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Southern shield., 1851-03-22
NEW FIRW. BATLEYS & HORNER,

FEIVHE undersigned having purchased the ea. -Ea tire Stock of GOODS belonging to the late firm of BAILEY &5 RICE, respectfully inform the citizens ef Helena and the surrounding country, that they will continue the Mercantile business, al 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 10 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 10 settle the business of the old firm Of Bailey &y Rice and respectfully request all persons who are indebted to them to come forward and close the same by Cash op Note, as early as possible, as ii is very dcsira. bic and important to those interested that the business should be closed without delay.
 BAILEYS q HORNER.
 He'cno, .9Hgu8f B, 1850.
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ADMINISTRATORS /
 SALE OF R L A L f s T A T [

N OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in AN pursuance of an order of the Probate Court of Phillips county, Arkansas, rendered at the January term, A. D. 1851, the undersigned, as Administrator of the Estate of Benjamin Ward, deceased, will, on Monday, he 2lSt day ot .AprH neat, .A. D. 1851, offer for sale, and sell, at the door of the Courthouse, in the town of Helena, State and county aforesaid to the high est and best bidder, upon the terms hereinafter mentioned, the following described tract of land, belonging to said Estate, to wit:
 The Northeast quarter of section thirty -fve (35) township two (2) South, range four (4) East containing 100 acres.
 TERMs.-One third of the purchase money cash in hand, and the balance payable in one and two years, the punctual payment of which to be properly secured.
 Sale will take place between the hours of 10 o'clock in the forenoon and o'clock in the af- ternoon of said day.
 RAWLEY W. WARD,
 Administrator of the Estate of Benjamin
 Ward, deceased Helena, .Arhmasas, March 15, 1851.
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NEW GOODS. EP A. BLOUNT & BROTHER are now receiving their supply of
 FALL & WI NTER
GOOD s. 3

Saa E@ <S -< o~% .
 They have recently and permanently To- cated themselves in Helena for the purpose of carrying on general Dry Goods bus- ness, and do not intend 10 be underSold b7 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 well selected assortment of Ladies', gentlemen's and boys SADDLES, lower than has ever been offered in this market before CROCkERY, GLASS G TIN-WARE, and a number of articles too numerous to mention.
 We have just received a large lot oi
 ROPE & BAGGlNG, 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 q trial, and we will do our best 10 please you.
 Helena, October 20, l849.
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HICKS S BUMPASS.

C,
 In French, British, India, and American
 Staple and Fancy DRY GOODS, Hats,
 Caps, Boots, Shoes, &1c.
 A RE now opening one of the best selected AA 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 Tus. 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 Vestlngs; Irish Linens, beached Domestics. Shlrtmgs; and everything usually kept in dry goods store; which they are selling low for cash or to punctual dealers on the usual tme They invite the people of Phillips and the adjoining counties to give them a call and examine their Goods and prices before purchasing elsewhere.
 Helena, June l5, 1850.
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A Wagon, Mule and Horse
 FOR SALE.

'ESllE owner of. the above mentioned property -A offers it for sale on very liberal terms, for cash. The Wagon is light and new two horse Wagon. The mule is a very servicea- ole animal, and young. The horse is about 8 or years old, and an excellent work nag Persons wishing to purchase, will please apply at this office for further information.
 The property can be seen in Helena on Sa- turday next, 22d inst March l5.
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STEAMBOATS,
Memphis, Arkansas 6 White River United States Hail Line
 COUNTESS.
Capt. JAS. A. CREIGHTON.

Capt. JAS. A. CREIGHTON, N EAVES Memphis every Sunday and Thurs A A day mornings at 9 m, connecting at Napoleon with the Arkansas river Mail Boats, on Friday and Monday, and with the White River Mail Boats every Monday.
 Leaves Napoleon every Monday and Friday at o'clock p m, connecting ct Memphis with the NashuWe and Cincinnati Packets. The Countess passes HELENA every Sunday g. Thursday nights, at o'clock, going doac'1, and
 Every Tuesday g. Staurday mornings, at o'clock, going up.
 Wlattend to all orders for Merchandise, and any business entrusted to her, with care and at- tention.
 Shippers and the travelling community may rely on her regularity and punctuality.
 November lG, 1850.
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-A| | @ED@ @ -ms.

EEE E have on hand large and beautiful stock of French Lawns, Berages, Silk Tissues, &c, which, as the season Is advanced we will sell dt Cost. We invite the ladies and public 10 give us a call.
 HICKS & BUMPASS. July 6, 1850.
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Boots & Shoes,
Ky Eypress,

ZINE Gold Locbets, Bracelets, Earrings, -A Finger-rings, Gold Collar Buttons, Gold Studs, Watches, &c., this day received by
 HICKS < BUMPASS. January Ii, 1851.
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I SOU U nGA l GGl0 3 l D.
PENNSYI.VANIA RAILROAD COMPANY,

IbLll llA"ItO1lD WILL LALS l MMTILL be prepared to transport MER WW CHANDISE from PHILADELPHIA to PITTSBURGH in anticipation of the open ing of the Eastern Division of the Pennsylvania Canal say on and after the TWENTIETH ot FEBRUARY. at the following rates, viz: For lst CIass-Dry Good Hats, Boots, and Shoes, Drugs, Books, Stationery, &c.. at $ per 100lbs. For 2d Class-Hardware, Queensware, Groce- res, Paint and Dyestuffs. Oils, &c., at 80 cents per l00Ibs. For Sd Class-Coflee, Leaf Tobacco, Iron, Guano, Bacon, Beef, Pork, &c., at 60 cents per 1C0lbs. For 4th Class-Tar, Pitch, Resin, Ashes, Mar ble, Pig Iron, Bricks. &c. at 50 cts per O0lbs.
 H. H. HOUSTON,
 Freight Agent, Penna Railroad Co. No. 274 & 276 Market street, Philadelphia. N. B.-Goods going East by our Road should be consigned to
 McFADEN S COVODE,
 Pittsburgh.
 PENNSYLVANIA
 RAIL-ROAD COMPANY. PASSENGER TRAINS between PHILA- DELPHIA and PITTSBURGH, Leave Phil delphia Daily at 8. A. M., and lO5 P. M. Leave Pittsburgh Daily at 8 A. M.. and P. NJ,
 A. HENDERSON, Feb. l5, 1951.7 Passenger Agent.
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TAILORING. .ssEEEs ESEa9BEFSFE.VgE,V'y.

FWHHE undersigned having opened Shop Gin
 B the room on Front street, one door south of the store-room lately occupied by A. Stolz,) for the purpose of carrying on the Tailoring business in all its various branches, tenders his services to the people of Helena and Phillips county generally. Having had many years experience as cutter and practical Tailor, he fatters himself that he will be able 10 render entire satisfaction to all who may favor him with their custom. H. REED.
 Helen0, January IS, 1851.
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Good Advice.

Ahumorous writer advises thus: "Let youl homes be provided with such comforts and necessaries as piety, pickles, potatoes, pots and kettles, brooms, benevolence, bread, charity, cheese, crackers, faith, flour, af1ec- lion, cider, sincerity, onions, integrity, vin- egar, wine and wisdom. Have all those on hand, and happiness will be with you. Don't drink anything intoxicating; eat mod erately, go about business after breakfast, lounge after dinner chat after tea, and kiss after quarreling; and all the joy, the peace and bliss the earth can afford shall be yours, till the grave closes overyou and your spr- it is borne to brighter and happier world"
Southern shield., 1851-03-22

The New Orleans Crescent says dog which had losta whole litter, was seen yes terday trying to poke piece of crape under the door of one of the sausage shops in this city
Southern shield., 1851-03-22
To Me Friends of hnprovemeng
PETERS, CHILLS, S,c., of every description Can be cured in few hours, without debai tating the system in the least, with the
 Mississippi Fever Tonic. Prepared by JAMES E. FLOWERS, of Grand cn.,

GHSfllS medicine is purely vegetable, and pIeas
 AA ant in its effects and easy of administrator It may be given with the most perfect safet, under any circumstances. It is warranted io give entire satisfaction. This article has opI, to be known to place it above all other tre5 remedies. We therefore refer the public to tbe Hon. John H. Harmanson, Louisiana: ]. $. E F. J. Chambliss. near Port Gibson. Miss. I K. Wilkinson, Napoleon, Arks., William Sn, ton, Drs. Notes and Bowman, near Lake Prov idence; William w. Flynn, Ira Bowman and William Ferguson, Tensas riyer La.
 The above medicine is for sale by Vim. D. Horner, at the Post office, in Helena, Arks.
 June l, 1850.
Southern shield., 1851-03-22

BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS 1his medicine has attained that high character which IS necessary for all medicines to attain induce countereters o put forth spurious article at the risk LOOK WELL TO THE MARKS OF THE
 GENUINE.
 They have the written signature ofC. M. JACKSON upon the wrapper and the name blown in the bottle, without which they are spurious
 For sale, wholesale and retail, at the
 GERMAN MEDICINE STORE. No. l20 ARCH Street one door below sixth, Hate of210 Race streetl Philadelphia, and by respectable dealers generally throughout tie country. Also, for sale by Messrs. NASH tS GRANT, Hele- na. Arkansas. Dec. ]. lS50
Southern shield., 1851-03-22

When a Kentucky judge, some years since, was asked by an attorney upon some strange ruling: "Is that law, your honor?" he replied:
 elf the court understand herself, and she think he do, it are."
Southern shield., 1851-03-22

The family that never took newspaper, has moved 10 Illinois. The old gentleman was surprised the other day to learn that gold had been discovered in California, and the eldest daughter was rejoiced to learn from neighbor that Webster had been hung, and now she would never again be troubled with "them pesky spelling books!"
Southern shield., 1851-03-22

GEN. JACKSON AND THE EKNocKERs.-One of the spiritual knockers down East, it seems, has been in communication with the spirit of Gen. Jackson. The querist wished 10 know what the old General had first ali heart. The reply was:-"The Union-51 the eternal-dont split d."
Southern shield., 1851-03-22

"Hanse, where is the horse?"
 "He proke de stable in two-kicked de traces open, and run round de lamp post init de corner grocery like de tvels."
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January II, 1851.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-26

and unusual punishment inflicted, We call
attention to the case, in order 10 show, as
we can in few words, the needlessness,
not to say the wickedness, of this illegal pro-
cedure. For if the negro was guilty of the
crime, and the evidence was sufficiently clear
to convict him of it, he could have been pun
ished according to the forms of law, by
hanging--a mode of punishment equally ig-
nominious as that of burning; but If the evil
dence was not clear against him, so as to leave
no rational doubt of his guilt, then he should
under no circumstances have been punished.
1t is a wise and humane maxim of the criminal
law, q that it is better for ninety-nine guilty
persons to escape punishment than for one in
nocent person to suffer-" If crimes of the hor-
rid character above indicated are supposed to
deserve seyerer punishment than hanging,
the law-making power should prescribe the ma
ture of the punishment. Innocence can never
be safe where the administration of justice is
committed to the hands of mob, which never
acts from the dictates of reason, but always
from the passion or caprice of the moment
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-26
LYNCH LAW.

"a negro in Paulding, Miss, having com
mitted an outrage upon the person of white
lady, and afterwards murdered her and her son,
the citizens turned out en- masse, and, arresting
the negro, burned him alive"
The circumstances Of this summary execution
as detailed in the newspapers make it highly
probable, indeed almost certain, that the &C
cused was guilty But the only direct testi-
mony in the case was the confession Of the ne
gro, extorted by the lash---a mode Of proof
known only to the rudest ages, or the most des-
potic forms of government-civil or ecclesiasti-
cal. We need say nothing of the barbarous
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-26

PENNSYLVANIA, ITS LEGISLATURE, AND THE
LATE VIsIT.-The Statesman, of Philadelphia,
sees probably more than is to be seen. In Mon
days paper we find the following:
We referred in brief, but apt language, some
weeks SINCE to the probable consequences of
the visit of the Pennsylvania Legislature to Bal
timore, and predicted the passage Of some law,
or the creation of some charter, which would
prove detrimental to the interests of this State,
and especially of Philadelphia.
These consequences have rapidly followed our
prediction, and viii now (it may be too late)
force themselves upon the consideration of all
citizens. The bill to extend the York and Cum
berland Railroad, on the western bank of the
Susquehanna, to the Central road, has passed to
final reading in the Senate, by such vote as
clearly indicates its passage. We are at a loss
to imagine the causes of its success, unless we
attribute them solely to the influences already
alluded to. We will refer to the subject again.
in the mean time warning the citizens of Phila-
delphia and the whole State to be on their guard
against all projects calculated to divert the
trade and travel of the great West from their
improvements and their great metropolis.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-26
People OF CoLon IN New YoRK.-The fol.

PEOPLE OF CoLoR IN New YoRK.-The fol-
lowing is given in the New York papers
"The colored people, in their late State Con-
vention, adopted resolve recommending their
race generally to forsake the cities, and their
employments of dependency therein, and emf
CRATE to those parts of the country where land
Ms cheap, and become the cultiyators of the soil,
as the surest road to responsibility, indepen-
dence, and influence. But will they do it? that
is the question.
"Mr. Putnam read report from the political
committee, stating that the colored vote would
be able in that State to turn the vote for Gov
ernor, and also control the Presidential election
A report from the committee on schools was
presented, and, on the question of its adoption,
DR.. Smith and several other gentlemen of color
took part all of whom advocated an education
with an amalgamation of colors."
We submit, with Difference, that it would
have been polite to wait, and let this last pro-
position originate with the pale-faces. Votes
are valuable staple in exchange for any sort
of concessions.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-26
WONDER WORKING sALYE.

DR. P0RTERS mountaineering SALVE perna-
nently Wounds Bruises, Burns, Scalds, Chill
blans Painful swengs, Bles, Piles Assesses, Ulcers
and Sores Of all kinds. 1t is wonderfully efcacious for
Inflammation rising Of the FEMALE BREAST, intdn
nation arising from any
As lip salve, and for chapped hands rough skim It
has superior BY its application the skin becomes
smooth as glass.
This Salve prepared from the receipt Of eminent
English physician by the late DR.. Taey Of this city, and
its preemnent merits extensively known in the
munty. The subscriber has used IL in his family
with astonishing and recommend Il with con-
dence And well assured Is the PROPRIETOR Of its eff
cacy that the purchaser win be at liberty to return what
salve left and his money be refunded in of failure
R- The subscriber is general Wholesale agent for the
United States. AUSTIN GRAY,
BOOKSELLER Seventh street,
mar A-1y opposite Odd Fellows Hall.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-26

The MILITARY AsYLUM.-We understand that
General Scott and several other gentlemen be-
longing to the Board of Commissioners for es-
tablishing a Military Asylum, yesterday paid
an official visit to the Heights of Georgetown.
They made halt at the pleasant mansion Of
Colonel Lorenzo Thomas, by whom they were
handsomely entertained; and returned to the
city well pleased with all that they had seen.
Whether they fixed upon any site for the pro-
posed Asylum or not, we are not informed; but
since Washington is already well supplied with
public departments, VIC would willingly second
the motion to have the Asylum established with
in the limits of our sister corporation.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-26

"THE CRIsIs!"-We daily pick up newspaper
from some quarter or other, having at the head
of its "leader' this portentous title, or cap
ton; but we have seen so many crises, that we
have CEASED to believe in them. We remember
having been taken, when a boy, into the conf
dence of ffth-rate representative in Congress,
who told us, with an ominous frown, and in a
fearfully subdued tone, that the speech he had
just made was the last appeal of his section
of the country to the justice of the nation, and
that if it should fail in the effect he desired to
produce, the Union would be at an nd!-and
we really began to wonder whether the section
in which we lived would be a republic or a
monarchy, and, if the latter, who would be
King Many who could in those days be scared
by such things have since learned that threat
ening, Dragging, law-defying politicians have
less influence in making or unmaking Unions
and Republics than the least of your modest
and straight-going folks.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-26

Mr.. WEBSTER AT ANNAPoLIs.-The dinner
rendered to Mr.. Webster, on the part of the
Maryland Reform Convention, was arranged to
come off yesterday afternoon at FIVE o'clock at
Annapolis, where he arrived on the evening
previous Mr.. W. was met at the /" Junction
on the Washington branch of the railroad by
the following gentlemen on the part of the Con-
yention Messrs. Bowie, of Prince Georges ;
Ricaud, of Kent Morgan, of st. Mary's; Jen-
ifer, of Charles; Crisfeld, of Somerset; Colds
borough, of Dorchester; and VIM. Cost John
son, of Frederick. A large concourse Of citi-
zens were in attendance at the depot in Annap-
oils on his arrival who escorted him to his lodg-
ings at Mrs. Green's, where a number of the
beauty and fashion of that ancient city were
congregated, paying their respects to his esti-
mable lady, enjoying the ready wit of the great
statesman, and partaking of a sumptuous en-.
tertainment Republic.
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THE PLACE FOR BARGAINS!

At The Fdncy Store, IN street. ADORE H.
e. LADIES who desire a really pretty Bon ccDh
&A3 net at a moderate price cannot fail to be VnAG
HeS suited by calling on Mrs, COLLISION, who NitM
W. has just opened select variety Of LADIES
STRAW HATS, JENNY LINDS Boys Hats and Caps
also, beautiful RIBBONS, for trimming, which will be
done in the most fashionable style and shortest notice
BEST KID GLOVES, rs cents.
GENTLEMENS Amber Kid GLOVES; also silk and
thread do; Cravats, &c.
AJS0-Kings Magnetic Washing Fluid-savcs time
hands, and clothes.
Wdnited-Two young ladies apprentices TO the Mil
linery business. mar 26-f
A LII of Harper Brothers Publications.
N All Of Applcton's Publications
All Of Putnams Publications,
Little Browns, Boston, and all books published in
the United States.
For sale at the publishers prices by
TAYLOR MAURY,
mar A- Booksellers 9th st.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-26

"The PoToMAc SAVINGS BANK will pay to the
bearer Ttcenty.fve Gents in Virginia Bank Notes
when five dollars are prcsented.--T. NJ. HAN
SON, Cashier"
Our crrand-boy, to-day, received note as
above, in change at neighboring store. We
deem the issue of such things as unnecessary
and of pernicious influence. But the PEOPLE
are the sovereigns. If the community are not
satisfied with the experience we have all had in
this matter, they can test it further.
We by no means impeach the responsibility
or the motives of the gentlemen concerned in
the issue
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-26

JOKES AND JoKING.-We spoke Of Mr.. Web
ster's jokes the other day, in disparagement Of
them, but by no means in disparagement OF
disrespect of him but as we have just found a
remark from the New York Post that fits the
case better than our own, we append it. 1t
settles the question, aud we stand rebuked:
"There are two schools of wit-the Conser-
vatives and the Neologists. Mr.. Webster be-
longs to the Conservative school; and instead
of being sneered at, he is entitled to be Judged
according to the rules of the school to which he
belongs. Tried by this standard, he holds a
high rank among witty men. His conservatism
is perfect he sets his face against all jokes but
standard jokes"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-26

30 Opposite Office there is exhibiting Gid
don's Exhibition of the River Nile" with choice col
lection of Egyptian Antiquities. Good houses have at
tended it here hitherto. The unfortunate absence,
through the sickness of the performer of the Horn
sic that being the only instrument which initiate
accurately Oriental melodies has been drawback to
this most interesting Exhibition. We understand that
the Horn player will be well enough to perform omor
night.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-26
"MARKINGo THE GOVERNMENTAL

"MARKING" THE GOVERNMENTAL the con-
clusion of the trial of the Cuba Expeditionists,
at New Orleans, a few days since, the nolle
prosequi being announced, the following scene
took place:
Coz. Quitman--I would like to have time to
look into this matter, to see if the prosecutor
cannot be made to pay the costs of the prosecu-
ton, as wish him to be marked.
Judge McCaleb-The costs will fall on the
Government.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-26

JOHN HOWARD PAYNE, who has recently re-
ceived, for the second time, the appointment
of Consul at Tunis, is the author of the words
of that most peculiar of all English songs,
"Home, Sweet Home" The music is an old
Siciian air, incorporated by Donizetti into one
of his finest operas.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-26

KIT CARsoN.-A writer at Santa Fe Febru-
airy LIST, writes to the New York Tribune rs fol-
lows:
'The world-renowned Kit Carson is now in
our city. He is man of the most unassuming
manners, but very communicative. This truly
brave man has nothing striking about him. He
is like what he was intended for, Missouri
farmer; for Kit is, as you know, Missourian
by birth He speaks hard of that parvenu,
Major Grier, who went in pursuit of the Apa-
ches who had Mrs. White and her child. Mr..
Carson, at the proper time, entreated Grier to
charge on the Indians but the latter coldly re-
piled that he was guide, and not in command,
and so Mrs. White was killed, and, it is much
feared, her child also. The regular soldiers are
not fit for Indian warfare"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-03-26

IMPROVED 0MNIBUs.-Coaches of an i'm
proved construction are about to be introduced
into Philadelphia, to avoid the nuisance of boys
riding on the steps. The steps are within the
body of the vehicle, and the door closes over
them.
Nuisance, indeed We always beckon to the
little fellows to step up, when we think the
Jehu's eyes are looking forward