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The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
From the Gazette ITU A RY. INDExEDI !

At the meridian Ot life, In the midst of his usefulness, one of our most worthy citizens has been stricken down, and followed to the si- lent resting place of the dead, by large num- Der of deploring friends. JOHN M Ross, the amiable and affectionate husband and father. the active and enterprizing ctizen and the faithful and honest public officer, is no more i1e died at his residence, ln this city, on the 31st Aug, ut., after protracted illness of fever.
 He emigrated from Ohio to this State, some fifteen years ago, and settled in Newton county, where for several years he followed the mer- cantie business, and filled the office of clerk of the circuit court of that county. Since the year 1914, he has held the office of Secretary of the Senate, and since the year 1949, the of flee of Financial Receiver of the State Bank; and at the time of his death, was also engaged in merchandising as partner of our enterprizing townsman, $. II. TUCKER, Esq
 In all these stations, he has demeaned him. self faithfully, honestly and discharged their duties not only to the satisfaction of the public, but with much more than ordinary ability. In his death the State has lost one of her best public servants, and the community in which he has resided for the last five years one of its most worthy: esteemed, and useful citizens.
 The news of his death will fall sadly upon tle HediU Us ol all WHO hHeW H4H diiu IHoSI Sdu- ly upon the hearts of those who knew him longest and best.
 He was the subject of aseries of the most ex- traordinary misfortunes and afflctions. Some two years ago he was surrounded by happy group of children, ranging from one to twelve years of age. DEATH entered his abode and repeated his desolating visitatons, until SIG of them were borne away, and deposited, side by Sn "a flames consumed hls dwelling, and drove him, his wife, and two remaining children houseless and homeless into the streets. All these crushing bereavements, he bore with unusual patience, meekness and submission, murmuring not a word at the seemingly hard dispensation ot providence; believing as he did that although clouds and darkness shrouded the economy of the All-wise Being for the time, yet, ere long, light would break n and all would appear to have been for the best. How rarely does the trembling heart, throbbing with deepest grief, under repeated af1ictions, turn with such trust and confidence to its Maker!
 Finally the patient and submissive father sleeps in the quiet grave by the side of the lit tie, loved ones, who had gone there before him." Write: Jlesse1 are the deaa," etc.
 Mr. Ross vas man of most orderly deport- ment, just, humane, and haritable-there are but few men of as many virtues-his memory will be long cherished by many devoted friends
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13

A correspondent Of the w WaShmgtOn Star gives the following account of a recent Indian fight on the plains:
 INDIAN TERRITORY. }
 West of Missouri and South of Kansas,
 August 2, 1854.
 Some five or seven weeks since about one hundred young men of the Sac and Fox tribe left their agency for the purpose of hunting buffalo on the plains, in order to get something for themselves as we'll as those left behind On the 1st of July, when this party was about one hundred miles west of Fort Riley, they were fired upon by about one thousand Indians, composed of the bands of Camanches, Arrap- ahoes, and Osages The attack was made on them in dastardly and cowardly manner, a party of the assailants first coming forward and shaking hands with the Sacs and Foxes, there by inducing them to believe that they were friendly, and had visited them in that spirit After shaking hands, another party rushed for ward and commencing generel shooting on the ing in self-defence. Although the odds were from the ground, killing about sixty of their American, which are supposed to have been SCOlcu IIOW ClIlLouS Ol Cuc y IutCu Ot0tcS III crossing the plains. The Sacs and Foxes lost five men killed, and four wounded, all the lat ter being now at home, and in a fair way of re- covery. They (the Sacs and Foxes) are great ly excited at the cowardly treatment this por- ton of their young men have thus experienced. They apper to be more excited against the Osa- ges than against the Camanches or Arrapahoes, the former being their neighbors--that is, oc- cupying the first lands lyine south of theirs They had visited each other and appeared quite friendly. It seems at presently that the Sacs and Foxes will take their revenge on the Osages as soon as the latter return to theil homes, though efforts will doubtless be made by the Indian and War department authorities out here to prevent such catastrophe. The Sacs and Foxes have the reputation of being "good fighters" and it will be unfortunate, in' deed, to see them, backed as they would be by other tribes, engaged in a general Indian war upon the western frontier. They, (the Sacs and Foxes,) in the engagement above de- scrbed, were under the command of two Fox Indians, who showed great skill and bravery il the conduct of the battle, as the result proves. A CONSTANT READER OF THE STAR.
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
Outrageous Murder.

A Mr. Neal, says the Lexington (Miss.) Ad- vertiser, cousin of our townsman M. F. Nes- bit, was recently most iendishly murdered and sunk in the Yazoo river near the dwelling of a man by the name of Browning, in Sunfower county. Circumstances pointed to Browning and his son as the perpetrators of the foul deed. Poor Neal, it seems had made his will and it was thought had given his property, amount ing to two or three thousand dollars, to the Brownings and they wished, it is supposed, to hasten the reception of the legacy. Luckily, however, they are not mentioned in the will.
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
STATE OF ARKANSAS White Circuit Court,
 in Chancery, June County of White, term AID. 1854, July
 1St 1S54
Adam Hudson, Complainant,

Adam Hudson, Comsp7ainant,
 vs Bill for Divorce.
 Mary A. Hudson, Defendant.
 4 ND on this day the said complainant and A filed his bill of complaint and affidavit of non- residence of the said defendant the object and prayer of which bill is obtain divorce from the bonds of matrimony, now existing between the said complain ant and the said deendantIt is, therefore, upon the motion of the compliments solicitor ordered by the Court that the said defendant be notified of the pen dency of this suit, by publication of this order in newspaper published in this State for two weeks successyey the last insertion to be at least four weeks before the first day of the next term of this Court and that unless she appear and demur, plead to or otherwise answer the said complainant's said bill of laint before the first day of the next term of this Court, at court to be held at the courthouse ill this county the fourth Monday after the fourth Monday in November next, that the will be ta- ken true and confessed and alecree entered accor dingy
 A true copy from the record
 Attest: R. s. BELL, Clerk. Sept.6 2t Cost of adv S5.)
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13

Died-In New Albany, Ia., Aug 25, 1854 Mir. LEoN1DAs W. McCRAcKEN, in the 18th year of his age.
 Mir. McCracken was native of Ohio, but spent the greater portion of his life in this city, where he married the daughter of Judge B.. F. Owen. Last spring he left here to recover his health; but his disease was memorable, and he now sleeps with the dead Peace to his spirit
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13

~A A youth asked his fathers sanction to his project of marriage? The old gentleman re- questing his son to pray with him, prayed that if the match was against the will of the Lord, he would throw obstacles in their way, and make it impossible. The son, interrupting, cried, 70, Lord, don't you 6o it, for l must have her anyhowr
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13

GT" In short, ladies and gentlemen" said an overpowering orator, " can only say-I beg leave to add-1 desire to assure you, that I wish l had a window in my bosom that you might see the emotions of my heart." (Vulgar boy from the gallery,)-" Wouldn't pane in your stomach do this time?''
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
Valuable Plantation and Negroes for Sale.

'aiuaDle fIahtatlOn and Negroes for Sale' ah HE subscriber offers for sale, the uudirsded SS 1 hdT of Valuable Plantation and N Negroes, in Jefferson county, Ark; ten miles below Pine Bluff, on the south bank of the Arkansas river
 The tract consists of about eight hundred acres of the richest Arkansas bottom land of which there about three hundred and fifty acres cleared and in cultivation. There are FIFTY FOUR or FIFTY EIGHT likely and valuable NICHOLS tCLlt.ttd with the place.
 There is fine Gin on the premises-good buildings stock of all kinds, and good supply of farming implements
 This is one of the most valuable plantations on the Arkansas river-being part of what is known as the scull Reserve" is three four feet above any overflow ever known.
 If desirable to the purchaser, and terms are made to suit me will sell the property.
 For terms, apply to the subscriber, at Little Rock Ark. c. P. BERTRAND, Trustee.
 AnCllSt 30 1854. 3W
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13

GrA missionary had once rebuked a South Sea Islander for the sin of polygamy. After a day or two the cannibal returned, his face radiant with joy.
 "Me all right now; one wife. Me very good Christian
 "What did you do with the other?" asked the missionary.
 "Me eat her up."
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13

ARKANSAS, set:l In the Circuit Court of White
 county.
 Edward F. Bukley, Coaaplainant,
 vs Bill for Partition James R. Macathran and Jane, his wife; James Dam ford and Ann, his wifs; Otho T. Vermilion and De Borah, his wife, William Bury and Eliza, his wife; John D. Bland and William W. Bland and Laura Bland by their next friend, Pleasant Jordan, Esq NOTICE is hereby given, That, by virtue IN and in pursuance of decree of the White Cir cult Court in the above entitled cause the undergn ed, Commissioners appointed by said Court tor that purpose will the Dist of October next at the court House door fsad county, in the town of Searey, Ar kansas offer for sale to the highest and last bidder for m cash in hand the following tract of land to Wlt The south half of section eleven, in township hve hoTth of range nine vest containing 32O acres more or less. J. G RORINS
 F; NJ. YAksEiR,( Commissioners. M. SANDERS, J.
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
NOTICE.

4 MEETING of the Board of Swamp Land Com N missioners for the State of Arkansas will be held at Helena pursuant to adjournment onthe first Mon day in October next. W. E. BUTTS
 August 30, '54 St Sec. B. $. L. Com.
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
Steamboat Explosion

Louisville, Sept. 2d.-The steamer Timor No. 2, exploded all boilers at Jefferson city last week, killing about 20 persons, and scala ing and injuring others. The boat is a total wreck and the cargo seriously damaged.
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
T F R M s !.

Primary Class, sl0 % Second Class-Including Natural Philosophy Mo- dern History of England and of the United States Geography Grammar, Rhetoric. Analysis, Arithmetic and Composition, Sl2 5U First Class In iuding Mental Philosophy, Moral Science. Logic Elements of Criticism, Ancient History and Geography, Bo- tany Geology Chemistry Astronomy hghel Rhetoric, Composition Aige- bry, Geometry and Trigonolnetay,
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
State of Arkans as.
County of White.

ChanCery. June Term, County of White. ] 1854 July lst 1854. Elizabeth c. Rogers. by her next friend D.ndridge McRae, C1nsg glu5aant
 vs. }Bill for Divorce. JamesJ J. Rogers Detendant
 4 ND on this day came the Complainant, by her A solicitor. and filed her bill of corpnint and at- fdavit of the ncnresdence of the Defendant + is therefore on lnotin ot he Comp,.inants soiIitor. ordered and ad udged by the Court that the said De fendant be notified of the pendency of this suit by publication in some newspaper published in his State, for weeks successiyey the last insertion to be at least our weeks before the of this court the object and prayer of which bill is obtain decree of divorce from the bonds of matrimony existing between the complainant and defendant, and to ob tain decree for alimony and thatcertain lands toned in said bill shall be declared the property of said complainant. and that the said defendant be strained from selling said lands etc. And it is order ed by the Court that unless the said defendant shall appear and demur, plead to otherwise answer the complainants bill. on or before the first day of the next of this Court, at court to be holden at the court house in said county the 4th Monday after the fourth Monday in November next, the same will be taken true and confessed against him, etc. A true copy from the record.
 Attest: R. s. BELL, Clerk. Sent 6 2t Cost of adv. S5l
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13

OTA fellow in Iowa jumped so high the other day, that he says he saw the dog star wac his tail
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
COM M E R c I A l..
TRUE DELTA OFFICE, Sept. 4, 1855

MOLASSES-13Ob bbs. poor reboiled sold at Sc. and loo bbls prime at 1ac.
 FLOUR Sales 100 bbls extra St. Louis at SS 5O 100 bbls Plants at $S 621S 200 choice Illinois at- and about 800 bbls superfne by one party at -.
 CORN-240 sacks white sold on Saturday at S21Sc.
 PORK-3o5 bbls unnspected mess were sold in lots at $l5.
 BACON-24 casks sides were sold said to have been at full price and 49 casks shoulders at low figure.
 LARD D-Sales 500 and 94O kegs prime at l3c; 25O tierces prime in lots at l2c and 50 bbls Mo- at He
 SALT-A cargo of l60oo bushels Trapani was sold at 40c. R bushel.
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
LITTLE ROCK FEMALE SEMINARY.

rVIiE FIRST SESSION of this Institution will com \ mence D. V. on the second Monday in Septem- Der, of the current year and terminate the 4th of July, 0l0, embracing two terms of twentyone weeks each.
 The Board cf Lstructio,e will consist of four mem bers two of each sex exclusive of Teachers of Vocal 4Nr. Alec. EIlett t Viyinia, Chief Assistant in the Literary Departmenta graduate of distinguished honor, and experienced Teacher
 The Curse ot Study will be thorough, compre- hensve, and eminenty practical will be tie earnest and uniform aim of the Principal and his Assistants Elucators of immortal mind, to develop and dis cpine the Intellectual and Moral faculties of their pupils, in order to train them for the high and re- sponsible duties of life.
 The Seminary Building is commodious. and advan- tageously situated for study. The Principal will be enabled to accommodate number of young ladies in his family, as boarders The srictcs attention will be paid to the health habits. and morals of those who may be entrusted to his care. Expenses per Term of Twenty-one weeks. Tuition in the Primary Department. s12 %
 ' Preparatory ...........,..l4 II to 16 %
 '' ' '' Academic. mic................. 20 % Board, Washing, Fuel and Lights. ........... 60 %
 Extra Charges.
 Ancient Languages. ......................... 10 co Modern Languages. each ach.................... 10 % Linear and Perspective Drawing. ........... 10 % Painting in Oil and Water col3rs. ......... 12 % Instrumental Music. ...................... 80 co Vocal Music (Sacred and Secular in classes.. co Use of Piano ........................ 50
 Payments one half in adrance, thc remainder at the close of the term.
 .as- Arrangements are being made to secure the services of distinguished Teacher of Instrumental Music. The Seminary will be provided with Instru- of the best quality and pains will be spared to develop the musical talent of the pupils to the ut most extent.
 The patrons and friends of education, generally are respectfully invited to visit the School whenever 1t may suit their pleasure and convenience. .4y- A Circular developing fully the object and plan of this Institution. be procured on applca ,ion to the undersigned, by whom any special inor nation will be promptly rendered.
 J. D. PICKETT, 4. M., PrtaGDa}. Litle Rock 4rk.. August 30, 1854 if
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13

THE MISSES McALAUNTS, A CADEMY for young ladies Will re-open L1 on Monday the 4th of September, and close on tba of I,1lu
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13

White Cil,uit Court in Chancery. June Term,
 1854. July lst 1854. 1T next friend. D1ndridge
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13
Indian Fighting.

A correspondent of the Washington Star gives the following account of a recent Indian fight on the plains:
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13

Attest: R. s. BELL, Clerk Sept. 6 2t Cost of adv. S5)
The true Democrat., 1854-09-13

Elizabeth c. Rogers. by h McRae, Cumg gla5aant,
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sADDLERY, HARNESS, Enc.

H Gt1ItSGH1S. 81 a. IpESgrIL.
FENURNBULL Il CO., Successors to n ~
Brewster Il co,) Carriage Repository, No lis 49,
New Orleans ST. Charles liotal Every desp
tou Of Carriages made o order
.. Rs& A. TuRNRuLI, Msnuca Nesnrk n J. oi1dlw
MIEWARK, NJ. ,SADDLERY Ware ca.
Houv4,--ASpREW 6. BuLL& Co, EesTi CsuBl 4sE%A
Neworieaus between Camp and Magazine streets,
Manufacturers importers SALDLRf SABDLEWARP,
euuunty hand complete OF S4ldgS
Bheg iGt.tagaea Trunks, Why's SkrEI, lanpBa Bid
Leather Iogakns ApDLEs, TOOLS Trimming Of every
ggripsluu, No. II CANAL STRICT
iyaGW ANDREW q, BULL 4 60.
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II NICKERBOCKER PATENT COOKING
~ RANGES-FIRBT PREMIUM.

PRICE & CoULoN, Plumbers, 1o7 poydraB
street New Orleans, respectfully inform Tho public in
general that they carry % he shove easae
70 s1PPiy HOT COLD PLUNGE SHOW FIR BATES,
AMERICAN, ENGLISH and FRENCH WATER CLOSETS. WASH
Ms FOUNTAINS BRASS FAUCETS ali Minds CdogiSc
IA GEs GARDEN EJSE HYDRAULIC ANS; FORCE
BEE PuMES fitted in the neweEtss PIPE Of every
desc ML PIG and SHEET LEAD BLOCK TIN always On
hand Sp hnd STEAMBOAT WORK neatly pull up repaired
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rs CATALOGUE OF
AR FAMILY MEDICINES,
and Dealera at Propuetora' lowest
yoncy, No. ISL CHARITIES ST.,
lIlbbard's Wild Cherry,
Richardson's Sherry Wine,
Hu{ching's Vegetable Dyspepsia,
Gouley's Vegetable, Colemen's,
liooiland's German, 0rygennted.
COSMETICS.
Cologne Water, Bay Water,
Florida Water, Msen Fun,
Jonesis Lilly Whit.
SOAPS AND CREAMS.
LOWS Brown Windsor, m
Jones'e Chemical, &
Radways' Medlcatod, CASTLES,
Almond, Toilet and Family. l
Shaving Creams and Compounds oil
all descriptions.
PILLS.
Wrighpa Indian Vegetable,
Mofstt's Life, Brandreth'e,
Morrison's, Lees New London,
Paris, Snppingtou'e, Champions,
graefenberg, Jnyne's Sanntiye,
Jayne's Ague, Winer's Camomile,
Iiibbafd's Anti-bilioua, Pster'd,
Spencet's Vegetable, Cocks,
Cooper's, Govol's Rheumatic,
Apierson'a, Allsbasis' Health,
Wistar's Gentle Putgatire,
AllObasls' AsuH, Hoopar's,
lChickner's Sugar-coaled,
Herrick's Sugnr-coatad, .g.
Gilbert's Auti-btlious, Beckwith's,
Laidy's Blood, Ingoldsby's Pile,
Seott's Vegetable, Eagou's,
Radway'a Regulators,
Roses Railroad, Leidg's Female,
Loudsn's Indian SAnattve,
Londen'B Ague, Holloway's,
Hnlsted's Anti-Dyspeptic,
GoTdon's, McLane's Liver.
FAIR DYES.
Phalon's Magic, Bachelors,
lGilmau's instantaneous,
Ballard's, Jules llauel's,
Jayne's American, East India.
MISCELLANEOUS.
DR.. Moise's Invigorating Cordial,
tThornis Extract,
lTmrant's Aperlent,
Tarraut's Elixir OF Rhuharb,
Carter's Spanish Mixture,
Mothers Relief,
fToothache Drops, u..
Lyons Magnetic Powders,
/, Mrs. Kidter's Cordial,
lThompson's Eye Water,
lWntts's Nervous Ansilote,
Billings AstringeAt, 80
Hyatt's Life Balsam,
tMcMuun's Elixir Of Opium,
Railways Ready Relief,
Railways Resotvent,
ETarrnnt's lndelible Ink, ." @
EDr. Fiteh's Body Braces,
DR.. Fitch'a Shoulder Braces, .
lDr. Fitch's Inhsting Tubes,
lDr. Roses Preparations,
Winer'e Arcanum Extract, ~
lTsneur's Specific,
lNlarahalPB Cathoiicon,
tDr. Fitch's Preparations,
Alorse's Compound Syrup Of Yellow
Dock,
Perry Dayia'a Pain Killer,
| Brown's Essence Of Ginger,
iMortimore's Rheumatic Compound,
IM0rttmors's Cordial Bitters,
Myers Extract 81 Rock Rose,
tCroasmau's Specific,
Dir. Wards Specific, =..
| Uphnnl's Pile Eleetuary,
Steer's Opodeldoe,
Godirsy g Cordial, ~ ~ |"
Turling!on's Ba'saIn,
IDr. Cuilen's Preparations, -.m.
IBatemsn's Drops,
ipr, Jsyne'a Family Medicines,
Seidlitk and Soda Powders,
! tipping's Fluid Extract Buehn,
Lueing Cordial, A." ~..
Juno Cordisl,
Harris Remedy for Fits, 90,
Wilson's Death on Rats, etc.
Lsidy'a Eragive Soap,
tkirby's Cholera Drops,
Balls Cholera Syrup,
lSpohp'g Headache Remedy,
| C0nnell's Mixture,
Dr. MatchisPa Uterine Catholicon,
Cowan's LithontfiPtic, "
Louden's preparRtDus,
Hoaghtcn's Pepein. .
SCHETDAM SCHNAPPS,
and all dealsiE in any Of the nrtiflei
ill find il to their advantage by cali
:, where will be fodnd the msst ex,
'ATEST MEDICINES in the United
'lease address ., .%'Nua
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DOCTOR BEACH's PREPARATIONS.

CholerE Cholera Mobu and bowels
with
ton aud physicians themselves have the
valuable remedies knoSn pose curs7he dSeaRes which
recommended S Sold by all the pcpAi Daggssr the Uni
led States.
FS 3eaeh's Breast Linameat-An excellent remedy for
disease the Lungs Breast such Pain the Breast Splitting
q Blood in Breathing difficulty
shout the Chest This remedy without doubt produces
benefit Disease of e Lans than remedy he
the formation OF The chests hereditary entirely
attack the disease always enjoy health
this Lfnanent according todreco1s.
Beneha TonIe.-A remedy Chi and
Fever and Chsgrss known fail
of the disease.
Reaehs Rhedtnaae CempoEnG-Neyer fails give
in less than twenty four hcara
Beachs stonachiye BitteFs.Ths excellent
that has been long
and fsveT all Antutnnal To living
for slort period marshy the
areinyauabe them will Chilli
and Fever at the ane time they correct the aaereon
stomnh ges0E the appetite,
iasndies and gives health and yieor the general
~ Fer the shovs remedies publish
performed BY them will say This much, the
they They
practice with the satisfactory oat
dmand for these remedies alone has
be reached all. Prepared
E. d. BEACH, al. d. Chemist and ApothecaIy,
4W Of Chartres and Cnatornhouae sis. N. o.
and of DR.. RANKIN,
nj fturu md pN1 fFafs