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nomocratic Candidate for Congress.

We have received intelligence that Gen. VIM. c. MITCHELL, of Carroll county, k T candidate for Congress. Although we Lovp not received this information direct from Gen. M., yet we place every reliance in fl. This gentleman is prominent Un- ion man. and took an active and decided stand last year in the Union movements in this State; and as he is one of those who denounced diSuni0p, and as one of this class, has been himself denounced, he no doubt, feels himself agrieved by Col. Johnson's Circular, and as an independent democrat takes up the issue which Johnson made with him. It is more than likely, that he avails himself of this occasion to ascertain whether the democracy of Arkansas will decide that he and all others shall remove to the North, who have denounced diSunon, or that the integrity of the party-its old platform the Union, shall be preserved.
 Gen. M has long been an active and faith GuI member of the Democratic party, eve: yielding great influence in the Northern and Western counties, and which has been invariably for their interests. He has serv- ed in the Legislature some eleven or twelve years; occupying conspicuous and infu- ential position in that body. Gen. Mitch ell's indentity with, and knowledge of, the interests of the Northern part of the State, his familiarity with its resources and wants, will render him in an eminent degree ac- ceptable to the people in this region, whilst his known fidelity and character for impar- tiality, will secure him warm support all over the State If Gen. Mitchell is a can- didate, we will most cheerfuIly hoist his name to the head of our columns, and we believe the democracy will bear him through the contest, with the watchwords, O" f"Mtch- ell and the Unon."
 Fan Buren LlteNigelcer.
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Administrators Notice.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, VHVO all persons having claims against the -a Estate of Henry Yerby, deceased, late ot Phillips county, Arkansas, that the undersigned has taken out Letters of Administration de bOnis non upon the same, bearing date the 9th day of May, A. D. 1851. Therefore, all per sons having claims against said Estate, are hereby notified to present them to the under signed, properly authenticated, on or before the first day of January, A. D. 1852, or they may be precluded from any benefit in said Estate; and ifsuch claims are not exhibited within that time (the two years notice having then expired,) they will be forever barred and precluded.
 All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to come forward and make immediate payment if they wish to save costs.
 VIM. R. RIGHTOR, Adm'r.
 de 6onis 'aon of the Estate of Henry Yerby,
 May IF, 1851. deceased
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COMMERCIAL.
New Orleans Market.
CRESCENT OFFICE,
Saturday Morning. June 2I,IS51.

Saturday Morning, June 2l, 1851. ,
 The summer season has brought with it the usual inactivity and dullness in trade, and transactions in all departments of our market have been more limited than dur ing the previous week. In Cotton there has been but little doing, though prices have been firmer, and holders more confident in anticipation of better accounts from abroad
 The Niagara's news was received yester. day by telegraph, and reports an active and firm market at Liverpool.
 COTTON-The fair demand which pre- vailed towards the close of last week, seem- ed to have subsided in the early part of this, and during the first three business days Saturday, Monday and Tuesday-the sales did not excede 3000 bales at irregular rates, but if any thing, rather easier, for the lower grades in particular. On Wednes- day the inquiry was rather more general, and about 230O bales changed hands, fac tors in anticipation of more favorable ad- vices from Liverpool, insisting upon, and generally obtaining, full prices for the mid ding to middling fair qualities. On Thurs day there was less doing and the business fell off to l70O bales, though still at full rates. Yesterday also passed without activity, and the sales did not exceed 1000 bales, making a total for the week of only 5000 bales, ta- ken mostly for England, with some parcels for Spain, the North, etc. We raise our figures slightly, and would remark that ii has been very difficult to buy at inside fig ures recently. The receipts at this port since lst of Sept. are 974, ,Ol9 bales, against SO7, All same date last year; and at all the U. $. ports there is now an increase of 294, F SOl bales.
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Administrators Notice.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,

NOllCE IS HEREBY GIVEN, YMSO all persons having claims against the -A Estate of WALTER H. MEL, dec'd., late of Phillips county, Arkansas, that the un- dersigned has taken out Letters of Administra- ton upon the same, bearing date the 22d day of May, A. D. 1851. Therefore, all persons hay Ing claims against said Estate, are hereby not- fled to present them to the undersigned, prop erly authenticated, within twelve months from the date ot said Letters, or they may be preclu- ded from any benefit in said Estate; and if such claims are not presented within two years from the date oi said Letters. they will be forever barred and precluded from any benefit whatever in said Estate.
 All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to come forward and make immediate payment. if they wish to save costs.
 VIM. H. RINGO, Administrator of the Estate of Walter H.
 Mel, deceased Helena, June 2l, 1851.
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TO ALL PERSONS WHOM IT MAY
 CONCERN.

N OFFICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in AW the years 1889, 1840, l64l, and lS42. 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 ized so to do, entered and listed for taxation for said years, in Poinsett county, in the State of Arkansas, in the name of James o. 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 Stotts, then Sheriff and ex-offcio 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, I842, at the Court house door, in said county, the said land, or so much thereof as would be sufficient to pay said taxes, with the costs and penalties due thereon,- ,-amounting 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. certificate therefor;-and the same not having been redeemed as required by law, the under signed having presented said certificate to one
 
 was successor in office of Robert Stone, who was successor in office of the said James Stotts, on the lst day of October, A. D. 1850, and demanded of the said James David son, Sheriff as aforesaid, a Deed for said land, the said James Davidson, Sheriff as aforesaid, according to the authority in him vested by law, did make, execute and deliver, on the lst day of October, 1850, to me, his Deed of conveyance for said tract of land.
 Ihergore, All persons who can set up any right to said land, in consequence of any infor- mality, or any irregularity, ilIegalty connect ed with said sale and conveyance thereof, are hereby called upon and required 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.
 Jlae 28, 1851.
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A Texas Story.

A few weeks since, while court was sit ting at Paris in Lamar county, Texas, and while the tavern of Mir. Tucker was filled with lawyers, litigants, witnesses 6oc., a rob- bery was committed upon the premises, at tended with most ludicrous circumstances Mr. Tucker and his numerous guests retired 10 their beds at the usual hour, and after night of profound and undisturbed slumber awoke, every mothers son of them, coatess and pantaloonless. Some daring thief had entered their sleeping apartments, and car ried off every rag of clothing belonging to every soul in the house. The Bonham Ad- vertSer intimateS that when the fact was known, and the thing understood, a series of tdbieaur UiuuntS, of the most IudicrouSly interesting nature, were offered by the gar mentless Iodgers, the sufferers themselves laughing long and heartily at the ridiculous figures each other cut while shying and lodging about in search of their missing clothing. It was not long, however, before the missing garments were found stacked in the public square, whither the burglar had carried them. And now came the se- rious feature of the busineSs-every pocket had been rummaged, every red cent taken all were empty. Several emigrants had lost all their money, and the lawyers at tending the court were reduced to a par with the clients who had the day before lined their pockets for them. Some four hundred and odd dollars was the nett profit of that particular nights work to the enter prising projector, who got entirely off un- detected
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AN HONORABLE TnDUTE.-The father of President Fillmore is a very cheerful, hearty old gentleman, and frank and candid in the highest degree. A few days ago, while sur rounded by number of great men, who spoke the praise of his son in glowing lan- guage, commenting his industry, his abili ties, and devotion 10 the public welfare, the old gentleman gradually turned his eyes to the ground to conceal them for few minutes, and then raising his head, replied in live ly way, ,"Gentlemen, you can judge of these things better than l, who have not even the art to conceal the effect your words have upon me. l will only say of my son, that if he has ever in his life been capable of uttering an untruth, or enacting deception, have yet to learn it."-Wdsh- ington (CuUTelegraph.
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RATLEYS & HORTOR

A RE just in receipt of a large lot of Flour <A and WIHskey, direct from Cincinnati, which they offer to sell wholesale and retail, as low as can be purchased from Flat Boats at the Landing, and having made permanent arrange ments for regular supply of these articles, they invite persons wishing to buy either for their own use, or to sell again, to give them a call before purchasing elsewhere.
 HPIP10 FPb l. l85I
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ANOTHER JUDGE ON THE FUGITIVE LAW. Judge Wilkins, the United States District Judge for Michigan, has charged the Grand Jury, among other things, that the Fug- tive Slave Law is constitutional; that it Shouldbe, and ooiU be executed in Michigan; and that all Instructions 10 an arrest, or interference with the arrested. will be pun ished as the law prescribes. The harbor- ing or conceaIment spoken of in the act, he says, is the fraudulent act of placing the fu- gitive beyond the reach and knowledge of his owner. "This act must be done with a fixed intention to violate the law by defeat ing its object, which is a fraud upon the law, as we'll as upon the rights which the law designated to protect" National h. telligencer.
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opening fresh and we'll selected assortment of
 9120053[:ns9539D n consisting in partof the following articles, to wit: Rio and Jamaica Coffee, Imperial and Young Hyson Tea, Sugar, brown and loaf, (double refned,) MoIasses and Syrup, Rice, Almonds, Fine Cigars, few dozen bottles pale Brandy for cases of indisposition; Old Bourbon Whiskey, Claret by the box or single bottle;
 Salt, coarse and fine; Starch and Indigo; Soap, Spice, Pepper, and Saleratus; Star and Tallow Candles; Brandy Fruits, Pickles and Pepper sauce; White Wine Vinegar Powder, in kegs and qr kegs; Tin ware, Zinc wash boards, Brooms, Tobacco, fine and common; Mackerel No. l, a superior article; Whiskey, barrels and half barrels; Lard by the keg and at retail, Stone ware, stone pipes, Candy. Buckwheat Flour, sugar-cured canvassed Hams; All of which will be sold Wholesale or Retail cheap for cash, by
 F. F. HOWERTON. May 24, 'Jl
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dissolution.

VHVHE partnership heretofore existing between A King, Grant & Karr, Is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The business confded to their joint care, will receive their joint attention.
 E. W. M. KING. Helena, June 10, 1851.
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THE WEATHER AND THE CRoPs.-With the exception of light shower on Sunday the 22d instant, which scarcely laid the dust
 it has not rained in this region for near four weeks. The oat crop--that indispensable auxiliary of the farmer who fails to make enough corn-has been cut very short.- Cotton and corn are also considerably oam- aged by the drought-the latter, we iear' seriously -WemDhiS Eagle.
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May 10, 1851.
Shoes for the nIilIionI

F .ADIES super white and corn cold Slippers EA and Caters; Black Silk Lasting; Patent foX'd half Caters; Jenny Lind enamelled Excelsior Slips & Ties Misses and Ladies Slips, Patent toxd and
 Enameed Polkas. Taylor, Cass, Patent Leather and
 Calf Ties; Stitched, sewed, and begged Calf and Kip
 Boots;
 Union, Enamelled, Excelsior, Morocco and
 Seal slippers; Cloth and Lasting Caters. at NEVILL'S, May IF. Upper s, Front Row.
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An Irishman speaking of spell of sick ness he had, said, By me faith laid speech less six weeks in the month of February and all my cry was, water! waterp'
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The Democratic candidate for governor of Kentucky claims MT. Fillmore's admins tration as one, which, "although managed by whigs, is conducted apon strictly democrat ic pri1cipLeS" :"
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THE CENSUS OFFIcE.--We learn, says the Washington Republic, that Wm. Irving, Esq, of New York. Ca nephew of Washing ton Irving, we believe) has been appoint ed Superintendent of Census, ad interim. He has been for some time connected with the office, is gentleman of high ability, and possesses the esteem and respect of the off cers under him, all of whom have hailed his elevation with the liveliest pleasure.
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SELECTING SEED CoRN.-This should be done in the field, in autumn. The large, heavy, early dry ears, should be selected picked, carried to the house or barn, and stored where they will be kept dry. MT. Buntan, of Highland county, Ohio, has long practised this method, and he states as the result of his experience, that such selection of seed improves the quality as we'll as in- creases the quantity of the crop.
 Western AgricuhuriSt
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St. Louis Republican, l9h.

TIE UPPER MIssIssIPPI-By the Min nesota, we have papers from St. Paul of1he l2th. The Mississippi was falling slowly at that place. Ii had not been as high by four feet and half as it was last season; but the upper landing of St. Paul, and the founda- ton of the lower steam saw mill were over- flowed, so as to prevent saving.
 The steamer Danube left Galena last Sat urday. The officers of the Nominee, which vessel had just arrived from St. Peters, re- ported all the streams above falling fast At Galena, the river had fallen three feet; but it had rained heavily in the past week.
 N. Louis RepubHcap, l7th.
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Memphis, Arkansas & White River United States Hail Line
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Capt. JAS. A. CREIGHTON,

OdPV' I1A'J' IT. OIVi4AOI O10' B EAVES Memphis every Sunday and Thurs -Aa z day mornings at 9 Tn, 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 3 o'clock m, connecting m Memphis with the NasAyWe cad Cincinnati Pechet8.
 The Eureka passes HELENA every Sunday 8 7HurSdqy nights, at o'clock, going doeo'l, and
 Every Tuesday 8' Mosuday mornings, at 6 o'clock, going up.
 Will lIattend 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 punctualty.
 J,ll2c 28, 1851.
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A't hteAigence.-From the Bulletin of the American Art Union, we learn that MT. Healy was advancing rapidly with his Webster picture, in Paris. He hopes to return with it to America in July or Sep tember. MT. Powell intends to leave about the same time with his painting for the Capitol at Washington. There are many American artists now in Italy.-N. o. Crescent.
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DRY GOODS,


 consisting in part of the following: Brown sheetings and shirtngs, beached do.; heavy Lowells, cottonade, blue drilIings, brown and bleached do. bed tlckings; linen drillings; mus quito nettings; fancy dress goods, alpacas, mus lin de laines mus. de swiss; balzarnes, cotton yarns, carpet warp, batting, carpeting; spool cotton, gloves, hosiery, etc. Also,
 GTOceries.-C tea, moasses, refn- ed crushed and brown sugars, allspce, pepper, nutmegs cloves, indigo, madder, ginger, tea, vinegar, candles, starch, powder, shot, lead, etc.
 1ardWaPe.-TabIe and pocket cutlery, grain and brier scythes; trace, log, OK, and fifth chains; hoes, shovels and spades, steel corn mills; mill, cross cut and hand-saws; files, tea kettles enameled kettles, castings and hollow ware, butts and screws, tap-hinges; chopping, broad, and hand axes, trowels, rat traps, curry combs, steel and iron squares; bench, moulding, match and brace planes. Eats.-Fine Beaver, Moe-skin, Panama, Leghorn, and palm-lcaf hats; also, Caps.
 ASctgdy-a9ecgtSe CyOfls6mg.-Fme dress cloth and drad d'ete Coats, cashmere Pants, and a full assortment of spring and summer Cloth ing.
 eFgedjCjmoS.-Sulphate Quinine, Calo- mel, Blue Mass, Epson Salts, etc. Also Paints and Oils.
 Funitlre.-They will keep constantly on hand general assortment of Furniture, consist ing of Bed-steads, Bureaus, Wardrobes Chairs Sofas, Mattresses, work-stands, wash-stands, Cribs, etc. Also, window Sash, of all sizes window blinds, doors, etc.
 Cooking NoUeS-Of which we have an ex- cellent variety. Eon-Bar, sab and rod iron: hoop do.; cast-steel, wrought and cut Nails, horseshoe do. finishing nails, etc.
 Stationery.-School Books, blank Books, memorandas; cap and letter Paper; black and blue Inks, Inkstands, quiIis, slatcs, steel pens, pencils, etc,
 Undergraduates and mems Saddles; bri. dies, halters, martingales surcingIes and girths, horse collars; extra bridle rens and rings, etc. All of which will be sold on the most reasonable terms. II. F. COOLIDGE & Co.
 Helcna, Moy 24, '5l.
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE,
Little Rock, 27th May, 1851.

J FEN compliance with provision of the Con- N sttution of the State of Arkansas, the following amendments to said Constitution, pro- posed by the las. General Assembly, arc pub lisheG
 Each newspaper printed in this State will publish the samethree seUerM times previous to the first Monday of August next, and forward the papers containing the publication, also the account, to this office.
 DAVID B. GREER,
 Secretary of State.
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AMERICAN HOUSE,
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 ssssHyA. MAIN STREET, a.lls&:Rg assss:2sg H E L E N A {,

5. M. FADLY, Proprietor. FHVHE subscriber having taken the above -A HOUSE, avails himself of this opportu- nity to return thanks for the liberal patronage extended to him while at the "Paners" and .Commerca,'' and solicit his old friends to give him call at his present location. He as sures them that no exertions will be spared to render them comfortable; the table will be SUD- piled with everything the market affords, which will be served up in excellent style; the rooms will be found airy and the beds clean and com fortable. So, call at the "American," and ob- serve the improvement in Hotel keeping in Hel- ena J. M. FADLY.
 Helena, May 24, '51.
 N. B.-A BAR, supplied with the most choice Liquors and Cigars, is kept in the house, and is under the superintendenceo of that old and highly popular bar-keeper, Joshua Skinner.
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COMM ERCIAL HOTEL. Front Street, HELENA,

TTONI I5tIEeI, ILL LI1NA,
 .g. c. EsOEs ERTSO.V., Proprietor.
 THVHIS well established and popular G.@ a Hotel, after some two or three
 ss5s.es changes of owners, has at last fell into &zAz@s3 the hands of the old and well known Inn keeper, A. c. ROBERTSON, former proprie- tor of the Arkansas Hotel, who, after an ab- sence of three years, has returned to Helena, and bought out the interests of Fadly 6 Hum phries in the above mentioned House, and re- sumed his old business; where he hopes to be able to accommodate and render comfortable all his old friends and customers, and the travelling community in general, who may favor him with a call. April l9, 1851.
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C0-Partnersbip.

E HAVE this day taken into Co-Partnership "A in my Mercantile business, JOHN Y. |FACKLER. The business hereafter will be conducted under the name and style of Marion s. Fackler. JAMES NORTON
 Helene, .4pra l9, 1851.
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Cabinet & Carpenter Shop.

TEVHE 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 fair, living price. He will keep constantly on hand, ready-made, or make, at the shortest notice, GDEE'E.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, May I7, 1851.
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EE. K1. GOOEKK1GE S' 60. WHOLESALE 6 RETAIL

Commission g. Forwarding Merchants.
 ggYHE subscribers having received their -Ez- SPRING g. SUINIIER stock, are now prepared to supply their customers with goods at very moderate prices. They will endeavor at all times to keep on hand a complete stock of
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HE CRoPs.-In this section of Arkansas, and in Texas, as far as our information eX- tends, the prospects of an abundant crop of both corn and cotton, were never more ia vorable. The season, thus far, has been very promising; the crops in excellent con- dtlon and we'll advanced A few more sea- sonabe rains will secure an abundant yield, to gladden. the heart of the planter.
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THE RrvER.-Was nearly at stand yes terday, being one foot eight and haIfinch- es above the City Directrix, and five feet ten and a half inches below the high water of 1914. The temperature of the water is 739, which indicates that we have not yet felt the effect of the melting of the snow on the mountains. Our accounts, indeed, lead us to believe that there was very little snow last winter in that region, and the on- ly fear now is, that heavy rains may have fallen there this spring.
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