
TOWN LOTS TOR SALE.

FTyHE LOTS in the town of Whitsontown will be of- 1 ered for sale on the 10th day of July next on the premises, on credit fsx twelve and eighteen months. Whitsontown is situated seven miles from the Arkan- sas river, the north side the beautiful and fertile valley of the Big ulberyand is selected the per- manent county seat Of the large, populs and fast i- creasing county of Crawford Surrounded by large and fertile bodies of andnearly in the centre of one of the best counties in the West-with abundance Of good spring and stock water, 1t offers greater inducements than any county seat in the upper part of Arkansas It's site is happily chosen and picturesque, being level plain, in full view efthe mountains dividing the various tributaries of the Arkansas from those of White rvers h point of health place in the West surpasses it. Strangers and others wishing invest money n land will find 1t to their interest to parchase The western maa will shortly pass through this place.
 JOHN HALE,
 THOs. PHILLIPS,
 VIM, SCOTT,
 Commissioners. Whitsonovn, Crawford County Ark. May, l836-6tds The Gazette will insert the above till the day of sale, and forward it's account
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-07-15
TEs.HET' & ED U.NN'

EKs.4 E' 6Kc ED D'.V JV TTAYE received, direct from New York, general as- E \ sortment of DnY GooDs, HARDWARE QUEENS and GLASS WARE-among which are, 3-4 ahd A. brown sheetngs and shirtings Cotton Osnaburg, indigo plaids and checks Blue, drab and olive twihed jeans Twled ruby and mourning calico-large and small figure Super French prints-small fgurei printed jaconets Check, cross-bar and striped muslin Plain, plaid and striped gnghams; mourning do. Black Italian lustring colored gros de Naples Ladies' black and white silk gloves
 do. brown and white linen do.
 do. superior eolored duscatel do. do. do hoskin do
 do. black and white silk hose dos cotton dos
 do. gipscy Tuscan bonnets
 do. Tuscan gimp and Florence cottage do. Misses do. and straw do. do. Black silk vesting, and bombazine stocks Brown linen. Russia diaper rcd padding; Irish linen Lavender, Cologne and Florida waters Teeth brushes, ivory combs--6ne and dressing Razor straps, &c &c &c
 Also, per steamer Tecuuseh, from Louisville, Kentucky ieans do. tow linen; do. tobacco 1000 lbs. bar lead 20 kegs powder
 20 bags shot, assorted sizes, &Sc. Ssc. which they offer for sale the lowest market prices Little Rock, May Is, I636
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-07-15

nA SACKS Hapanna Coffee 10 bSls. Brown Sugar I " chest Imperial Tea;
 bbl. White Havanna Sugar 12 Corn Mills ALSO,
 Ia, II, and inch flat Bar Iron; Plough Moulds j; Collins Axes; Nails; Spades; Shoves. Ladies' White Satin, Lasting and Kid Slippers; Mis- ses' Lasting, Morocco and Kid do. Cents Calf and Morocco Boots; Kip Brogans, Shoes, Punps Boys Pegged and Sewed Brogans; Children's Morocco and Prunella Bootsjust received, and for sale by
 April 9. WATT S5 DUNN.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-07-15
FINE CLOTHING. Sc.
NOTICE.

NNIEEOEs
 IL persons are cautioned not to purchase in any "A way contract for a certain Spanish concession for six hundred afpens of land confirmed by the Superf Court of Arkansas, at the April term, 1S29 and irmed by an act of Congress approved June 25 s39o the original claimant Louis Placide, and conveyed said Placde to Hewes Scull by deed dated August 10th s2s, and by said Seull to Wn F. Woodruff, by deed dated 23d July, 1S32. persons hereby informed that said Wm D. Woodruff make title to the lands selected under said concession, inasmuch the said Woodruff the 3d of October, 1S32, executed his title bond to John Jones' late othe county of Chcot where by bound himself the penalty of twelve hundred and seventy five dollars to make the said Jones complctet tie to the lands be located under and by said conce sion-whch said bond now hold.
 MARY JONES, Executrx
 of John G. Jones, decd Chcot CO., May I. 1S36.-6-tf
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S SADDLERY.
SPUN COTTON,

A FRESH supply of superior Spun Cotton Nos. from "A 3 to 900, just received and for sale by
 May 20, 1856. L. 6 ". k. GIBSON.
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SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS. A SPLENDID assortment just opened. Every va "A riety will be found here that is fitting for the son. Gentlemen's clothing of every kind made by master workmen=-for sale by
 May 27. McLAIN x BADGETT.
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SJ " " EzR c%a scSIzrNG . ! ss.

Sy2-1EzzEs c--serzsEEzz--N17o,
 Qf euefy kiad and quaiaig Mexican and other fashionable Hats; Boots and Shoes Hardware; Groekery; saddlery; Wines; Brandies Cordials; Ginger Sweetmeats; Tamarnds in jars Tomato Catsup; Browns No. Tobacco Cut Chewing and Smoking do. Sugar and Coffee; Spices; Flour; Bacon with almost every article in the Dry Goods and Grocery lines.
 Persons indebted on last years account will confer particular favor by calling and settling the same. Little Rock, May27, 1886.
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Arrival and Departure of the Maiss

EASTERN.
 7rri0es-Mondays, Wednesdays 6r Fridays at e . Depa1tsTuesdays Thursdays 6 Saturdays, at6' q ~ VI
 NORTHERN. '1'sa' asrioes-Mondays tp Fridays, at ep Departs-W ednesdays SU Saturdays, at e a w ',
 PINE BLUFFS, '1ssG .aa,r'sss-Aonaays. 45.1z.,. a,andsaa at at 10, Deo"''s7-''4 4oA0'' ? .. rn.wronn 1,PsA .arrires1qesdays Saturdays 5.PM 1ep'' 's- oe9''15 - snrrs'Sss 6,P.g 'arsves- iVesaayg ~ rIeays' I a l,aM OePa'fs- " eoiiosuay D NO e'"euiaa F. 6,AM
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NOTICE.

A IL Mails will De closed one haIf houy beforo |.
 A time fixed for their departure. Letters denos;ss s in the Office after that time will be delayed for tba u quent mail. JOHN T. FULTON, p. NY
 Little Reck, Jan l, lS.6.-39-tf
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J. DE BAUN & co.

T-HAyE received from New York; and are prenaroa :. l E sell reasonable terms, large assortmens j Goods in their line, comprising, in addition to the s,
 cles in common use number of others entirely na s ;s this market, such ~
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-07-15

Tne Cherokee Purchase.-A writer in Poulson's s Advertiser, supposed be Mr. Boudnot, late editor of the Cherokee Phenx, states that the profits of the speculation to the United States, by the late treaty, will amount fourteen millions and half of dollars. The country ceded though worth 20 millions has been sold to the U. s. for five and half millions.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27
From the Babimorc .tmrricap, Janc %.
FROM MARYLAND IN LIBERIA.

DIR. JAMES Hall, Governor of MARYLAND in
Liberia, arrived in tins city on Friday evening last.
The intelligence that he brings of the condition ol
affairs At Cape Palmas, Is highly eratif, ing. and
fully corroboratrS the statements that have hereto
lore been received of the prosperity of this I'M
portant and Interesting settlement. The emigrant>
by the Fortune, which left Baltimore IN Dccem-
Der, 1889, arrived ont quite well, and the 2lth OF
March, tic date of the last adyicrs, had passed
through the fever without losS.-A primer of the
natlvr and England language, prepared by Mr..
" ilson and printed at Monrovia, has been rcceiv-
ed by the Society in Baltimore. The natives hold
the most friendly relations with the Colonists, and
the latter are conlcntcd, Industrious and happy.
\ head man of the Cape Palmas tribe-the So
cond " War-man" ofking Frccman-lccompanics
DE-. Hall, with a view of seeing for himself the
country and society which IS so Interested in Alri-
ca. lie is "A slrewd, intelligent man, and will no
doubt return 10 his people fully impressed with the
importance OF preserving the most friendly rrla-
tons with the ColonistS and the Society. Tho
prosperity of the COLONY, which iSnncxampled, is
tn" best evidence of the ability and talent of DIR.
Hal, who founded il, in the first instance, and who
has governed 1t SO ably until this time. II may
be interesting to the friends of Or. II. to know,
that he has returned in excellent hcalth-far better.
indeed, than when he left the United States on
the FIRST expedition.
The Colony of Maryland in Liberia has been
gradually increasing in the interest from the time
of its settlement. 1t is now we'll known throehout
the the United States, and has a high reputation
ON the coast of Africa. We feel rejoiced that the
efforts Of our State in this great cause should have
rcdouuded so much to her credit, and SD well il
lu>tratod her wisdom and Iibcrality.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27
LIBERIA.
from tie iGieaH Repository.
TO THE CLERGY.

ie hindness oil ministers oil the Gospel m ap-
pea'ine TO tirir respective congregations, on or n
pom '!' Iour'n Oh July, IN beilaIl ol lie American
'oiohi2alio1 HoeietN, has produced results of tie
Greatest importance to the cause. Tie society Is
ilnpress'vcly reminded OF its obligations in this re-
spect by the neal approach Of another anniversa-
r. OF or national independence and The Mana
gers respectfully request the reverend Clergy, OF all
denominations, TO renew, on that OCCASION. their he-
peVoleHi c%Ntrtions. " iii no portion OF Tie Ameti-
can People has The cause OF African Colonization
been a subject oil more anyloas consideration, or
OF inote cordial support. They cannot avoid per-
reising that the Colonization Society is strain
me every nerve 10 render Liberia a happy
asylum Tor such free persons ot color in our coon-
Try as choose to eInigfaie %tiIiier, and ticre 10 Gle
vdtc lhe'n IN the scale OF social being. They SEE,
too, that while II violates ~ rights, and assail, no
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27

=, Boston paper la. a good proieelfo for preserving
the political balance bctSccn the South and tie
North. II the Soull, il says. shall stfengtifen IL
self by nnnesine T,Nas 10 the Union, Tie North
will be- driven In take in The Eapadas. The anti
English and somewhat republican party in Cana
d haye ei>en ont, ju some Of flrir late addresses Ia
government, That IN ease of need thcy are certain
Of being aided by a r0iaateor drBB from the Uni
ted States. Not only, says tic Same paper, is the
eansc Of The Canadians a good causc, but there is
much good land IN Canada. The scheme is not
81 absurd Il, some persons may think il, and rs it
would have appeared a year since. \ Canadian
declaration of Independence would give it LIE md
motion. Moreover, a glance 1t the map will show.
that u large portion of I ppcr Canada would ft on
the United States moro aptly Than even Texas.
The system of volunteer armies IS a new and con-
yenicnl feature III modern politics, aud rs John Bull
has sci 50 good an example in Spain. he will moi
be 50 plaringly Inconsistent as to take offence al
our following it in our continent Of America.
Bar. .imu.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27

u The Washington Telegraph safest that Re
ben NJ. W lIliney resided in Canada during the Il
war and that he took the oath of allegiance
Great Britain, ard acted, during the war, or "a
of the war, as commissary Of the British arm,
As a reward for his zeal in the British service,
short time after the war was over. he was MAJ
President OF a Bank in Canada, in which capact
lie perpretrated a fraud, which compelled bin
lily 10 the United States, the victims of his frau
con'en'lng themselves with hanging him on a gal
lows and burning him in efigyl The Telearap
publishes a tao sim'fe of a note signed by him
President of the Bank. And this is the man VIII
now holds his office in the treasury buildings, am
manages the Deposite Banks!
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27

Tine cultivation of the Sugar Beet continues 10
draw attention in this country. Two letters, from
American gentlemen in France, are published in
the Globe, which contain valuable information con-
ccrniag the culture OF the beet. MIR. l,onaldson, of
Philadelphia, sent "A short timc since an agent 10
/ rance to acquire Il knowledge of the whole process
oil making sugar from hcoiS, from The sowing the seed
To the cryStalizition oftlc material. Mr.. Pcddcr,t the
agent sent, besides collecting as much as he could
oil what had been written on the subject, proceeded
to Douay, NalcncicnneS and Alras, where the
manufacture is conducted on a large scale and most
proiiahiA. MIR. Pedder says that three years ago
'iere were thirteen manufactures at Nalencicnnes,
ana mat there ar now sixty-four. Tho price of
land IN the neighhorhood has risen in that short
period rom 1--WE hundred francs an acre to twelve
hundred FROM one hundred pounds Of beet root,
'hey make SIX pounds of sugar, besides eight of
"oasSes with which To make the sugar of the sec
end faaiily, and fifteen pounds of cake, sufficient
10 Keep three sheep a day. This is an important
feature IN the manufacture, that the caput mortuum
can be turned to such account in feeding stock.
oir' Nanghan of Philadelphia takes great intercs, in
hifinS The experiment ttled III this county. Tho
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-06-27

u In the House of Representatives, on tn
18th instant, MIR. Mckay offered two resolutions
declaring that the accruing revenue is more thar
IS necessary for the wants Of the government. am.
that provision ought to be made for its reduction
and directing that the Secretary of the TreaSur,
report to tue House, at the next session. what al.
teration can be made in the existing tariff of du
ties, to effect this object, as well as the best mode
OF diminishing the revenue arising from the pub
he lands The design of these resolutions is eri-
IDENTIFY to get rid of the Distribution bill, lust passed
by the Senate--hnt the House refuse to consider
them. What need is there of reducing the duties,
&c, however, if, according to Wright and Ben
ton, there will be no smplus2 If there will be No
surplus, the resolutions are themselves alike unrruc
and impolitic.