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SPRING, gentle and lovely spring has again made her appearance, to gladden. us with her smiles All nature is decked in her luxuriant robes of green; the early spring flowers put forth and bloom, and whisper to the mind images of by-gone days. The green grass springs up, and wet by the early morning dews, appears as sparkling gems beneath the elastic tread. The garden, the orchard, the hedge, and the forest all smile in their gay covering. The sun pours forth his genial rays with more than wonted proIuseness, making the chilled blood course through our veins with joy and gladness.
 The streams and fountains have broken the icv chain, which has so long enthraled them, and as their waters go sparkling and dancing along to swell the siIvery main, they appear 10 assume more joyous aud musical voice at the approach of their fairy queen.- Innumerable chorsters of every species of singing birds are heard amid the green groves enrolling their varied notes to welcome the season of flowers. The pines have assumed a deeper and softer fringe of green, and the moss appears Gs q bed of the choicest velvet. The mon liain ivy and more odorilerous ho- nev suckle, delight us no less with their fra grance, than with the graceful fold of their delicate tendrls, which with bud and bloom entwine with increased fondness around the aged cypress and sturdy oak, representing old age supported by the buoyant hand of youth. Ali nature is cheerful and happy Should not we then who are so peculiarly blessed, raise our hearts in praise and thank fitness, to that Great and Good Being who has made such world fer our good and happiness: and so conduct ourselves in 1t, that we may reign with Him hereafter where there is continual spring and the chilling blasts of winter never enter. A.
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JEWISH TEMPLE DEsrRoYED-At Avig- non the Jewish temple has been destroyed by fire, with all which it contained, the hea- viest part of the loss being the sacred books many of which were of great antiquity. The collection of the Sepher 1Hord (Book of the Law was composed of 42 rolls of parch- ment, and was one ofthe richestin ill the world. This book contains q MS. of the pentateuch; and, to show the value of a copy, we arc in formed that it is at Jerusalem only that the Rabbins may devote themselves to this labor
 ' ears are consumed in the production of one of these copies; for the slightest error, the slightest ensure, the most minute imperIee- ton or inequality in the letters, neeesstates the recommencement of the work. The let ters ofthe book are counted, and are two mil lions in number. With the exception of that at Bordeaux, the edifce destroyed Is said to have been the finest Hebrew temple in France.
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TIE "FRANKL1N LYcEUMa will meet at the State House, on Saturday evening, the 18th inst. Questiea:-"Which affords the greatest feast e the sou-the pursuit, or the possession, of all ob. ject?'
 Let every member attend, at as early an hour as possible. No admission for spectators, as d general rule; but any one wishing 10 become member, can attend and the company of such is respectful y solicited.
 VIM. J. BLACKBURN,
 SEc'Y. NGrch 25 1916.
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YE7HE undersigned has taken the well known store
 | recently occupied by $. H. Tucker, Esq, for ton and Commission business He begs leave of the public, generally, to express hope that his long experience and fidelity in the above business, wil secure him the patronage of his friends and the com munity He is now fully prepared to receive con; signments of any description whatever; Sales Will be effected at any and all times, at the Auction Mart" upon Slaves, Real Estate, Merchandise, Household Furniture &c &c Returns made imme- dately after sales with promptness. Liberal adyan- ces will be made upon consignmens, when required, The Auction Mart will have regular sales on Mon day, Wednesday, and Saturdays, and on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings
 F. R. TAYLOR.
 March 2j l846-n25-Iy.
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CAPITOL OF THE SrATE.--The N. Orleans Commercial Times of the 10th instant says
 The act of the Legislature, mixing Baton Rouge the Seat of government of Louisiana, was signed by the Governor yesterday; and while we feel jealous of ourup-river citizens, and would have New Orleans the capitol oi the State, still we glory in the grand morale of this action on the part of those who are to re-creaie our laws, under the influence oi which, we everhope to see that law-abiding, and not law-evading principle which has been unfortunately of late years too frequently sqGinted at, if not carried out.
 The Constitution has been vindicated by the action of the General Assembly and the Executive. Now it is proper 10 oPPoee the ac. Of remouaz, by alte ing the Constitution, and if that can be accomplished the Capitol may remain here; if not, it is irrevocably lost to our city.
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STEAM AND HoRsE POWER SUPERSEDED. An ingenious Yankee, of Worcester, has constructed carriage for travelling on com mon roads without horse power. It consists of light frame upon three wheels, so con slructet, that small power applied to crank, propels the vehicle with great velocity over any common road. By means of a simple machinery the carriage may be turned in any direction. The whole concern, though made entirely of iron, with two principal wheels about four feet in diameter, is very light.
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We extract the following from the Vale dletory address of President Jones, of the late Republic of Texas, delivered at the cap Itol in the City of Austin, Feb 18th lS46.
 ''The Lone Star ofTexas. which ten wears since arose amid clouds, over fields of carnage, and obscurely shone for while, has eliminated, and, followingan inscrutable destiny, has passed on and become fixed forever Tn that glorious constellation, which all treemen and lovers of freedom in the world must reverence and adore-the Ameri- can onlon Blending its rays with its sisters, long may It continue To shine, and may a gracious Heaven smile upon this consum- nation of the wishes of the two Republics, now joined together in one. May the Unlon be perpetual, and may it be the means of conerring benefits and blessings upon the people of all the States," is my ardent prayer
 The final act in this great drama is now performed. The Republic of Texas is no more."
 We subjoin also short extract from the Inaugural address of Gov. Henderson of the State otTexas, upon entering upon the duties of that office.
 ''He have this day full entered the Union ol the North American Slates-let us give our friends, who so boldly and nobly advo- cated our cause and the friends of American liberty, no reason to regret their efforts in our behalf. Henceforth the prosperity of our sister states will be our perity-their happiness our happiness-thelr quarrels will be our quarrels and in their wars we will freely participate"
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Brandy, GsEn, yyincs. s,c.

4 Or. Pipes superior Cogniac and Seignitte Brandy Eh bbls brandy and Gin;
 do old Maderia;
 do do Port;
 box's do London particular Madeira;
 do do Pale Sherry;
 ? 9o do Champagne Cogniac Brandy; 10 do superior Caret and White Wine; do dc Cabinet Hook do.; 10 do Ghampaigne do; 2l do jugs superior Holland Gin; 10000 superior Regalia Segars. The above wIll be sold low to close consgn ment. I. R. TAYLOR March D, l84G.-n2s-2w.
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FRANKLIN R. TAYLOR,
 Y AS Just returned from New Orleans several X invoices ofDy Goods, Hats, Shoes, Groee ries &c SSc., which were bought al auction, iastrece4 ed per $. B. Republic, and in store, the following, viz: asssd eacoes, brown holland, hosiery linen, drilling, fringes, broad cloths, pilot cloths, Inseys, gambroon, musquito bars Lacot's patent thread, spool cotton, napkins, dapper red and white aan- nel, blankets, summer eoats, over eo4ts, summer pants vests, table covers, shawIs hdlfs tapes but tons hooks and eyes, pins needles, thimbles, sas- Penders, gloves, fans, parasols qns, tuck combs, side combs back combs, waters, globe lanterns, backing. razors. razor strops, knives. knives and forks, table and tea spoons, carving knives and forks, scissors, gimbes, accordions toilet glasses brush brooms percussion caps steel pens spectacles fancy boxes, shaving soap, macassar and bears oil, hair brushes cologne dressing cases pipes, powder aasks, letterpapef, violins, coffee mills, Selves um blers, hats, boots, rice, tobacco Cogniac brandy, Holland gin, Madeira and Champaigno wines, sogars sperm candles, Sc. Ssc. The above will De sold low to close consignments, at auction prices.
 F. R. TAYLOR
 Little Rock, March 9, l84G-2s-Gm.
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&faQess Egeoes. Sc.

"A Ladies Fancy Cater Shoes; Shoes 5a 1psi pa, fine S Kd Shoes; 50 pair Misses Slippers IS pair Mems Cali and Kip begged Boots; IS pair Mems coarse begged Boots, just received per S. B. Republic and in store for sale low, to close consignment
 F. R. TAYLOR.
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OREGoN.-The prophecy, May l6, 1826,)
 made by Senator Benton. s.Westward the Siar of Empire takes its way. The course of conquest is from N North to South, because the man that handles iron, will be master of him that wields gold. But the course of emigration is from East to West, because 1t began in the East, and to accomplish the purposes of God, must end in the West. = Those purposes will be accomplished. The valley of the Mississippi will be filled up :: the barrier of the Rocky Mountains will be passed, and boundary of the Pacific will be reached; the decentralization of the globe will be completed; the oldest and the young est people will bv brought together; and the emigration of the human race will stop where
 it began, upon the borders and confines of the Celestial Empire" Speech in Senate, on the bill to graduate the Public Lands P
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EeUNAWAY NEGgsO,

STATE OF ARKANSAS,
 CoUNTY OF ScnTT.
 NOMMITTED to me as sheriff of Scott o S county, Arkansas. on the 2lst day of "A January, A. D., 1916, by F. H. Feather .-A1. sion, Esq, runaway slave, who calls his name Cyrus, and says he belongs to a Capt Hos mer, who lives in Nacogdoches county, Texas. Said slave is black complexion, stout built feet or 10 inches high, about the age of 28 years, and has one of his front teeth out
 The owner is requested to come forward prove property, pay costs and charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with according to the Statute such cases made and provided.
 A HARLAN. SheriT
 of Scott county, .Artahsas March 25 1916 Printers fee, S7 5ol 28-6w.
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SERVANT WANTED.

A NEGRO WOMAN, who has good charac- "A ter. and Is cook and washer can find apor- chaser, by applying at this office without delay One of yellow color is preferred.
 Nrrch g, Is46.-25:tfe
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F1SEs EggiS'E Oss SALE.

first rate FARM, lying on the Military road "A leading from Little Rock to Texas, and about sixteen miles from this place, and one mile beyond land of the best qnalty-ftty acres cleared, ready for cultivation, and aoou, thirty enclosed for woods pasture. Has on il fue new frame bull ding large and roomy; large Orchard containing the best irnit in the State good Well, and all the Sta bles, Cribs and ont Houses necessary for farming purposes. Fences in good order.
 This is the most desirable stand for house of Entertainment that there is on the road from this point to Red river. Possession given immediately. For further particulars, persons wishing to rent or buy, are referred 10 Cot. S NJ. Rutherford, who lived on the place last year, and now at Collegeviiie> 1 Terms made to snii anoiications. Apply 10 WM. s. HUTT, ] 1;u,. Roek 1 A. J. HUfT.
 1 Lthle Roct, Feb, 9, lS4f 3i-W
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Clocks! Clocks!

EENHE undersigned has received, and in store 10 -A boxes o. G. Mahogany Clocks, (warranted) for sale by F. R. TAYLOR.
 March 3. lS4G-2s;2m
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6tGMae Hills. cfc,

LUST received at the Auction Mart and for sale D low, To dozen Coffee Mills; 10 dozen Wire Sieves; 100 assorted Tin Buckets 59 fine Vions
 F. R. TAYLOR. Mureh g, I84G.-28:lm
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Es:ce! Bice!

( TIERCEs Fresh Carolina Rice, received pel O s. B. Republic and in store, for sale by
 r. R. TAYLOR. March 23, I846.-2s:2w.
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LITTLE ROCK lRGA1Alhl@ u1fSp1DUpDo MiSS SARAH H, QUAIL
lD B ] lJ e J .o A l, .

pBgBJ G1PAls f1'HE undersigned having been appointed Trus. \ tees, have made an arrangement with Ull@a 9gAlL to take the snperintendenee of this last. tHiion.
 The first session will open or MONDAY rus 18TH DECEMBER, lsI5 and as the namber will be lim. ted Il IS necessary that all applications be ads es soon as possible.
 1he course of instruction will comprehend aH tee h,sher branches of thorough English edscatisas FRENCH, DRAWING G PAINTING.
 AND BIu5TC. he terms oi tuition for session of five months have been fixed, for Grammar. Geography, History, Astronomy, Moral and Mental Philosophy. Chemistry, Natural Philosophy, Gem. position, Stc,, zls % | NhN' II, 10 00 | Dn1hNNiNs AND PAINTING ls % "TTSies 2S Oe From the aaltering character of th. te,tinonisis when MISS QUAIL brings with kss. Cos ne | washington Seminary, Penn. V can on1denay recommend this Institution 10 such ysxng fasias ss desire 10 accomplish their edue ation
 Boardnig can be had. in respectable f.4sli.s sn moderate terms.
 T. S DREW,
 T. W. NEWTON. { 7tssfessS
 A. E. III )BNT0N,S Dec. t5 1915 l4-I
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aofal.

T01a1, @62 J2 Therefore, know all persons whom il may con- cern, that notice is hereby given 10 an persons who set mp any tile to said lands, sold and pur- chased aforesaid in consequence of any right; of any lrreguIarity or illega!iy connected with such sale and purchase, 10 come forward and show cause at the October term of the circuit court of Jef- fcrscn county, al court to be holden at Pine Biui on the 2d Monday of October next if any they can, why the right so obtained as aforesaid, should not be conGrned--inasmuch as the undersigned wiil then and there move the court for confirmation of his title in accordance 10 act of the legislature. approved Nov. 3d, 1836 in relation to the confirma- ton of tax titles.
 AMBROSE HUDGENS. Pine BtgF. Te5. iGh, lsi0,
 Printers fee SI5 90. 2iGw.1
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I IPflnter sec, E ID 2D.I Zo-bW. NEA IsE QE A R k ANSAN
D n T IT UT n INN Ai NoAD, CnfsNrY OF Sr. FRANCIS.

CoUNTY or ST. FRANCIS.
 M OFFICE is hereby given to all persons entitled IS to distributive shares or otherwise interested in the estate of BENJAMIN BEATTY, late of St. Francis county and State of Arkansas, who died intestate, that application viii be made by the undersigned, as next of kin to said deceased, at the next term of the court of probate of the said county of St. Francis, to be holden on the first Tuesday, ai ter the first Monday i,s 9pr,i 1916. at the court house in said county, for an order of distribution of said estate amongst the heirs and legal repre- sentatiyes of said deceased. February the 9th. ISf6 RICHMOND BEATTY, as nert
 23-6w [pr's fee g z5l of hin 10 said decd
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tEOEsacc0. Candies. &xc.

J (small) Honey dew Tobacco 10 boxes sperm Candles; 10 bags of Shot, 3G dog. pressed Tum- bers; 30 dog. straw Tumblels, for sale low by
 FIR. TAYLOR. March 9, I846.-n2S-lw.
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To all whom it nav Concern.

TFNAKE Hotice that on the sixth day of Novem- j Der, Eighteen hundred and forty-three, at a SheriiIs Sale Of land for taxes held by Willis S. Smith the then SheTif of the county of Clark, at Philadelphia. the following lands sold and bought by Benjamin $. Duncan and Harris Fana- gin, to wi
 Fractional section nine, in township nine south, of raHgc eighteen west, containing eighty eight acres, for tSo dollars al fifteen cents.
 Fractional section four, in township nine south, of range eighteen west, containing three hundred and twenty acres for the of six dollars and six teen cents.
 The west half of the southeast quarter of section ten of township eight souh of range eighteen west, containing eighty acres for the sum of two dollars and five cents.
 That said lands were listed for taxation. advertis cd and sold as the property of F.. PuIh Davis, as trustee of the Somerville Land Company.
 That on tue first day of February, Eighteen hun dred and forty-fge the said Benjamin $. Duncan and Harris Fanagin, by writing under seal, upon the back oi the SheriHs certificate. transferred, as signed and set over to the undersigned, all their title, interest, and claim 10 the said lands.
 That the said subscriber holds said lands by vii, dee made by Benjamin S Duncan, sheriff of said county, and successor to the said Willis $ Smith.
 Now, ahy person who set up any right toshe lands so purchased, in consequence of any infor- malily, or any iIreguariy or illegality connected with said sale are called upon to show cause, at circuit court to be holden on the third Monday of October Eighteen hundred and forty-six, in the town of Princeton, ia the county of Dallas, why said sale so made should not be confirmed
 RIDLEY JONES. BIqrch 4 Printers see, S l6 25.l 25-6w.
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Auditors Office, Little Rock, ] Arkansas alst February lSI6. {
STATE OFARKANSAS,

STATE OF ARKANSAS, } e.,
 COUNTY OF JEFFERSON. "t''
 NOTICE FOR CONFIRMATION or TAX TITLE.
 Whereas, on the Ith day of November, lsti John J. lIammett, sheriff of said county pursn- ant to previous advertisement, sold for taxes the following tracts or parcels of land, viz; the ] of the north cast or. of sec P, of 5 ', in r W, of the fifth principal meridian, containing eighty acres and the of the of SEC 2, ST W, con tainng eighty acres; and the Of the n W or of sec 22, 8 & : ", containing eighty aefes and the e of the 2 qr of sec p, s s, W, containing eighty acres; the " of qr sec 22 of s g, : W, containing eighty acres; the e of n qr, the " of the qr, the " of the Il W qr, the " of the qr the el the " qr, and the Q of Il Q qf of sec 2, in ss, W, Of the fifth principal meridian, containing, together, eight hundred and eighty acres: and thenndersigned Ambrose Iudgens became the purchaser; and which said several tracts of land he holds by virtue ei several deeds ex- ecuted 10 him by said sheriff. bearing date tic tenth day of February, lSlG
 For which said several tracts of land, the under signed paid the following sums of money, to-wit
 Taxes at the sale, $i9 O2
 Taxes for he year 1915, i3 75
 Sherd's deeds, 50 Clerks fees for recording S 90 Taxes for lS46, F D
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Dr. the Union.


The eloquent and appropriate manner in which the
gentleman from Alabama whose name stands the head
Of this communication, announced Monday, in the
House OF Representatives. the melancholy and tragca
death of his predecessor, Felix G. Mcconnell, excited
universal admaton and bespoke for the young repre-
sentative highly favorable prepossesson The tribute
to the memory OF the Inflated deceased did honor alike
to the head and the heart of him by whom il paid
Mr. Bowdon Isl gentleman whose talents, aitanments,
and moral worth will enable him to do honor to himself
his district his State and the country The of his
unfortunate predecessor, while member of Congress
almost created the belief that the people who sent him
here were all, like himself addicted to nempeance But
in the election of such gentleman Mr.. Bowdon that
preston is totally reued and those who have entertained
such idea WILL on becoming acquainted with him, find
that they most egregiousy in There is not
to be found, in the whole southwest enlightened
vrtuous and patriotic community of people than those
who compose the constituency OF the fourth congresson-
al district of the State of Alabama. There is not a
gressional district in the whole State in the whole
country which would be more reluctant in giving its
support and countenance TO man wanting in sobriety
or in rectude of conduct than the district which Mr..
Bowdon now has the honor of representing. The truth
of what is here asserted most eloquently and forci
bly, declare by the Hon Dixon H. Lewis in the Senate
chamber on Tuesday, when he discharged the sad duty
OF abiding the death of Mr.. Mcconnell and the wri-
ter as citizen of the State of Alabama hereby begs
leave to tender to Mr. Lewis his most grateful acknowl
edgment for the act of Justice which he has done to
portion Of the people Of the State in his eloquent yudca
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... .. From the New York Evening Post.
Report of the Postmaster General.

Our columns are so crowded by the report of the Sec
rotary of the Treasury allow room to-day only fo
brief synopsis OF that from the Post Office Department
The annual average income of the Post Office from the
LIST of July, 1885, to June 30h 1915, has amounted
81 1854 62l. The income during the year ending June
3oh, 1885, under the law reducing the rates Of postage
has amounted to $3,4S7 ,l99-showng falling off I'M
der the law OF s77l25 The postmaster expresses
the opinion that nconsderabe portion of this de6cien
cy in the of the past year may be traced to Other
than reduction OF the rates OF postage by the
OF the Sd March, 1915.
Among these causes he enumerates the following: A
large number of letters are probably taken by the
presses between the principal cities-advantage is taken
of the law to include many letters possible within
half an ounce weight, or within single package-let
tiers sin relation to the cargo taken free, and much
imposition is doubtless practsed Transient newspa-
pers, advertisements, printed or Autographed circulars in
great numbers addressed to postmasters and Others
not ordering them, which not called for and if called
for refused to be taken from the Offices
These and similar practices to evade the payment OF
postage with the immense mass Of dead letters,
aging annually between and half and two millions
in number cucumber the mails unnecessarily and with
out any profit to the department A.
Remedies next suggested for these evils.
The expenses OF the department from the 1s of July
1885, to the 3Oh june, 1885, average $i,4o9,593; and
during the year ending June 3oh 1885, $ios4 2o7, being
reduction when compared with the actual expense OF
the previous year of $23643i.
The saving made by the reduction of the cost in the
new contracts in New England New York, the north
and southwestern States amounts to 80 per cent? yet the
mail facilities have been increased.
Near onethird OF the Offices in the United States have
been voluntarily vacated since the passage OF the act OF
Sd March, 1915 This Is in great degree attributed to
the increased labor in the Offices and the diminished COM
pensation to posmasters, produced by it.
The report then proceeds with copous detail OF the
business of the department. states that the contractors for
the transportation of the mails between this city and Bre-
men, in steamers, rapidly progressing in their
work. and concludes by recommending that the govern
get the exclusive control of the magnetic telegraph
by purchase that its should be subjected to the
restraints OF law.