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The Arkansas banner., 1849-09-04
THE WlpE'S FRIEND.

Imp0rtGuf fo those gb0us 10 become M0thers.
 DB0FEsSOR. ALEXISv. PAULITAN, of the 1IPAris Lying tn Hospital, member o tse Medical Academy of France, Corresponding Secretary oI the Paris Pharmaceutical Iiege respectfully begs leave 10 announce to the ladies of America. that he has appointed DR. JEROME Y. c. ROTTEN HURTY, of New Yotk, his sole American Agent, for the sale Of his wonderful medicine. known in France as the WEES FRIEND, or MOTHER s ASSISTANT, the most extraordinary medical dis covery the world has eyer seen Its province is To lessen the Pains cf Chid- Birth, and promote safe, easy. an speedy delivery, which il does by assist ing nature. It Is perfectly harmless, efieacions, pleasant to the taste and faIls 10 promote an easy and safe deiiveEy, and improves the general health Of both mo her and child. IL has been tested for years in all the principal Lying in Hospitals of Europe and receives the sanction of nearly all the pIomineB. Colleges and Medical meh Of the old world. It is the greatest medicine in the world {; as ali will admit that medicine mus; be that will lessen the terrible pains usually attendant chd- biTih There is 10 mistake about the medicine doing all that is said oft. /
 It never Fails. It Is ln the form of fine, light powder. to be made into drink, and useefoT few weeks previous io the expected event, and it's price is so low as to bring Il within the reach of all Surely DO humane husband ydi suffer his wife to endure pain. when il can be easily and cheapIy avoided. For the small sum of only Sl. sent post paid 10 DR. JEROME Y.C. RoPENHURTY, New York PostofEice, a package will be sent by return mall.~t being SO light that it can be sent anywhese( by mail. at a very trifing cost. No unpaid letters taken from the office. To prevent Dhposition, the U. s. Agent, Dr. RopenhuTty will write his name in tni the outside label ef each package. No other genuine. Rsmea6sr this.
 mh2O 266m
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ERE raaRs IelIE AffHR EkN sf0RR!!

AkW eU0bS AeAIa Af IAk NEW stvnhs "ALTER MITCHELL would resp re w tuFa thanks to the citizens of Liths Moek, aad of the surgaaading country for tbe very oess' patronage wirh which they have favored ht, (ssaF- ag tAr exceeded hls most favorable 1nticipailoas, aud would hefeby beg 10 inform them that be s last receiving foe the sthird time' within six months, large and weii selected stock of CLOTHING; {; DRY GOODS and GROCERIES. CR0CKERY, HARDWARE; Boots, Skoes; Hats, Csps; DExss. Msssesass. Pntats, Oals; CastiAgs. LiqsoVs, 1tA Wers. Sr., Sr.
 Which he wili sell at wholesale or retail. for cash, as New Orleans prices, making cost and carriage Therefore all persons wishing 10 purchase are kindly solicited 10 call and examine for themselves m the new bftck building reeeasly erected by MT Wood- TuH, on Markham street, few doors above the An thony House, where he wiil continse to receive new goods every six weeks, and keeps constantly on hand full assortment of all kinds for the accom- modation of his customers.
 Little Rock, Dec. l9, Is4s. l5-h
The Arkansas banner., 1849-09-04

4 Savtag CzaHss.--An Irish laborer. sick ei the 'hraIdosa OG strong drink introduced himself. lately to ,ks magistrates of Southwark, and proposed 10 pledge, (which be produced in wriling):--"' Take notiee that Pether Hogan of Casragu in the county of kenI hear by talks bis Oth n<vir to dhsinke a glass OG speret goOI bad or indifferent, oay tO tsps R0ssa tke e.estabgssr
The Arkansas banner., 1849-09-04
Furniture.

" GIAhaNENs IahE undersigned would respectfully inform the 1 citizens of Little Rock and vicinity. that he silll carries on the CABINET and CHAIR making business. at his new stand on East Main st., near Y opposite the Presbyterian church. and is prepar ed to fll orders al the shortest notice. LUMBER, PRODUCE, HIDES, BEESW.AX
 -4ND PELTRTES taken ID exchange for furniture at the highest mar ket price.
 Old furniture neatly repaired, and vanished COfhns made at all hours. Prices 10 correspond with the times
 N. B. The undersigned having recently purehas' ed new and fashionable hearse, is prepared to at tend to burials, in the city eountry. the mcs reasonable terms VIM ANNEARf Feb. I7. IsE7. z31
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NEW ORLEANS TYPE FOUNDRY
AND PRINTERs@ DEPOT

! E R Sf ID EP UTs
 No. l7, Canal S. k01. opposite As Casiom Hoase IT H. GREEN respectfully announces to Prin- H. ters and Publishers that he is constantly manufacturing. and has on hand, an extensive as sortInsnt of TYPE. of every description, and every article requisite tor he printing business.
 The subse riser is also agent for the sale of NA- PIER, SMITH ana WASHINGTON PRESSES: also, r.: PR OUTS PRINTING INK, fol all colors with George F. Nesbi,i's celebrated pre- miug WOOD LETTER. which he will furnish in a9y quantities at the shortest notice. aprl0 3l:6m
The Arkansas banner., 1849-09-04
\. J. H L T T

 HAS just received from NeN Orleans large \ stock of GOODS-amohg which are fhe fol lowing articles;
 hhds. Sugar; 31 sacks Coffee; 10 b5ls Moasses; 9 boxes Star Candles; 10 halt, do; 1 box best Imperia! Tea. ,ieree Rice, Casia 10 doz. Mnstart;
 and Mace; baske Said oi: l eask Clarei; 1 bbls. Dried Apples
 HARD WARE. 3.G00 lbs. Sweeds Iron; 9 rar Trace Chains; l6 FIfth Chains; Corn Mills: 10 do. with Stre;cbers;
 Louisville Blaeksmiths' Bellows, 90 inch; ? do. do do. 36 inch: MousehoIe AnyiIs, and SIedges; Long and shor, handled SPADES, Ac., &c.
 HATS IND CAPS MoleskiD, Silk. Coney, Russia, Panama. Leg. hoIn double and single, and Palm Leaf HATS. of all qualities and piiees.
 CL HING A small bat well selected lot of FASHIONABLE E SUMMER CLOTHING. for sale low.
 BOOTS AND SHOES. The largest and best selected assortment of BOOTS and SHOES ever offered in Little Rock. from he hghies. Kid 10 the heaviest BIogan. Chiidrens' shoes, of every size and quality. .4LSO-A handsome stock of fQUEENSWARE. GLASSWARE and WOODWARE-and. in fact, complete assortment of every kind of Goods that can possibly be needed in Little Rock. The public will benefit themselves by giving me an early call apl 10
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E E. MOTAL.

usiN n. ADAMS hos removed so the ,srvs D,'eS M ss',eaoase iermesiy occupied by Cna's n~'...s. - MasNnsm street, and oppcsite DeeAr New Orleans, he is TOW cpe,s ts.. =. -. -, se'ected stock ef DRY COON eR6rFpFrS HARDWARE. QuEENSwA ARE, Has.. Sa-,. Ha's and Caps. G., Srs-aA af which an hs sold very reduced prices tof Cash or country n,0,,nrS
 Oeanify merchants. and others, wishirs ,o nnr. eeese, would do well io give him ssa. and sv antne As Goods and Prices. before pnrcAaslrr s,,s
 werfe, ss be Feels eoaSdeR, no one in Li,,ls RsrL eaa ses. cheaper os better goods than himseIf aad
 exanine hls s,ock ws. -"
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Rates for Ysariy Advertisins. Fes 10 lines. CT icss,f each addiisoDs'
 mOnths.S $6 ssnafs' ,ss
 6 /" 10 s" < ,3

All standing advertisements will be ehsryed si tes ;rs, mentioned FaisA unless 6 esstrset bs B'aae when !s for inssstol; and mast bs paid for iH sS- vance. ,
 No person wIll be announced for any office, eitbs' city, State, er eossss. withcHt the advance Psf- Ipsns :. hss asliars.
 Psiiiesl circulars tlii bs charged a a6ssfiiss' ments, and payment required in advance.
 No lob will hereafter be delivered to any pefsoh with whem ws have 70 regular dealisgs, ssfh Pa'o for. 4m
 Al advertisements ssust be marked wits ihe asm be- of insertions desfed. otherwise they VII! eontinued until ferbd. sad charged sccoFMsgy.
 IFNeyarissioa wiibe msds ifom tis sssss nv
 sipgis asmbss sf es papsr. l2sk esafss
 All lstiers mpsi be sasf said, ef thsy VII a'l~ eeive any attention.
The Arkansas banner., 1849-09-04
ROCK HOTEL.

AA MAJOR PELHAM has leased, and will
 open for the accommodation of visitors and 1-lboarders. by the day, month or year, that large brck edihee the bank of the river the rst below the State House. in the city Of Little Rock, Arkansas. The house has been thoroughly cieansed and repaired, newly furnished, and Satirely reno vaied in every respect His table will always be sbtndsniiy supplied with the very best the market affords. A Reading Room has been opened, in which may always be foHnd newspapers from vsIi- ons parts of the United States jan30
The Arkansas banner., 1849-09-04
PIRLIf, NOTICE.

A THE UNDERSIGNED, late of the Lii. s.ss4 lie Rock City Hotel, has taken and refi,ted -4-1te Franklin House. at the steamboat land ing. with the intention of keeping tavern where my old patrons and friends. and the public generally, can find me. My fare shall be the best the country sffords charges shall be such as 10 suit the fines A share ot public patronage is solicited.
 jansoI26 A. HOOPER, Propriefor.
The Arkansas banner., 1849-09-04
To the Travelling Public,

VIE undersigned would respectfully iaEssm tn c A travelling Psbtics that he has essnAlisAsa Terry al the upper Steam Mill, where he is a, aIl times prepared to ferry mevefs travellsss and dse. vers, with as much or moro prOHaptitn.ss than ,ney can be crossed si the ether ferries st L,,ls hoek His hos' is entirely new. ss fee, n lsartl., ana the best row-boat ever used at this place. ,.,, ne tsnding on the south side s ct tbs Steam Mill, of Messrs. George Jshason &L %. whr,. travellers can at all times be furnlshed with -four and corn meal of the best quality, Corn can b. had on the orth side of the River, on rnasonable terms. The landings on bot, sides are good, and tn" roads will be kept in good repair
 . ]. N. GILES.
 1dttle h0ck, Jet 2Hh, f3AS, T.
The Arkansas banner., 1849-09-04

WHITE LEAD. OIL. ks. LUST RECD, PER STEAMER CASHIER. J the folloa ing, among numerous other articles; 50 kegs pure White Lead;
 10 d,. No. l. do.
 ? bhls. Lipseed Oil; bbls. Lsri Oil;
 l do. Putty; do. Cider Vinegar: 10 boxes Star Candles; la half boxes, do; 60 quarter boxes, ao; 50 boxes Window Glass, assorted sizes. l0o0 lbs. Cotton Yarn,
 l5 kegs Nails aed Spikes; 25 f;rindstones; So bbls. Ono SapeIhne FLOUR; Japan Vsrn,sh, Hans, Blown Soap, Starch, Al. eohoi, Stese JaEs. Wire Selves, Sc, &e., all cf which will be sold very low. May g. VIM. B. WAIT.
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NIWgM~MW-mt.,~,,,'

VIE subscriber, agent for II. Eiaherm.a ,.,,l
 A continue the formers business a, Als oIa ...,d on Main, Bear Markham street, and keen esns,.n,- iy on hand fuil and well asssv,ed stock of roe. nea, Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hardwsre. cas,,nv. Sc; Gc, ai ofwhich will be sold IoN .os csrh. The highest market prices will he paid for ceun.. a,a duce, as beef hides, pelsries, 6eeswax. Nc. f'S-
 Jani " JOHN RnAfySE
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EDIBLES.

EDM Ht AIWs&.
 AQD&O Cans fresh Oysters.
 ljo '' Soups and Boulli. 100 ws fresh Peas
 100 "' " Lobsters.
 SO " Teirapins. Also, fresh Salmons, Clans, Milk, Msekerel, boiled veal. Sc.. &e dramatically sealed iii fin cans purchased and received direction the celebrated houses of Wm. Underwood & Go, Of Boston. and E. Wright. of Baltimore warra a,ed and for sale by JanS0 W. P. OFFICER
The Arkansas banner., 1849-09-04
DENIAL yOTICE,

DENTAL NOTICE. nR. MCINTYRE. Dentist, respectfully informs 1I his patients and the public, ths; his office has been removed to Mir. ChampIin's Washington Hotel, where he will continue the practice of his profession in skillfuI manner and at moderate charges.
 The teeth may be preserved, beautfed or replaced generally, without pain. and all operations per formed wi'h little iHconyenince 10 the patient possible. The true value of the teeth is only known when these useful organs of masiication, speech and form lost Ladies attended at their private residences if necessary.
 The teeth ofchidren under l3 years, will be regu- lated free Of expeuse also advice given on the pre- servsiion of ibe teeth and the proper dentifrce be used. The mouth examined without charge or trouble to the patient The following gentlemen referred to in regard to Dr. McIntyres qualifications as a practical Dentist :---
 JoHS H. RoMSsoS, Col. L J. REARpoN, CAPr. A. PIKE, Dr. $. LAuRIE, Mir. w. F.. WoopRrFT, Mir Wv E. WAIT,
 Mir. G. B. HAYDEN.
 Liaie Rock Oct 6, Is4S. 5-. DL0UGHS.-36 No. l, Hali Improved Peacock;
 l3 No. ?,
 ( No. 3.
 F No. |. Halls Valley. with cast points; Received and for sale, at reduced rates, by
 janl6 VIM. B. WAIT.
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MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.

EASTERN, via. NGpoIeoa Due. Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, ,, D m. Leaves, Tuesday AThnrsday and Saturday. 1. a. m.
 SOUTHERN, 10 Washington and FuIfoa Due Wednesday. Friday and Sunday. :. D. m. Leaves. Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday. ?. a. m.
 WESTERN. to rGn Buren and Foyf Smifk. Due. "Wednesday and Saturday, y,..2, ,, ?. m. Leaves. Tuesday and Friday. ?, m.
 NORTHERN, ts Batssrale
 Due. Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday. 6, D. m. Leaves, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. ,, a. III.
 To Piae BlsF and Columbia Due. Sunday and Thursday. i, D. m. Leaves, sunday and Thursday. 6, a. m.
 RsGsaa's Blgfs, to N. Frantis. Due. Monday and Thp'sday, I2, III. Leaves, Monday ard Friday, F, tn.
 Kiaderhook, Qnitman Ssd Rieh Bcods Due, W edDesday, ...................6 G. D m. Leaves, Ahursday.. ...--. 3. .-.--..--.. <, a. m. To Psrryriile, Daariils, aad Tonlin sonriilt. Due. every other Tharsday, m. Leaves. every other Monday m iSJ- All mails closed at o'clock, D. t
 The office will be open one hour alter he Eastern mail IS opened, and two hours in ihe afternoon on sunday. WI. r. POPE ?. N.
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Oct. a4. ls4s.
New Orleans and Arkansas River Packet.

New ufisanS and AfkanSaS River Packet. H%R@'> A Steam sCotton Plant E. C. Morton Iz$E& master. will run as a regular packet from New Orleans 10 Pipe Bluffs, Little Rock, Van Buren, Fort Smith. Fort Gibson and all inte mediate landings the Arkansas river Every exertion will be made to promote the con- tort of passengers and shippers can rely upon hay ing their business attended to with promptness and sdelity T. D. MERRICK & Co.
 AGENrs- The "Cotton Plant" Is furnished with Doe. tor,'' or small steam engine which supplies the boilers with waieF--worked by the same power, are three large big pumps that in case of sRaggingl will throw three hogsheads of water per minnse, aso hoes attached that will carry water to any part of the boat in case of fire.
 T. M. X Co. Little Rock. Feb. 2. ls4S. /2+-tf
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Improved Eagle Ce.len Gins. YyHE sabseribsrs, sgrnts of the manufaesurers, 1 have on hand number of the above c \ s with PATENT DETACHED CRATES, and Inn proved Brushes, which they offer fsr sale sa mana- iacsarers' prices. T. D. MERRICK & Co. May IS.
The Arkansas banner., 1849-09-04

sb faIi ssseumsns of Dgy cooda, Groceries,
 HARDWARE, CUTLERY, QUEENSWARE,
 Boots, shoes, Hats, &e.. ke., among winch are
 the following; s-t. 4-a5 and s-4 BrogFlsx Thread; Domesties; Liaen GiRghsms;
 si..ehed Domesiics; Do Checks; Ditlings; Grass linen; UsDaonrEs; Crfsoa Gaghame; T~itled stripes: BAp,isie Ginghams;
 a-4- end s-4 Tiekings Jaceoas, Maslins; Fiaanels; Tsriiis Plaid, do-;
 Kentucky Jeans; Lawns: Cettonsdes; Camhrics;
 Demias; Irish Linen;
 Dsapetss Prints:
 Crash. Silk Handkerehiefs;
 Silk & Cotton Umbrellas: Cotton do;
 Spool Cotton; Gloves; Hosiery:
 GRockRIES.
 5 hhds. prime Sugar; lMolasses; 50 sacks Coffee: Rice; LosT Sugar. Teas;
 csusheddO.; Sperm Candles; Powdered, do.; Star. SO..
 Chocolate; NaekeFel;
 Claret Wine; coahsh; Champagne; oo; Pickeis;
 ? pip<s old Cog Brandy; Naimegs;
 5 bbis- Ametseau, do.; Cinnamon; Almonds; Cloves;
 RAisiOs. Lemon Syrup; AaOtc OAEt l0rtiialSs
 Pepper Sauce; Kstchup; Olive Oil. HARDWARE .sND CUTLERY
 Knives and Forks; 50 kegs "Old Colony |" Csfy%rs and forks; Nails;
 Butcher Knives; 5 k..gs Flooring Brsds; Poeket d8-; Locks: Bolts; MHf SaN Flies; Butt Hinges; ! Cross-cGt do., Scfews, Brsds; Hand Saw do.; Brass Canaiestieks; Rasps; Percussion Caps; Chises; Buck Shot; Angars: Drop Shot: 1 Plane Irons; Sad Irohs; Bsosdaxes; Cotton and Wool Cards; CbopPing ao; C. $. Trowels; Shing!ing HAicbets; Pad Locks: Mill Saws. 6ls 10 feet; Cupboard Locks; Hand do 5.0O0 lbs Swedes Iron; Drawing Knives; 10000 lbs. American do. S,eelysrds; QUEENS W i RE Cnps and Saueers, Glass Plumbers; Plates; Glass DPcan;ers: Pitchers: Preserve Dishes, Bowl: Ewsrs and Basins BOOTS. SHOES & HATS-A fgil assortment SADDLERY-Spsnishs and half Spanish Saddles;
 American do; Brides, MArtingslps, Collars Flames, Whips. Spurs, S'irrnps, Saddle Bags. Carpet Bags,
 &e. &r., all of which will be sold tow for Casb oF m exchange for country produce. Oar PRICES srlu te inrarably Cash PRICES June ,. T. D. MERRICk X Co.
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SPRISG HITS.

ToHN D. ADAMS has just received, per steamer J Phiiip Pehnywit, and now opening, al the stand formerly occupied by Charles Rapley, Beaver. Mole skin Slk, Coaey, Russia. Leghoru, double and single and Palm Leaf IA rS, of all qualities. sizes and prices May l.
The Arkansas banner., 1849-09-04

BfOgans: Brozans.! Bregans!.. D DECEivED. per steamer Philip Penny~it, !" IO and for sale low for Cash
 i2o pairs Jersey Rasset Bsogans, size from 10 i4: l20 do. black do. 6to IA: 2t9 pairs super Kip Brogans;
 ? doaen Mens black Rough and Ready HATS, do. Boys Go. do. do. July :. A. J. HUTT.
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REGULAR NAPOLEON < Fl. GIBSoy PICKET

hLbILAh AATWLLWN A TIT. HIBNHN FAChET. 6 THE UNDERSIGNED D would in- $ form his friends and the public, eisEz generally. thai, having built The \ sA M>MzSM&H,s NWDe @e Expressly for the Arkansas river, she will make regular trips from Napoleon to Fort Gibson He is confident that she is sufficiently light tdrawing ba. IF inchesl to run the year round and will do 90 if the public will but extend to him a reasonable por- ton of their business IL lis net his wish to aoapo- liss the business oi the ryer and run ali other boats out and then charge enormous prsees. but to do an honest, fair, and liberal business. Not wishing 10 take any advantage of the pubIc, he invites them to give him call, and he will make them as com fortabie and take them along as fast as any other boat of her class in the river.
 J. P GREGG, Mas'er
 Oct a4, Is4S. 6
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Arkamaaa lRIver Paer,.a.

THE sPisndid new steamer pnsFs.
 Pesaywtt, R. Beatty. na.s.. :, - ..s.' ! tsaVs New OvIeaAa Gor the A A,k.,'... - river on the 7th iest and will run durie9 rA. ... soE from New Orleans to Little Rock. vsa Rn,s. Fost smith. sad Fort Gibson, touching at alI ,bs intermediate iaRdlngs. '' For freight or passage. having superior .eeou. nodaiioHs, apply on board, or se
 feb90sSm f. D. MERRfCK & Ca a..,..
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REGULAR l.INEof PACKETls,

Ff0m NHpoteOn aud Mouth uf Arkansaa R i~
 yer to Little Rock, vaa Buren, Fort
 Smith Rnd Fort Gibson.
 YNHE light draaght steamers WILLIAM ARM. \ STRONG, MEDIUM and SANTA FE will run regularly between the above ports for the con- veyance of freight and passenrrrs-- Vim. Arm. strong and Medium leaving Napoleon on Maalav. and TAavsdays at o'clock. A. M.---R Returning will leave Little Rock on same days. The Santa Fr will connect with these boats at Little Rock making re. guitar weekly trips frum Little Rock 10 Van Barren and Fort smith, and exsendiag her trips to For Gibson when the water will permit.
 Passengers and shippers may rely upon this be- ing permanent arrangement and that their freight will be conveyed through with certainty and de spA'ch. and at the lowest customary rates. Al tn, boats arc in good, sound condition, and hAndsomel, fitted ap for the accommodation of passengers.
 A. HAYS < G., Agents Napoleon.
 Nj. GREENWOOD & Cor, Ag'ts. N. O Dee. l3, fS47. IA
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ELouR. FLOUR--li bbIs saperfne Flour; N 25 sacks extra supeIhae, do.. just received from Van Buren, and for sale low for Cash. by
 feb20 A. J. HUfT
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SUNDRlEs--30 kegs pare. No.1 White Lead; i; lJ 10 kegs Nsiis; 26 boxes Window Glass, ass d, SSe 10, to Tx 20;
 26 boxes Star Candles;
 bbls. Lard Ooil;
 60. Linceed Oil;
 boxes Missouri gold leaf Tobacco; 800 lbs Cotton Yarn;
 l bale Cotton Batts;
 Is sets Wagon Boxes; 2000 lbs. Bar Iron; bar Soap; Wooden Buckets. ke., received and for sale by dee26 wM B. WAIT.
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NEW G00DH.

LUST RECEIVED, per steamer Cotton Plant, eb fall assortment of Dgy Cooaa, Groceries, HARDWARE, CUTLERY, QUEENSwARE, Boots, shoes, Hats, &e.. ke., among winch are
The Arkansas banner., 1849-09-04

GHOT AND LEAD.--s0 bsgs Drop Shst; 10 o hsgs Buck Shot; 5O0lhs. bar Lead. just received ssd for ssls by tmaysl ". B. WAIT.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1849-05-08
NO. IS.

upon hill, towering upafor the light and for
the healing Of nations--you will get it thus a.
gain when the ''shadows shall 60 back upon
the dial OF Ahaz-when He who sent out the
luminary day upon his march shall again put
forth his hand and stop him in his pathway Of
light.
1t is said, sir, that at some dark hour our
revolutionary contest, when army after army
had been lost. when dispirited, beaten. wretch
ed the heart Of the holdest and faithfulest d.
cd within them, and all, for n instant. seemed
conquered except the unconquerable soul OF
our father-chief lit is said that at that mo.
ment, rising above all the augures around him,
and buoycd up by the inspiration Of his immor-
tai work for all the trials it could bring, he
reused anew the sunken spirit of his associates.
by this confident and caring declarations
"Trip me (said hey of the detected and suffer.
ing remnant Of my army-take from me all
that have lcft-leave me but a banner. give
me but the means TO plant it upon the noun
tains of West Augusta, and will yet draw a.
round me tho men who will lift up their bleed
ing country from the dust, and set her free"
Give to ma, who am son and representative
here Of that same West Augusta, give to me
as n banner the propitous measure l have en-
deavored to support, help me to plant It upon
this mountain top Of our national power, and
the land Of Washington, undivided and unbro-
KEN will be our land and the land or our chill
dren's children forever So help the to do this
at this hour, and generations hence, some fu.
ture son of the South, standing where stand,
in this same honored Hall, and in the midst vf
our legitimate successors will bless and praise
and thank God that he, too, ca n say Of them,
us of you, and of all around me, These, these
arc my brethren. and this, this, oh! this, too,
is n1y country. 90" #
NoTE MIR. M DowELL, in committing the
foregoing speech to the press, deems It but just
to say, that. though he la bored to report it cx.
act]y as it was delivered yet ho has succeeded
in part only. In some parts the report he
knows to be exact, but in others to be rather
resemblance than copy. S. 'me paragraphs
arc published which were glanced ut only, and
not spok ell, lest the hour rule should cut off
others that. at the time, he preferred to intro
ducc. Some short portions. on tn. other hand.
are omitted entirely, beca use the general tone
of them could not be recovered u