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TO ALL PERSONS WHOM IT MAY
 CONCERN.

NT OTlCE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in AV the years 1899, l810, l84l, and l842, the following tract of land, to wit: The North east quarter of Section eighteen in Township thirteen North of Range four East of the fifth principal Meridian, containing one hundred and sixty acres, was, by the officer legally author zed so to do, entered and listed for taxation for said years, in Poinsett county, in the State of Arkansas, in the name of James Q. Wilkerson; and that the taxes levied on said land amounted 10 the sum of twelve dollars and twenty-five cents, and the same not having been paid as required by law, James Stors, then Sheriff and eX-0fficiO Collector of Taxes for said county, did give due and legal notice that he would offer for sale, at Public Auction, on the first Monday of Mo- vember, l842, at the Courtho door. in said county. the said land, or so much thereof as would be sufficient to pay sald.taXes, with the costs and penalties due thereon, in all to seventeen dollars and twenty-five cents. And at said sale the undersigned became the purchaser of said tract of land, for the taxes, costs and penalty due thereon, and received from the said James StOtts, Sheriff as above, a certificate therefor;-and the same not having been redeemed as required by law, the under signed having presented said certificate to one James Davidson, as Sheriff of said county, who was successor Ill office of Robert Stone, who was successor in office of the said James totts, on the lst day of October, A. D. ls1n, and dnnaa.4AaA ef tla ee;4 Tsssr.09 Davld- son, Sheriff as aforesaid, Deed for said and the said James Davidson, Sheriff as aforesaid according to the.authority in him vested by law, did make, execute, anu deliver, on the lst day of October, 1850, to me, his Deed of conveyance for said tract of land
 Thergore, All persons who can set up any right to said land, in consequence of any infor- mality, or any irregularity, or illegality connect ed with said sale and conveyance thereof, are hereby called upon and requirel to show cause, at the first term of the Circuit Court of said county of Poinsett, which will be held after six months from the publication hereof, as pre- scribed by law, why the said sale should not be confirmed, as application will then be made to said Court for the confirmation of said sale.
 ANDREW J. STOTTS,
 By his Attorneys, T. & s.
 E,,e09 IS5J
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By the President; J. BUTTERF1ELD,
 Commissioner Cf Me General Land Office.
NOTICE TO pRE-EMprIoN CLAIMANTS.

NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTIoN CLAIMANTS.
 Every person entitled to the right of pre-emp- ton to any of the lands within the townships and parts of townships above enumerated, is required to establish the same to the satisfaction of the Register and Receiver of the proper Land Office, and making payment therefor, as soon qs practicable gffer seeing this notice, and be- fore the day appointed for the commencement of the public sale of the lands embracing the tract claimed; otherwise such claim will be forfeited
 J. BUTTERFIELD, Commissioner Qf he General Land Office. June 2S, lS5l.-l2-lO.
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NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTIoN CLAIMANTS. Every person entitled to the right of pre- emption to any of the lands within the townships and parts of townships above enumerated, is required to establish the same to the satisfaction of the register and receiver of the proper land office, and make payment therefore as soon. as practicable gter seeing his notice, and before the day appointed for the commencement of the public sale of lands embracing the tract caimed otherwise such claim will be forfeited.
 J. BUTTERFIELD,
 Commissioner of the Generd Land O65ce June 2S, l85l.-l2-l0.
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Ragging and Bale Rope.

A LARGE supply of Bagging 6 Bale Rope, fsA just received, which we offer to Merchants and Planters at a small advance on Louisville prices. BAlLE4S & HORNER.
 July I2, 1851.
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CAUTION TO LADIEs.-A Cincinnati pa per states that Dr. Muzzey was one day last week called on to perform singular oper- ation upon the head of young lady living on John street. It appeared that she had been in the habit of twisting and tying her hairso tightly that the scalp had become part ed from the skull and it was found necessa- ry 10 open the sea p to remove the matter which had accumulated beneath. This is the first case of the kind we have ever known
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Mechanics Cards.
Cabinet 6 Carpenter Shop.

FHVHE undersigned having opened Shop, in A Helena, for the purpose of carrying on the above business in all their various branches, take this method of rendering his services to the citizens of the town and surrounding country. He will be ready at all times to undertake any kind of work in his line, at a fair, living price, He will keep constantly on hand, ready-made, or make, at the shortest notice, G6eEFE.S'S of any size or quality, out of Walnut, cypress, poplar, or pine.
 Old Furniture repaired or Vanished on req sonable terms.
 Shop in the house formerly occupied as the True Issue printing office.
 l.. F. WALKER. Helena Mdu IT, 1851.
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e9reesa nnd -Ae2.y Egsdes.

TWYHE undersigned having purchased the Taa- Kard built by Solomon Landeker, is ready to receive Hides, for which he will pay the highest price in Dry Goods or Groceries.
 E. w. JONES. Helena, October 5, 1850.
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al or the reserved right Co secede from tAe Union. l consider it to be a paramount right, inherentin every people, to free them- selves from oppression, when the action of the government violates their essential rights and becomes too grievous to be borne; and that from the nature of our federative sys- tenn, it would be the most effectual mode to accomplish that obiect:'
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HeLena, Augalst g, 1850.
HICKS S BUMPASS, UHOLESaLE g. RE7.RLL DEALERS, In French, British, India, and American Staple and Fancy DRY GOODS, Hats,

Caps, Boots, Shoes, &c.
 A RE now opening one of the best selected IA 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 Tartons, Lace Capes, French worked Capes' Collars, &c.
 Also, splendid stock of GentIemen's SUM, MFR GooDs; Fine Clothes, Cassimeres, and Veatings; Irish Linens, bleached Domestcs, Shirtings. and evoa T1ITng lsaaIiy kept Tn dry goods stSF0, 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.
 Helena, June IS. 1850.
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Commissioner of the General Land Office
NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTION CLAIMANTS.

NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTION CLAIMANTS. Every person entitled to the right of pre-emptIon to any of the lands within the townships and parts of townships above enumerated is required to establish the same to the satisfaction of the register and receiver ofthe proper land office and make payment therefor AZ SOON As PRACTICABLE AFTER SEElNG THIS NOTICE, and before the day appointed for the commencement ofthe public sale of the lands embracing the tract oaimed otherwise such claim will be forfeited
 J. BUTTERFlELD,
 Commissioner of the General Land Office. June 28 i85l,-12-l0.
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EE. E0. COOLIDGE @' co.
 WHOLESALE $ RETAIL
Commission s. F0rwordjng Merchants.

3 2 07 '77' 7''''5 1-10' 0''0'V'0'
 F#VHE subscribers having received their kz SPRING g. SUMMER stock, are now prepared to supply their customers with goods at very moderate prices. They will endeavor at all times to keep on hand complete stock of
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NEW FIRM.
BAILEYS & HORNER.

FEN HE undersigned having purchased the en- -E- tire Stock of GOODS belonging to the late firm of BAILEY &5 RICE, respectfully inform the citizens eff 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 punc 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 it is very desira. ble and important to those interested that the business should be closed without delay.
 BAILEYS & HORNER.
 HpIp1n 32IG7Ief 0S IS5O
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Prom the Boston Daily Times, Oct 8,
Ths State n lection,

our annual election will take place in four weeks
from 70, With the exception OF Suffolk, Barnstsble
N.n'u..et, dukes. and Hampshire, the chances are
SnN 'ne wings, who can be beaten past all hopes of
speedy recovery u Their opponents choose bring their
poWe1 ieeihmaely to bear against them. All that is
Sen union on The same candidates, and wise labor
m support OF candidates nominated Union principles
Wenave never been OF those democrats who believe
s.ne wings are TO be beaten, matter OF course, be-
use tney were badly beaten last year. The wings have
n~Vs looked upon Massachusetts as their particu-
M ,po! OF earth. which their immortal rights could
no' De legsy disputed. and marked their
uroW OF Last year by circumstances OF character likely
cause them to reflect little, they have not been dis
mayed ssa consequences. They are already actively
sseo IN The contest, though in quiet manner. They
Organizing their party in every city, town, and school
usct IN the Commonwealth in the hope Of getting out
aen vote a. shall as,onsh the country Their labors
us De met by corresponding labors own side.
mere larger reserved democratic in this State
nsn mere IL reserved wing vote The vote for Gov
o boutwell, can with proper exertions be increased
, III" even to ten thousand, and thus much much
balance the increase OF the wing vote; and 10 al
e'her probable that the free-soil vote will be several
thousands larger this year than IL was in 1850 The
moosoty that the largest vote thrown in Masea
uusets will b given in November next II rests with
zoe Supporters OF the present State government TO say
whether the largest share OF the increase shall belong
o.nsm or TO the wings Let their organization be per.
sced LEI their voters BE- induced 20 the polls in
%aas and the wings will have the most abundant cause
m senK that they ever reused the energies Of their
eonqusrors.
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Quo,h the Madison Tribune OF Mr.. Consul Owen

Quo,h the Madison Tribune OF Mr.. Consul Oven
II be refused bis interposon, was wilfully pas.
sve, when he might have volunteered his aid, then be
deserves 10 be recalled IRON his position. We have no
doubt the President will sterny and fully perform hi.
duty, whatever insane and carpng journals like the
Cincinnati Enquirer may say or do"
The Tribune is fixing around its own recreant neck a
fatal The President proceeding against the Amer
cans proclaimed TO his subordinate officials against
intertsrsnes in their behalf MATTER TO WHAT En-.
TREMlTIES THEY BE REDUCED" But, said the
Tribune. if Mr.. Owen passive when he might have
volunteered his aid, then hs deserves TO b. recalled" All,
indeed And suppose he passive because his supe-
rior at Washington instructed him against ANY inter
ference, matter what eIremiiss be found the poor
fellows in: What would you say hen' Visit your in.
dignation upon the President. who commanded him to
be "wiIfully passvew Not quite That would involve
little Independence, and il would hazard the trucking
vena lily of administration oraansbp II IA such bumil
atns straits this that reckless men, with goose quill
in hand and moderate quantity of brains to direct il, are
often run into-CintiAna'i Enquirer.
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BY A. GREEN, AuetIonesr.

INTENSIVE SALE OF VERY SUPERIOR FURNITURE.
Il WINES &c, AT AUcTIoN.-on Wednesday, the nd inst
exceency the English minister Sir H. L. Bulwer beautiful
superior assortment Of furniture, sc., viz
splendid cabinets, niaid with tortose-shel and ivory
l2beaded velvet chairs
Is walnut plush covered chairs
2 vclvetcovered Union chairs
velvet covered mnion chairs
mahogany rosewood velveteovered revolving cha
2 fine plushcovered lounges
large writing chairs
Is fancy willow bottom
is dining room chairs and cushions
2 solid mahogany gothic passage chnirs
bronzed hntrack
ans rosewood ,n.d &c ssaus tables SC, tea POI.
walnut marble top sdeboards
hne-carved sideboard
mahogany marble top pier tables
Divans and spring lounges
Dining, side, sofa, and other tables
Walnut stands. &C.
Mahogany writing desks, cabinet, and bookcases
large gothic frame gilt msn'e French plate mirrors
plate psyche glass and other looking glasses
French gilt candelabras and brackets
C.ce hanging, pillar and other lamps, candlesticks and
IN. marble India china with earce lamp,
French china dinner, dessert, tea, and coffee
Also, good assortmen. of cut glass ware
Fine velvet door, window and other curtains and fixing
Pine English Brussels and other carpets and hearth
Iron and other bedsead. and curtains bedding and hal
mattresses shower bath, bath tub
Marble top dressing and toilet stands
Full toc, sets, fire SETS IRE screens, statues ornamsns
With large cooking copper kitchen
Also choice collection wines, comprising about 700 bottles
Cherry Champagne Spanish French Hook cae' and other wines
the most OF which Is a superior article
Also, porter, bottles Congress and
with multitude Of other ARTICLES which we deem
Catalogues ready Monday day
The house will open and ready Inspection
day peviou. gentlemen OF
and respectfully invited call and examine for them
Terms o. All under $50, $50
credit two three and -four mons for satisfactorily
Oct S-eodsd. A. GREEN, Ancuonser.
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stores recently erected by
Brother, the north side OF Pennsylvania
between and where he Intends conducting the
Of its branches having engaged the
OF Heary v. Maess who, well known has won
himself high reputation cue and whose attention WI be
manufacturing Of boots aud shoes
We would particularly call the attention OF the lad 70 e eesu
OF MI uarselass CATER boots and shoes
We with beautiful assortment OF French
english leather Kid silks, and attn, which VIII be made up TO
order in Mr. Ms usual beautiful style.
In addition TO mandatory we have selected with ga.
New YORK. Phadslpha and Baltimore all OF the mos
approved Of and shoes OF description all
which particularly invite the attention Of the public generally
T-eolw j. NJ. JOHNsONs
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GOV. Floyd or Virginia.

We transfer 10 our columns an article from the Lynch
hurg Republican" showing that this distinguished man
stands as high now he did in the confidence and
favor Of The democracy of his State and that there not
The slightest for the supposition that the nomna
lion Of Col Johnson. the present candidate Tor the Of
ace OF governor might create division in the ranks OF
s marty On The contrary il would that the decs-
ion Of the Stauntou convention rested considerations
which are as iatterng 10 Governor Floyd as they are to
the nominee of the convention, and that these conside.
raons involve disagreement in respect to the public
prncples hich 10 guide the future policy as they
have done heretofore OF the party which acknowledges
a. its guide the great landmarks established by such
members as Jefferson and his disciples Governor Floyd
was faithful these principles the individual nomi-
mated in his place is equally So and doubt not they
are as harmonious in their personal as in their public
relations
!" Governor FLOYD As the name OF this distinguished
gentleman brought before the Saunon convention for
the nomination for governor, Without assured his
agency or knowledge, 1t is bu. just him and his friends
that some facts connected with The comparatively small
vote he received should be made public No State admin
aton have had has been deservedly popu-
lar than that of John Floyd No OF his official acts
do dsappove of any degree and such believe to
be the almost unanimous sentiment Of the democracy
the State. Had his official conduct been the only of
his claims for reelection, he would doubtless have been
the nominee Of the convention.
=" But other considerations controlled the nomination.
Governor Floyd has served governor of the
Commonwealth and il thought by very large num-
Der of his friends that his election would be in conflict
with least the spirit OF both the present and the
situton, which makes the governor ineligible for
ond consecutive This important consideration
troled the and influence Of large portion the dele
cations Another obstacle in the way of Governor Floyd's
reconciliation was that Colonel Johnson had been elected
BY legislature to succeed Governor Floyd
in the contingency that the constitution should be
adopted. Were the constitution not to be adopted
therefore, Colonel Johnson would be the governor of Vr.
Qinia for three years For the convention under
these circumstances throw aside Colonel Johnson and
nominate Floyd who has served the limit of
time under the constitution, regarded by large
Der of delegates very unjust and well calculated
friends of Governor Johnson and render luke.
and the nominee tho entire northwe stern
democracy.
"These considerations had controlling influence
in tho convention and caused numbers vote against
Governor Floyd who fully endorsed and approved his ad
mnistraon OF State affairs in every particular. We know
these facts personally. The defeat of Governor Floyd
therefore, far from being upon his admins
aiion any part OF and take great pleasure in
stating this fact"
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ONG within the reach of ms al-Ths celebrated
German physicians, and Gray finally
the city xshngon after having
knowledge and having
tho OF getting thorough
nodse botany they Hser themselves qualified TO alleviate
and family subject We
premise all who favor with call that we WI, with
tell them their complaints AID ymp
toms, guarantee and speedy cure The Doctors
wholly vegetable and prepared by themselves we
guarantee complaints matter
originated or how long standing
be had Al our once from
counties OF me states OF New
YORK. Pennsylvania Csnsdas hc who having been Gven up 70
and svainG themselves OF our
health Diseases successfully treated
following dyspepsy constipation, Piles crofus
bronchitis scaidhesd dopsy All ner
diseases Of bs skn lungs stomach bowels hvc
kidneys, spine, he.
Oct d3w.
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We informed that MIR. c. G. Baylor, the consul Of
the United States at Amsterdam leaves this city today for
the South and will attend the Macon Convention the
27th instant. He is acting in conjunction with Mr. Van
Lennep now absent at Amsterdam, for the purpose OF
aiding the direct trade between the southern States and
the continent, OF Europe subject which has been twice
noticed in our columns and that happy TO
know can suffer nothing from the calculation which Mr.
Baylor is prepared 10 give it. We recommend him and
his cause to the favorable attention OF the southern
planters.
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nALoON no I.Ernro a re.pectahle and thorourhl

yALOON TO LEr.-To a respectable and thoroughly
y saloon nnder National Hail. In the
together with all the places the Theatre above
for refreshments.
exceed perhaps those other
county, being sufficiently TO have attached
rant rooms The saloon 10 accessible
Theatre but also from the durns
day well a. the evening.
addressed The propretors or
National Hail Republic Office, Washington city
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s<a> House class for sale.-t o6sr fo~
Gi ~ splendid houses In the city II has
~ finished months, and In perfectly aafa
for IL beautifully situated, near the Gomez
healthy location and good
position the different departments central
ana /. eaudistant the city
eighteen ali commodioas and iohy several Of The
The parlof saloon II feet b H.
and ia he OF ceiling finished
bath ahording hc cold and show
contained therein the fixtures
finished and the tank contains twenty I'VE boGshesd Of
The kitchen has the best water in u has hot
hundred and eighty feet
been laid In the hall parior,
dnins for its and
has omitted The stsbstng carriage house
built and include
MT proof pitt grsnar, and
nenily and well finished servants lying sewy
paved alley. a. .~uw
sap.2 7--eo16u. JAZZ. CADHN.
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HANGING school,

DANCING sCHOOL.-MADAM BLAKE has the honor Of am
nouncns and public that her dancing school
polio HAIR viii he open for the reception of pupils on the 9Th
November 1851 Madam will teach variety Of paror
bal dancing.
Through sssn New Madam r. VIII receive All the
dances for coming Days OF tuition Imesdys and
Saturdays, from ill O'Clock For apply at the Hail.
Oct 7-eodt4th Nov
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BvA GREEN. AuctIonssr.

VALUABLE BUILDING LOT AT AUCTIoN.-on Friday, the
10th shall sell, the premises at O'Clock p.
bsn dsome bsidins
the Patent Ofce being OF lot No 4 In
having front OF feet 9Th
hack hundred feet
wishing handsome building lot for
pivaie residence will do well to attend the sale.
Oct A Auctoneer.
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ny A. GREEN, Auctionssr.
r. INTENSIVE SALE OF MAHOGANY AND WALNUT PLANK
Il boards Ac auction-On wednesday, me eoh
Instant SELL front warehouse at the corner OF 9Th
II O'clock large assortment Of The above
mentioned, viz:
~, n, n, y, and inch boards
*, MA and tinch plank, comprising in all bswesa
and thousand feet
walnut certainly The
bcstI have
specfuy invited attend the sale.
and 925, US, credit
sixty for satisfactorily endorsed, bearing In
lei
Oct Sd a. GREEN Anetsoeees.
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By DYER q meGUIaE, Auo,,oa.rs.

VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY AT AUCrlON.-On
Thursday afternoon, the 9th instant o'clock we shall ss
brick dwelling houss,
street. nth and 18th, recently
Mnlay good repair. and contains
welhnshed beetdes
dining in the Easements also amo
stable, woodhouse De- opening alley. The house
web for the comfortable accommodation Of moderate
sized family.
and with intees
DYER MCGUIRE,
- Aucuousers.
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IyOR sale. leaee for torn Of years, the d~wbss
house and Immediately west OF the War Depart
and in the occupancy Of Mr. Joseph Bo"snger
tsursnt and boarding house,
terms, apply H. Coilns, wnders Buildings
his residence q, between ~ and 18th streets
Sept lo-3taw3w
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CXyALIOw BARN by y. n. Kennedy-tIlustr ated
y Girhood OF shakspcse's III roinss-compete,
Iryings " AIhambran illustrated, octave.
WiniroN, o Days OF James Ia tale.
New edition Of Pnsnos Spanish and English Dialogues,
For sale st TAYLOR MAURft
Oct Bookstore, 9th
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MRS. ANN II. CLARK will open at her fashionable
M millinery saloon, thursday the 9Th instant, and
elegant Of fall millinery, comprising several
style fall riband head dresses
styis) with
which she the
ton the ladies generally Al repairing neatly
executed.
Bridge street, Of the once, Georgetown
b-a.