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CONNER & SONS
 UNITED STATES T yp F un d ry. NEW YORK.


 THE subscribers have now on hand an ex- cellent assortment of BOOK, and ORNA l. MENTAL TYPE, BORDERING, &c., &c.,. which they are prepared to sell at reduced rates on approved paper, at six months, or at a dis count of ten per cent for CASH The series of Scotch faces, so much admired and approved of by the trade, and our type in general, we feel assured cannot be eXceled either in beauty or finish by any Founder, All type manufactured by us, are made by mixture of metals differ ent in proportions to those used generally, by which we insure greater durability. To our assortment Ot
 Ornamental g. Jobbing Type, Bordering, &c.,, we have made large increase, and are con- stanty engaged in adding 10 the variety. Presses, Wood Type, Cases, Stands, Brass and Wood Rules, Imposing Stones, com posing Sticks, Brass and Wood GalIeyS, Cuts, Closet Racks, Reglets, and every other article necessary for complete Printing Office furnished with despatch. Old Type taken in exchange for new, at nine cents per pound.
 JAMES CONNER & SON,
 Corner of Ann and Nassau sts N. B.-A new specimen book is now ready for delivery. IIdy f, 1850.
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VOL. XI.

The nagnfcentlyric which follows we copy from the Vicksburg Whig. perusal oi Its thrilling lines is quite sufficient to inspire every true American with renewed pride and venera ton for his beloved country:
 OUR UNION. The blood that flowed at Lexington, and crlm- son'd bright Champain, Streams still along the Southern Gulf and by the lakes of Maine; Uhows in veins that swell above Pachc's golden sand, And throbs in hearts that love and grleve oy dark Atantic's strand. It binds in one vast brotherhood the traPper ol the West, With men whose cities glass themselves Tn Erie's classic breast; And those to whom September brings the hfe- sides social hours, With those who see December brow enWreath- ed with gorgeous flowers! From where Columbia laughs to greet the smiling western wave, To where Potomac slghs beside the Tatflo' hero's grave; And from the steamng everglades to Huron lordly flood The glory of the nations past thrills through a kindred blood. Wherever Arnold's tale is told it dyes the cheek with shame, And glows with pride OCT Bunker Hill or
 Moultrie's wilder fame; ,l,o froy- bp empire gleam, Upon the deck or OCT the dust 1t pours 2 con- mon stream! Ii is sacred legacy ye never can divide, Nor take from village urchin, nor the son of city pride; Nor the hunters white-haired children who find fruitful home Where nameless lakes are sparkling, and where lonely rivers roam! GREEN drew his sword at Eutaw: and bleeding Southern feet Trod the march across the Delaware amlu the snow and seet; And To. upon the parchment where the natal re- cord shines, The burning page of Jefferson bears Franklln's calmer lines! Could ye divide that record bright, and tear the names apart That erst were written boldly there with plight of hand and heart? Could ve erase Hancocks name, cen with the sabres edge, Or wash out with fraternal blood CarolPs double pledge? Say, can the South sell out her share in Bunker's hoary height! Or can the North give up her boast of York towns closing fight? Can ye divide with equal hand, heritage of graves, Or rend in twain that starry flag that OCT them proudly waves! Can ye cast lots for Vernon's soil, or chaffer mid the gloom That hangs its solemn folds about your common fathers tomb? Or could ye meet around his grave as fratricidal foes, And wake your burning curses OCT his pure and calm repose! YE DARE NOT! is the Alleghanlan thunder-toned decree; Iris echoed where Nevada guards the blue and tranquil sea; Where tropic waves delighted clasp ourflowery Southern shore, And where through frowning mountain-gates Nebraska's waters roar.
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S3J ESs " ARID.

STOLEN, from the subscriber, on the night S of the llth inst, at Fernando, De Soto county, Miss, large bay Horse, about years old, both hind feet white; good saddle and work horse. This horse was stolen by man who called his name Wm. Lynch, of the fol- lowing description:-About six feet high, p years of age, weighs about l60 lbs; light hair, large dull grey eyes; has had his right arm bro- ken, which is somewhat stiff. He also took an uncovered Spanish Saddle, and fine double reined bridle, with curb chain.
 He crossed the Mississippi river at Helena or Delta, think, and is no doubt somew here in Arkansas.
 l will give reward of $35 for the delivery of the horse and thief to me at Hernando, or Sl0 for any information that may lead to the recovery of the horse alone and $25 for the detection of the thief, if lodged in any Jail.
 A. S. BAILEY. August 24th, 1850.
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NEW GOODS.
Eg A.BLOUNT& & BROTHER are now receiving their supply of FALL & WINTER
 G0OD9o

They have recently and permanently To- cated themselves in Helena for the purpose of carrying on general Dry Goods busi- ness, and do not intend to be undersold by any one, no matter whether he be Jew or Gentle.
 Our stock consists of large and splendid assortment of DRY GOODS, HARD WARE, READY.MADE CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS and CAPS, and LADIES' BONNETS. A large and we'll selected assortment of Ladies', gentlemen's and boys SADDLES, lower than has ever been offered in this market before
 CROCkERY, GLASS & TIN-WARE, and a number of articles too numerous to mention.
 We have just received large lot of
 ROPE & TAGGING, and can supply the Planters with this very necessary article; and after they bale up the staple in it, we will take great pleasure in shipping it for them. Give us a trial, and we will do our best to please you.
 Helena, October 20, TS49
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DRUGS AND MEDICINES.

together with all articles usually kept in a Drug Store. Come one, come all, and examine our stock,-and inasmuch as every article we may offer is warranted PURE and GENJINE to Us, we will likewise warrant to purchasers and customers. Terms-extrcmely low for Cash, or on the usual credit to punctual and prompt dealers
 Very Respectfully,
 Your ob't. servants,
 GRANT & NASH. July 6, 1850.
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HICKS & BUMPASS. U.HOLES.4LE $. REI.4IL DEALERS In French, British, India, and American Staple and Fancy DRY GOODS, Hats,
 CnnS Rrntc ShnnS 2rc

Caps, Boots, Shoes, &c.
 A RE now opening one of the best selected "A stocks of Goods ever offered in the South, consisting in part of fine dress Goods for the Ladies: Fancy Silks Berages, Silk Tissues, French Lawns-a great variety; Linen Lus- tres, French Ginghams, Chintz, Embroidered Tarltons, Lace Capes, French worked Capes, Collars, &c.
 Also, splendid stock of Gentlemen's SUM MFR GooDs; Fine Clothes, Cassimeres, and Vestings; Irish Linens, bleached Domestlcs, Shirtings; and everything usually kept in a dry goods store; which they are selling low for cash or to punctual dealers on the usual time. They invite the people of Phillips and the adjoining counties to give them call and examine their Goods and prices before purchasing elsewhere.
 Heiend, June l5, 1850.
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Hints to Young Men.

One of the most disagreeable characters on earth, is that of the grasping, avaricious and penurious man. Generosity is perfectly compatible with economy; and the most no- ble-hearted generous men, who do so much to benefit mankind. obtain means, not by elose-isted penuriousness, but by economy. The distance is not greater beneath the ze- nth and the nadr, than between the covet- ous and economical man-the first banishes every just and honorable feeling from his heart, the latter fosters and ministers to them all.
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FRESH SUPPLY.

THSIIE subscribers have the pleasure to inform
 A the citizens of this place, Physicians and Planters of the surrounding country in general, and he rest of manhind m particular, that they are now in receipt of large, fresh, and select stock of
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NEW FIRM. BAILEYS & HORNER.

FEN HE undersigned having purchased the en- Fl tire Stock of GOODS belonging to the late firm of BAILEY & RICE, respectfully inform the citizens ef Helena and the surrounding country, that they will continue the Mercantile business, at the old stand in Helena.
 The patronage of the Customers of the late firm is earnestly solicited, and the public gener, ally are informed that we are determined to sell Goods at the lowest rates, for Cash or to pune tual customers. To Country Merchants and River Traders especially, we would say, call and examine our Stock before purchasing else where.
 We are authorized to settle the business of the old firm of Bailey & Rice, and respectfully request all persons who are indebted to them to come forward and close the same by Cash or Note, as early as possible, as il is very desra- ble and important to those interested that the business should be closed without delay
 BAILEYS & IORNER.
 Helen0, August 23, 1850.
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WISTAR'S BALSAM.

The Best Remedy Euer hno,On 10 man, NOR Coughs, Asthma, Colds. Group, Bronchitis, T lnnuenca Bleeding of the Lungs, Difficulty of Breathing, Liver Affections, Pain or Weakness of the Breast or Side First Stages of Consumption, &c
 A Physicians Remedy.
 For Affections of the Lungs, Shortness of Breath Sc
 SUSSEX County, N. J, November 8, 18i7.
 DEAR SIR: have been induced in consequence ot the benefit received faom your medicine, tr add my testimony in favor of its extraordinary healing pro perties. Having been afflicted for several months with a severe lung disease, under which labored with shortness of breath and great bodily weakness was recommended by physician at Hackertstown N. J, to try Dr. WiSTAR' BALAM OF WILD CHERRY, WI ich nol only gave me leAef but stor- ed my failing strength, and also impaired new life and energy my system. l can, therefore, cheerfuIy recommend 10 all afflicted with lung diseases to try this Baisam of Wild Cherry. ResdectuIiy yours,
 THEODORE J. ALLEs. This medicine is regarded by Physicians and Drug gists the standard remedy for Diseases ofhe Lungs and Chest, for Coughs and Colds ,th their or mild forms. Read the following letter from erD- lnent Physician and an extensive Druggist;
 Bowling Green, Ky. May 2l lS49 Gentlemen-Yo our 'Wisars Balsam' is d good arti- cle feel safer in recommending it than any medicine for Coughs or Consumption that have ever sold.
 With most patent medicines 1 have not confidence sufficient to recommend them until they thoroughly tried. and then they often worthless Such is "It acts like charm" my customers often remark, and my experience testify.
 Yours truly, JOSEPH J. YoUNGLovE.
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DP A shop-keeper had up sign, 'CAear Ladies shoes for sale here." He found that not woman entered his store. No won- der. The Ladies don't like 10 be called Cheap; they want to be called Dear.
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Great Bargains for Planters,
REAL EST AT E FOR $ ALE

FMvHE following list of fine cotton lands are
 K for sale by ". H. RlNGO, Agent--and any information wanting in regard to terms can be obtained by calling on the agent in per son, or by letter, (pos paitD directed to Helena, Arkansas
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A Coop ONE.-The editors of the Iowa Capital Reporter say they wish some of their honest subscribers to pay them up, that they may "be in funds with which to prosecute the rascally ones." A good idea, that
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The history of all liquor dealers in two streets in Cincinnati for fifteen years has been preserved. There were sixty-sever in number. Of these ffty-two have died fortv-six of whom died drunkards.
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EseOdy-.sEGde Clothing.

WMARTIN & NORTON, have just r AV-M ceived by steamer Bunker Hill : magnificent assortment of READY MADJ CLOTHING, among which is Over Coas of every description, fine Dress and Froa Coats, Sack Goats, Pants, Vests, &c also large lot of Boys and Chidrens CIothia! new thing in this market.
 September l4, 1850.
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A parishioner one day, on presenting his child to be christened, was asked by the priest what name he should give the child. I believe will cal! him Peter, after my own name.'
 'Ah,' said the priest, 'that is bad name. Peter denied his master'
 sWhat, then, would you have me callhim1, Why not call him after my name, Jo- seph!
 'Ah, replied the old man, Joseph denied his mistress
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 Carolina & Georgia S5, of all dates, 75
 FEN GLIs sE; IA. Sovereigns, of all dates, dwt, grs. S4 83
 Guineas, do 5 do 6 do % English Gold, per act of Congress, of March g., l843, is legal tender at 92 cts, mills, per dwt
 FREN NCH:
 Napoleon, fires all dates, i dwt grs. s S3 ? Napoleons 40 fires do do do 66 Louis dor, do do 20 do 50 French Gold, per act of Congress of March 3, 843, is legal tender at 92 cts, 9 mills, per dwt
 ANISH
 TB7 Doubloons, all dates, F dwt. grs. $15 75
 Half Doubloons, do do 16 do ' 75
 Or Doubloons, do do do 90 Fifth Doubloon, do 3 do 1 do 1 ST Spanish Gold, per act of Congress, March 8, l843, is legal tender at 89 cts, 9 mills per dwt.
 MEXICAN x SOUTH AMERICAN: TB. Douboons, all dates, r dwt. grs. S15 60
 Half Doubloons, do do l6 do 75
 Or. Doubloons, do f do 8 do 3 90
 Fifth Doubloons, do do do ST Mexican and South American Gold, per act of Congress, of March 3, lS43, is legal tender at s9 cts, mills, per dwt.
 PRoMIsCUoUs COINS: Ten Thalers, all dates, dwt 10 grs. $7 co tr. dor, of Den'rk or Prus4 do do 90 Double do do & do 10 do SC (c. Guilder, all dates, 4 do do 4 O( l0)Johannes J. ", IS do ' do IT O( Moidore, Brazilian, 5 do 4 do s- Ducat, Nets, Den'k. Prus ? do 5 do 2( Crown, Port'gl Maria H. do 4 do 5 sC Zervontiz, Russia, 2 do 3 do O( Xerih Turkey, 3 do do } 3( Pistole, Italy, 3 do II do 3 }! IA The dragoons sovereigns, so called, art worth only $4 SO.
 (B;( Many douboons and parts of doubloon: are light, and consequently not saleable. A doubloon should weigh the same as good dol lar or two half dollars
 (c) Most of the Johannes and half Joes now Tn circulation are light. They should be taker at the rate oi 80 cts for weight ofa cent piece
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The following is the best definition of

The following is the best definition of a loafer that we have yet seen:
 "A person who begs all the tobacco he uses-knows more people than are acquaint- ed with him, when he meets them in a cof- fee-house-often looks at his borrowed watch to see the time-takes the paper about six months, and then tramps."
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N or IC E

SAML. MARTIN and JAMES MORTON N have formed co-partnership, for the Pur pose of doing general Mercantile business under the style of Martin & Norton; said par' nership extending back to the 10th June last.
 Helena, Sept. ', 1850.
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FRENCH'S HOTEL. Corner Frankfort Street and City Hall Square, Opposite the City Hall and Park Fountain,
NEW YORK,

ga NNAS builtand opened by the sub- Efss.T.TTA " scriber, May l, l849, who
 ..ssssst tsSs trusts that for convenience, elegance ez=zz4@=----=@ comfort and economy, it cannot be surpassed in the world. It contains more rooms than any other Hotel on this continent, save one only, all of which are warmed gratis. They are all fitted up with marble-top wash-stands which are supplied with Crofon Uater, through silver plated cocks. There is but one bed in a room; the Halls and water closets on every floor will be lit with gas during the night. This Hotel is in the intmediafe viciify of Nercna- hle Business and the principal places of amuse- ment. There is a Barber's Shop, and an ex- tensive range of Baih Rooms connected there, with. The Hotel will be conducted on the European plan of lodging rooms, and meals as they may be ordered in the spacious and spie'a- did Refectory. Porters will be up during the night to admit odgers, and also to call them at any time they may desire; and in no ease will servants be allowed to exact or receive per quisites. k. FRENCH.
 .7prH, 1850 -l-3m.
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Read the following letter received by mail:

 Read the following letter received by mail;
 Mobile, Ala. January 3, 1850 Dear Sir-Last November 1 was taken with cold which neglected, and found daily to grow worse. tried various remedies to no purpose Your WIS TAR'S BALSAM being recommended to me com menced using 1t, with little confidence in it's vir tues, but, contrary 10 my expectations, l soon was relieved, and am entirely cured. l am taking the fifth bottle; and feel most healtily thankful for its good effects. Respectfully,
 MICHAEL CHERRY To Scovil & Mead, New Orleans.
 t tf r 1 t ' T Beware of Countefeis and imi;atons--Sy and all other preparations of Wild Cderry Remember they only mitaet the name with possessing the vil- tues. Buy none but the genuine and original DR. WISTARS BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY Signed Sanford & Park" on the wrapper around each bottle.
 35 Sold wholesale and retail, by
 SCOVIL & MEAD, ll3 Chartres str't. Between Cont and St. Louis New Orleafs
 General Agents for the Southern States. Aug. 3l, 1850.
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THE UNDERsIGN NED will shortly publish at the
Il seat Of the National Government new daily
paper, az the organ Of the great USIoS Party Of
the United States.
The elements Of national revolution, evolved
from the passions Of mankind, always tend TO fatal
terminations but II s the prerogatiye Of an
lightcncd public will TO control them, and make
them subseryient 10 vice and patriotic issues Such
elements are now fcarfully at work in the United
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every patriot would depore A. the greatest calam-
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forts Of the UsIoS PARTY alone can avert that ca
lamity-thc united efforts Of those who, nobly re
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"Li6erfg and The Union, nor and Jorero, aud
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trymon. Evil influences from abroad have found
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tis high time. therefore. for patriotic Americana
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