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Southern shield., 1852-10-02
Fresh Arrivals New Fall $ Winter Goods At the Sign of the Big
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W]E7 E would most respectfully inform our w old friends and the public generally tha we have just received and are opening (drec from the Eastern cities) our large and splendid stock of goods, which are calculated to pro- tect all (both great and smalD from the Northern blasts, the wintry frost, and the drifting snow which ever visit our lovely land.
 Our goods have been purchased by an expe- rlenced merchant, consequently we 1atter our selves that we will be able to suit all who may favor us with call.
 And as we are advocates for home prosperity we are determined to stick to our old motto of ''Live and let Lve.''
 E. w. NEVILL & SON. Helena, Sept. II, 1852.
 N. B.-Our stock of goods will be complete in few days on St. Francis river, known as Nckiel's Mills, but by late Act of the Legis- lature, as St. Francisburgh
 We are prepared to make liberal Cash ad- vances on all Cotton sent to us for shipment.
 E. w. N. &E s.
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Notice to Make Application to Sell
 Real Estate.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,

VUVO all persons interested, that the un- E dersigned, as Administrator of the Es- tate of James E. Clements, deceased, will make application to the Probate Court of Phillips county, in the State of Arkansas, at a Court to be begun and held on the first Teusday after the third Monday in October next, GA D. lS52,) for an order authorizing the sale of the following described lands bel nglDs 10 said Estate, lying and being situate in the county of Phillips aforesaid, 10 wit:
 The south half of section twenty-five, in township two south, Range five East; con- taining three hundred and twenty acres.
 And the South half of section thirty-sx, in township two South, Range four East, containing three hundred and twenty acres. For the purpose of paying ofthe debts of said Estate.
 A. c. CLEMENTS, Administrator of the Estate of Jas. E. Clements, decd.
 Sept. 4,h, 1852.
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NOTICE FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF
 TAX TITLES.
YO 0U BEss0us at sFEay Concevss.

H NOW ye that, whereas, George w. 3A Beazley having purchased at sher- iff's sale in the county of Poinsett, in the State of Arkansas, on the first Monday in November, A. D. 1850, the following tract of land, to wit: The Southeast quarter of section seven, in Township eight North of Range four East of the fifth principal mer- dian; containing one hundred and sixty acres of land, lying and being in the county and State aforesaid, for the taxes, penalty and costs due thereon for the year 1850, amounting to four and 27-00 dollars. said tract of land was regularly listed and assessed for taxation, for the year 1850, in name of Josiah Fleezer by James Davidson, sheriff of said county and ex-officio assessor and collector of the taxes in and for the same, and sold by said sheriff for non payment of the taxes, costs, and penalties due thereon; and the said Beazley now holds said land by virtue of deed of conveyance executed to him by said sheriff, founded upon the sale aforesaid. Now, therefore, notice is hereby given 10 all persons who can set up any right, title or claim, to said land thus purchased in consequence of any informa- ty, irregularity or iegality, connected with said sale 10 appear at the term of our Cir cult Court 10 be holden or the first Monday after the fourth Monday in March, A. D. 1853 at the Courthouse in and for said county of Poinsett and show cause, if any they have, why said sale should not be con- drmed.
 GEORGE w. BEAZLEY.
 Sept. II, 1852.
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DRY GOODS.

lconssting in part of the following: Brown sheetngs and shirtings, bleached do.; heavy Lowells, cottonade, blue drillngs, brown and bleached do; bed tickings; linen drIings; mus quito nettings; fancy dress goods, apacas, mus lin de laines, mus. de swiss; balzarnes, cotton yarns, carpet warp, batting, carpeting; spoil cotton, gloves, hosiery, etc. Also, GgOCeg'teS.-Cofee tea, molasses, refn- ed crushed and brown sugars, allspice, pepper, nutmegs, cloves, indigo, madder, ginger, tea, vinegar, candles, starch, powder, shot, lead, etc.
 HarGiWaTe.-Tabl and pocket cutlery, grain and brier scythes trace, log, OK, and fifth chains; hoes, shoveIs and spades, steel corn mills; mill, cross cut and hand-saws; files, tea kettles, enamelled 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.
 Hats.-Fine Beaver, Mole-skin, Panama, Leghorn, and palm-leaf hats; also, Caps. EReOdas-2asegeye GgOtEsisa 2. .--Fine dress
 cloth and drad q ete Goats, cashmere Pants, ana
 full assortment of spring and summer Cloth ling.
 sVyediCiRes.-Sulpha Quinine, Calo-
 mel, Blue Mass, Epson Salts, etc. Also
 Paints and Oils.
 Fumitawe-They will keep constantly on hand general assortment of r urniture, consist ing of Bed-seads, Bureaus, Ward-robes, Chairs, Sofas, Mattresses, work-stands, wash-stands,
 Cribs, etc. Also, window Sash, of all sizes, window blinds, doors, etc. Cooking St0UeS-Of which we have an eX- cellent variety. Hon-Bar, slab, 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, quiIs, states, steel pens, pencils, etc.
 Saddlery.-Ladies' and mems Saddles; bri- dies, halters, martingales, surcinges and girths, horse collars; extra bridle reins and rings etc. All of which will be sold on the most reasonable terms H. P. COOLIDGE & Go. HeIena, May 24, '5l.
Southern shield., 1852-10-02
STATE OF ARKANSAS,

COUNTY OF PHILLIPS.
 In the Phillips County Circuit Court. in Vacation, September 2Oth, A. D. 1852. Melinda Wright, complainamt, Bill for John M. Wright, defendant.
 W T satisfactorily appearing to the Clerk M of this Court, that the defendant, John M. Wright, is a nonresident of this State. and on motion of Jackson & Grant, coun- sel for com plainant, it is ordered that pub lcation be made in the Southern Shield, a newspaper published in the county afore- said, for two weeks successively, the last insertion to be at least four weeks before the next term of this Court, to be held at the Courthouse in and for said County of Phillips, on the fourth Monday in Novem- Der, next, A. D. 1852, notifying said Defen- dant of the object of this Bill, which is to dissolve the marriage VOW now existing be- tween the said complainant and said defen- dant, and that unless said defendant be and appear before the judge of our Circuit Court, on or before the third day thereof and plead, answer, or demur to said con- plaint's Bill, the same will be taken as con- fessed, and decree entered accordingly. A true copy from the Record. Attest: R. Il. ' BATES,
 Clerk.
 By GEO. w. ELLIS, D. c. September g. 1852.
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T.REEO RE.NG,

EOHN G. GRIFFIN respectfully announces oS othe citizens of Helena, and surrounding country that he has opened Shop in Helena for the purpose of carrying on the above busl ness in all its various branches,-and he feels confident of being able to render entire satlstac- ton to all who may favor him with thelr custom.
 Shop three doors north of Baleys q Hor- nor's store, Front street.
 Sept Is, 1852.
 P. S.-I am receipt of Scott's American Fashions for the ensuing Fall and Winter
Southern shield., 1852-10-02
Farm for Sale.

ETyHE subscriber wishes to sell Farm, or -M tract of land, containing 260 acres, ten of which is well cleared, and from p to 30 deadened, and would do to be cleared up for a crop in the spring. There is small log cabin and stable on the premises. Said land is situ- ate in Phillips county, about 30 miles west of Helena, on Big Creek, and one mile from Dor riss's Landing; to which point small steamboats may come, when Big Creek shall have been cleaned out; and at which point there will per haps be village in few years. Said land is fertile upland, all of which may be cultivated with butlittle ditching, and some oft is slightly rolling. The neighborhood in the vicinity is sufficiently populous to afford scholars for good school during the year. l will sell 50 or 100 acres or the whole tract, to suit purchasers. An indisputable title will be given. For fur ther particulars, examine the premises and en- quire of the subscriber, living on Beaver Bay ou miles S. w. of Helena, or of the editor of this paper, in Helena.
 AUGUSTUS AIRES.
 November l5, 1851
Southern shield., 1852-10-02
Notice to the Public.

FIN consequence of the disastrous fire on the
 4 morning of the 10 inst, 1 have moved into the house on Front street. formerly occupied by $. H. Rice 6J Co.,, as Produce and Grocery House. Where my Friends and the Public will find me holding forth as usual, with fresh supply of Produce direct from St. Louis, per steamer SlItn7n F. F. HOWERTON.
Southern shield., 1852-10-02
Ladies and Gentlemen,
by OEO' September g, 1852.

EF you desire to take passage on steam II boat, you can be accommodated with Bo rd and Lodging on board the WHARF-BOAT, as we have fitted up one of the Boats for that purpose. We have been compelled to move the Boats about mile below, on account of a sand-bar forming in front of town,-soi it will be absolutely necessary for you to be aboard in order to secure passage. And in addition to the above, we have provided ourselves with a Buggy aud Horse to convey you to and from town. s. P. CRAIG & CO.,.
 Wharf Masters. Helena, August 2a, 1852.
 JOB PRINTING of every description neatly executed at the office of this paper.
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2 uttfrn $btfln.
SALE OF LANDS FOEs TAXES
 IN CRITTENDEN COUNTY, ARKANSAS,
 F 0R T H E YEA R 1852.

OllCE IS HEREBY GlVEN That Collector
  lin the of Maron will be sufficient of whole lbe paid
  the afternoon said day. and will be whole Isod forsa NEa essquanty Stcorner o etract
Southern shield., 1852-10-02
Fresh Drugs $ Medicines,
 COMFORT 0 KING,

OAiO NtTeet, HeZena ArkS.
 WEAVE on hand large and well-selected A E supply of fresh and genuine Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Paints, Oils, Glassware, Surgical Instruments, Dye Stuffs, Perfumery, Stationery, etc., which they are offering to sell on lower terms than they were ever offered in this market. Their stock is large and Planters and Physicians may rest assured that they will get fresh and genuine medicines. Planters, Physicians, and others are requested to call and examine before purchasing They are selling on usual terms to punctual customers, and all orders from the country will secure prompt at tention. Their store Is on Ohio street. in the house lately occupied by H. A. Badham as a law office. Below they mention tew leading
Southern shield., 1852-10-02
$50 Reward,

DUU ISUWaTUl Mp ANYWAY from the subscriber, living on Surrounded Hill, Monroe County, Ark's., on the Both ult., negro hoy, nam- ed ALVIN, aged ? years, dark complex ion, quick spoken, five feet or s inches high, weighs about l4O pounds. The above reward will be given if taken out of this State, and $25 if taken in this State, and delivered to me or confined in any jail so that l can get him.
 GEORGE w. PAYNE. Sept. 4th, 1852.
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See, Gents
DISSOLUTION,

FNVHE partnership heretofore existing be IM tween Platt & Griffin as a firm, is this day dissolved by mutual consent NJ. Platt is alone authorised to settle the business connected witt said firm. Those who have claims will please present them for adjustment; and all those in debted will please come forward and make set clement.
 MORTIMER PLATT,
 JNO. c. GRIFFIN. September II, 1852.
Southern shield., 1852-10-02

W% Y. BAGGING.-l5O pieces of good ESA Ky Bagging; 50 coils of Rope, just re- ceived and for sale on the best of terms, at
 Sept. 1 l. 1852. NEVILL'S..
Southern shield., 1852-10-02
AT NEVILL'S

 TMSHEY HAVE beautiful Stock of Ladies -El Dress goods, of the latest styles. Also some handsome silk and satin Bonnets. Also a nice stock of Ribbons and Laces, Cuffs, Col lars, Chemizettes, &c.,, &c. L5' Call ladies and look for yourselves. September II, 1852
Southern shield., 1852-10-02
kE. E0. COOKFDGE z S' co.
 WHOLESALE & RETAIL

Commission S' ForaOarding Merchants.
 FwYHE subscribers having received their
 ks 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
Southern shield., 1852-10-02

YMVHE undersigned would inform his old M friends and patrons that he has fitted oalt new Stable, and is now ready to ac- commodate his old customers. PROVENDER of all kinds on hand and the same hostlers will be found oreceive them.
 DT Come on, and try us, and you will find us there.
 E. H. HARGRAVES,
 PrOpnetor Helena, August l4, 1852.
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Quinine, Tartaric Acid, Morphine, Oil black Pepper. Camphor, Window glass of all Calomel. sizes, Rhubarb, Pearl Starch, Aloes, Lamp Oil, Cal Magnesia, White Lead, Castor Oil, Turpentine, Laudanum, Alcohol, Paragoric, Red Lead, Iodide Potass, Litharge, Cayenne Pepper, Indigo, Opium, Prussian Blue, Blistering Ointment, Iodine, Mercurial Ointment, No. 6, Cream of Tartar, Sugar of Lead BiCarb Soda,
 Dr. Biing's .4stringent Syrup.
 Patent Medicines of all descriptions,
 Helena, March 29, 1851.
Southern shield., 1852-10-02
First Arrival of Spring Goods.

First Arrival of Spring Goods.
 WE are in receipt of of small lot of elegant dress goods, for the lades--Capes, Collars, Lin en-Cambric Hdks., Jewelry, Watches, &c.- Also fine black French cloths, Cassimers, Vest- ings, Kid gloves, &c.-Which we are offering unusually low. HICKS & BUMPASS.
 Helena, April 3, 1852.
 ENLOUR-A superior article Ohio Fouf va A rious brands, in store and for sale by
 April "A. F. F. HOWERTON.
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c HILL D , $ Double Circular Saw Mill,

which works TWO SAWS, and will cut the largest sized Logs with ease.
 Either of these Mills; by their portability admira bly, adapted for Rail and Plank Roads, well Farm and neghborhood purposes and having been long tes ted are known do well in all cases if properly man. aged. Both Mills are equally well adapted to
 Steam, Water, and Horse PolOer, And are manufactured in the best for either, and sent with instructions for setting up and running them, to any point to order and all information in gard to the Mills promptly given by addressing the Manufacturers at Saint Louis, Mo. or
 II. P. COOLIDGE 6 Co.,,
 Agents for the Manufacturers. OrB. F. ADAIR, who has one of the Mills in operation near J. M. Smzer's plantation, on the Little Rock road 7mes from Helena.
 Helena March 6, 1852.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-01-15
An old Hive of Bees.

Captain John Pierce, North Chelsea, in
formed us that he had a hive of bees TWEEN
ty-six years old. They were put into a hive
of three sections. He had taken of the
top section five or six times, and after TAX
ing out the contents he replaced it. Some
seasons he took from the top section forty
or fifty pounds of honey,
This hive has swarmed twice a year, on
an average, or very nearly this number. A
few years ago the bottom section was taken
Oft; it was full of honey, and after it was
taken ont, the section was replaced. The
next year il ySs allied again.
The moths never troubled this hive
Captain Pierce says that these insects do not
trouIe old hives, but they get intonew hives
the first season, and become troublesome
mentioned, and probably be vastly better
one for that purpose, it appears better cal
culated for burning the substance used and
for throwing the smoke in larger volumes
where directed. Whe have uever known
it used for that purpose, and recommend a
trial Of it. If it be found to work well
the fact will be an additional recommends
ton to the invention in question.-Maint
Farmer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-01-15
Number of the Stars,


OF the stars percievable at any one time
by the naked eye, the number can scarcely
be said to exceed a few thousands but in
a powerful telescope they are prodigiousIy
multiplied. There are mnny clusters Of
stars which " contain" says Sir John Hers
chel, " at least twenty thousand stars COM
pressed and wedged together in an area not
exceeding the tenth part Of that covered by
the moon" In a zone not exceeding two
degrees in breadth, but including a portion
of the Milky Way, the estimated number
which passed through the field of Sir Will
lam Herschel's telescope in a single hour,
was fifty thousand. On account of
their irregular distribution, this estimate
affords a very imperfect datum for inferring
the whole number of the "starry host -
but it has been supposed that no fewer than
seventy-6ve million may be visible through
good telescope. Baron Zach, indeed, was
of opinion that there may be a thousand
millions in the entire heavens. These,
however, it is obvious, are mere fanciful
con;ectures; yet, it is probable, that they
are rather under than over estimates. "Ev-
cry increase" says Sir John Herself, " in
the dimensions and power Of instruments,
telescopes (which successive improvements
in optical science have attained, has
brought in view multitudes OF innumerabIe
objects invisible before; so that, for any
thing experience has hitherto taught US, the
number of stars may be really infinite, in
the only sense in which we can assign Il
meaning to the word.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-01-15
o to Cure a Cold.

OF all other means of curing cold, fast
ing is the most efectual. Let whoever has
a cold, eat nothing whatever, for two days,
and his cold will be gone, provided he is
not confined in bed. because by taking no
carbon in the system by food, but consum-
ing that surplus which causes his disease,
by breath, he soon carries off his disease
by removing the cause This will be found
more e%ffectual if he adds copious water
drinking to protracted fasting. By the
time a person has tasted one day and night
he will experience a freedom from pain and
a c%larness Of mind, in delightful contrast
with that mental stupor and physical pain
caused by colds. And how infinitely bet
ter is this method of breaking up colds than
medicine!
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-01-15
The House NIT a big Chimney.

About a year ago, the proceedings of the
Washington Monument Society, at Wash
ngton, received a sudden impetus. Among
other measures adopted to procure funds
for the completion Of the edihce, was that
of appointing an agent in each Congress
lonaI district throughout the United States,
who were furnished with autographs ofthe
future monument, which were presented to
such gentlemen as chose to subscribe.
One of these gentlemen called one day
at the house of d very wealthy farmer in
the upper end of Dauphin County. Pa
The whole family were soon assembled to
look at the beautiful pictures. In the
meantime the agent exerted all his elo-
quence to induce the steady old German to
"plank the tin" He portrayed The servi-
ces of Washington to his country he dwelt
in glowing terms upon the gratitude we
should feel for them.
Suddenly the farmer broke silence =
What is all this for 2"
The agent began again
"You know who Washington was"
eyes he was the first President; he
licked the British, didn't he?"
Yes, that's the man and this monu-
ment is to be erected as a fitting iestimoni-
al of the eternal gratitude OF his country
men," &c.
The anticipated subscriber studied the
plate attentiveIy,
"WelI," said he, " l wont pay anything
towards it; | don't see no use to build a
house nit such big chimney"
The agent Immediately " dispersed"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-01-15

Destruction of Lice on Cattle and
Ticks on Sheep.

During the winter season. cattle and
sheep are olteDlimes infested with yermin
such as lice and ticks, &c. This trouble
generally hapens to those lean in flesh. and
the vermln prevent their thriving, and
sometimes have been known to cause the
death of the animal itself by the irritation
and prostration of strength which thew &C.
casion. We have tried all the different
washes and lotions and ointments that have
been recommended for DESTROYING these
pests. Many Of them are efectual. but il
is a trouble to apply them in cold weather.
1t is no small job to wash or to oil a calf or
COW all over, thoroughly, in mid. winter.
and 1t 1t not be done thoroughly the Job
will have TO be doue again. The easiest
and most e%tfectual mode of DESTROYING
these vermin is to suffocate them to death
by tobacco smoke. BY baving a large tub
or box, with a tube at both ends. into
which tobacco may be put and set on fire,
one end of the tube may be fitted to the
nose of a bellows, and the other applied
among the hair of the calf or wool of the
sheep, aud the smoke blown in by the bel
lows. The destruction of the vermin is
sure. A blanket may be thrown over the
creature, which will tend to keep the smoke
in contact with the skin, and thus render
the effect more speedy in its operation. BY
having a suitable instrument made, a large
stock of cattle OF flock of sheep NAV be
gone over in a short time. Hens and other
fowls that are infested with lice may be
freed from them in the same way.
We have recently seen a small machine
advertised by Hovey g. Co, No. Z Mer-
chants Row, Boston, and by other dealers
in agricultural improvements, called Browns
Fumlgator. 1t is designed for the purpose
of throwing tobacco or other smoke over
shrubs, flowers, &C., that are Infested with
lice, &c, also fumigating greenhouses,
dwellings, ships, closets, wardrobe,, SC,
&c, and filling them in short time with
the smoke of the substance used. We have
thought THIS instrument might also be used
for the purposes of the smoke pipe we have
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-01-15

DEATH or A SMILE.-In the back-woods
Of one of the Southern States, there dwelt
one of those clerical characters common to
the piny woods, with small natural ability,
and still smaller acquir ments, remark able
only for the t%enacity with which he would
cling to one idea, He had taken up the
notion that his Satanic majesty bore a stri-
king resemblance to a black fox. While
Illustrating this simiIe one Sabbath to his
congrega tion for the thousanth time save
one, a chap who had been hunting near by
arrived at the meeting house door, with his
gun and game ; and, suIting the action to
The word, he threw delunct black fox on
the floor in font of the astonished parson,
exclaiming "There, parson Mex, blast
your black fox-l have killed him at last
and reckond you needn't make no more
noise about him, no how" 1t is needless
to say, this was the death blow to Parson
Mex IS simile.- IL Charleston Mercury.