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The true Democrat., 1855-08-28
HATS, HATS. HATS!
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That letters of 1N administration have been granted to the under signed on the estate of Edward Marcus deceased. by the Court of Probate of the county of Pulaski, in the State Of Arkansas on the 10th day of August A. D. 1855. All persons wing claims against said es- tate required to exhibit the same to me- properly authenticated within year from the date of said letters or they may be precluded from any benefit in said estate and if such claims not presented with m two years from the date of said letters, they will said estate.
 \. B. All persons are notified not to pay any one but the administrator. MICHAEL CANYON.
 Aug. 14, 1855 Ct
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

l JOHN M BUTLER, late of the city of Little Rock, in Pulaski county Arkansas, bearing date the 10th day of August A. D. 1855, have been issued and granted to the undersigned, by the Clerk of the Pu laski Probate Court in vacation
 All persons having claims against said estate are required to exhibit the same to the undersigned ad- ministratrix of said estate, properly authenticated within year from the date of such letters or they if such claims be not exhibited within two years from the date of such letters they shall be forever barred and precuded from any benefit in said estate.
 MARTHA J. BUTLER Administratrix
 of John NJ. Butler.
The true Democrat., 1855-08-28
WATCHES AND JEWELRY.

EIshTIlE subscriber has inst received from the s&s. s4 l East fine assortment of the most fash ionabe Jewery, and also variety of Gold and Sil- yer Watches, which have been selected with great care especially for this market.
 lie Is also prepared to execute all job work in his me with satisfaction to those who may favor him "lth thelr custom. M DOTTER.
 Aug IA 1855 finn
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SEvAsToPoL TO BE BLOWN UP.-Surgeon, w. R. WHITEHEAD of Virginia, at present serv- ing in Sebastopol with the barbarous Russians, recently wrote letter to his friends here, in which, among'other interesting things, he says: Sebastopol will never be taken; it may be blown up by the Russians"
The true Democrat., 1855-08-28
NEW NOVELS.

NNTOOLFER+S Roost, by w. Irving: w Nelly Backen. by Annie Chambers Bradford; What Not, by Mrs Mary A. Dennison; The Maroon, etc., by Simms;
 Miranda Elliott. or the Voice of the Spirit: The Piierims ms of Walsnsham % 'S by DOlSiis, Miss Strickand
 The Masters House, Tale of Southern Life, by Logan;
 yathek, by Rockford, with memoir of the author, all of which are well bound in cloth.
 Received by Jno. F. ReardOn.
The true Democrat., 1855-08-28
TO BANK DEBTORS.

ME undersigned have on hand some State Bonds, l for sale, for cash or on credit. on terms and in amounts to suit purchasers having fractional sums to pay either of the Banks of this State
 WATKINS t& GALLAGHER. Little Rock, July g. 1855 6m
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Carriage and Coach Trimmings

LUST received by steamboat Fox: J pieces 5-4 enamel Duck and Canvass; ' A. Plain Canvas and Fig'd; l {" A Oiled Carpetng;
 , dozen Oiled Table Covers;
 3 Stand
 7 |" Stage Stocks and Lashes; 9 Stage and Wagon Flames; 2 Horse and Mule Collars. With large assortment of broad and narrow Lace Curtain Linings; Coach and Carriage Lamps; Whips assorted, cheap for cash Also a fine lot of Segars and Tobacco
 D. BENDER, New Buildings, iuly 31 Markham Street
The true Democrat., 1855-08-28
COMMISSION & FORWARDING EUSI. NESS at Devall,s Bluff on White River.

HNlIE undersigned would respectfully remind tn | community that he is still doing a Commisso, and Forwarding business at Devall's Bluff on Whit River. the most convenient and available point b, far, for the Merchants and citizens of Little Rock an1 vicinity. 1 am provided with safe and commodiou ware house. and can generally procure the overland transportation of merchandise, etc.. in good orde and on the shortest notice and at the lowest rates
 To travellers would say, come this way; it is thu nearest and best and l am always provided with su perior accommodations for man and horse.
 Aug If 1855 Am F. H. WHEAT.
The true Democrat., 1855-08-28
HATS! HATS!!

HATS! HATSM s oeI received direct from New York. full J assortment of Gents Fancy and fashionable hats embracing every variety and color. We o mtlte the attention of all to call and examine. Our stock consists in part of '''N 'N''''''''''
 cases gents supr Silk Hats.
 lo doz mens' blk wool
 doz @ gents blk casamere hats: Aug. IA 1855 Fr,1n a nor,
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. JV1IN A. NKIFFIN. Lewisburg, Ark, Aug. s, 1855.

The undersigned, having purchased the interests of James M. Gordon and John A. Griffin in the firm of A. &J. NJ. Gordon ds Co.,, will continue the Mercan tile Business at their old stand on his own account where he will keep on hand general assortment of Dry-(ioOds, Groceries, Hardware, Queens ware, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Drugs, rants, OIls, Dye-stuffs, etc., etc., which he will sell low for cash, or exchange
 Feeling thankful for the patronage so liberay ex- tended to the old frm he hopes to merit continua- uon o1 the same GENTLEMEN GIVE ME A CALL.
 Aug 2l, 55 Am ANDERSON GORDON
The true Democrat., 1855-08-28
TOBACCO
A LOT of fine chewing Tobacco choice article A June D. B. HANDEL


'INHE partnership existing between the subscribers Il expires by limitation on the lst day of September next, 1855, and would respectfully request all persons indebted to us to come forward immediately and settle the with Anderson Gordon W ho alone is authorized to receive and receipt for the same and those having claims against said firm will present them to him for payment he hereby agrees to pay all the debts of the late firm
 ANDERSON GORDON
 JAS. NJ. GORDON,
 JOHN A. GRIFFIN Lewisburg, Ark Aug S. 1S55
The true Democrat., 1855-08-28
BY AUTHORITY. Public Acts of the Thirty-Third Congress of the lTuifad SfafeS

Passed at the second session. which begun and held the City of Washington in the District of Columbia, Monday the 4th day of December, le5f and ended turday, the 3d day of March, 1855 FRANKLIN PIERCE, President. JESSE D. BRIGHT, Pre- sdent of the Senate tempore LINN BoYD, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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Approved, March 3, 1855.

AN ACT making Appropriations for the Sup
 port of the Military Academy, for the year
 ending the 3Oth of June, 1856.
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of Ame- rca in Congress assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are'hereby, appropriated, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the support of the Military Academy, for the year ending the 3Oth fJune, 1856:--
The true Democrat., 1855-08-28
Mnrn Nn1u Gnnhs

WOrc NOW EOOuS. DECEIVED and for sale by JACOB IIAW- IL KlNS. SODA. BUTTER. and WATER CRACKERS; RICE: ST. LOUIS FLOUR; LEMON SYRUP;
 CLARET WINE;
 STAR CANDLES;
 CANDlES-assorted;
 STARCH;
 LARD OIL and iuly 31 SALT.
The true Democrat., 1855-08-28
LITTLE R0CK ARKANSAS TUESDAY MORNING. AUGUST 28 855

BOXES Of Choice Chewing Tobacco, AO direct from New Orleans. just received and for sale by FIELD E DOLBY. Auo1A 1055
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STATE OF ARKASAS,l son
 ShIpV COuutv SGT.

<ASHICy SOuHtye
 cation, July 3lst, A. D. 1855.
 Henry D. Low,
 Wm. H. Low, John B. Connolly and Mary Jane Connolly, his wife, Martha A. Low, Bcnj. F. Low, Low, Prentiss w. Low and Edwin L. Low heirs of James Low, deceased, and Green w. Pugh, adminis- trator, etc. of said James Low, deceased. TlilS day comes the complainant and files his bill l in this behalf, and it appearing from his affda- vt, that defendants Vim. H. Low, John B. Connolly and Mary Jane Connolly, Martha A.. Benjamin F. Susan C., Laura E. and Alice L. Low are non resi- dents of the State of Arkansas-Its hereby ordered that they be notified of the pendency of this shit by publication of this order in the True Democrat. a newspaper published in this State for the number of tunes and within the time prescribed by law. and that they and each of them enter their appearance in this cause or before the first day of the next term of our said Circuit Court to be held at the court house in Hamburg, in said county, on the first Mon day in October next, AID. 1855, and plead answer or demur to said bill the same will be taken as con fesSed as to them, and decree entered accordingly he nature of the complaint and prayer of said bill is, that partition be made among complainant ana defendants ot certain lands in Ashley county, which, heirs of said James, deceased as tenants in common, they hold by descent from him-and that 50 acres thereof. it being the w. half of the S. w quarter of section 20 in township IT south range west, be allowed to complainant, his accounting for the excess in value thereof over his share on conf table grounds, to preference thereto claimed by him and for settlement of partnership in improving said lands and lands of complainant, heretofore car rled on between complainant and said James Low. deceased, and for general relief STATE OF ARKANsAs.l
 Ashley County,@ss ''''
 |; Robert F. Holmes, Clerk of the Circuit Court of said county, do hereby certify. that the foregoing is true and perfect copy frontle record in my office of the matters therein stated.
 In testimonyWbereof have hereunto
 set hand and atfiYpd Snal of
 L-s' my office at Hamburg, this 3lst day
 of July. AID. 1s55.a
 EoB'r F. HOLMES, Clerk. J. C. NADDELL, Solicitor.
 Aug. 2l, 1855 2t Cost of adv. SQ anl
The true Democrat., 1855-08-28
ROOTS! ROOTS,

WYE are just in receipt of large and complete as- w sortment of gents and boys Boots, of every variety and size, which we offer low for cash.
 Au0 IA FIELD 6y DOLBY
The true Democrat., 1855-08-28
CIRCULAR SAVING, TURNING, etc.

cURN UR ( rINHE subscriber has taken the E1<, Il Furniture Establishment for Ese - merly occupied by Geo. Berryman EY Tiy.s4 [ in this city and is prepared to ma e.4y nufacture all descriptions of house. hold Furniture, on short notice and good terms He expects also to keep general assortment of Furni- ture constantly on hand
 His Turning Lathe enables him to furnish Billiard and Alley Balls, and indeed every description of turn ing. in good style and on short notice.
 Carpenters and others desiring circular saving done will ind 1t to their advantage to give him call.
 .sg Undertaking promptly attended to.
 Aug. II, 1855. A. EXCEL.
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For pay of officers, instructors, cadets, an

For pay of officers, instructors, cadets, and musicians, $9O, 1OG.
 For communication of subsistence, S2O44
 For forage for officers horses, ,S864,
 For general repairs and improvements of aca- demic buildings, barracks mess rooms, officers quarters stables, roads, fences, parade and drill grounds, miscellaneous and incidental expenses. fuel, forage, and departments of instruction, $35O7O
 For gradual increase and expense of library, $1,OOO.
 For expenses of the board of visitors, $4,- 16O.
 For forage of artillery and cavalry horses, $8,64O.
 For replacing dead and worn out cavalry and artillery horses, $1,OOO.
 for furnishing hospitals for cadets, $500
 For deficiency for expenses of the board of visitors, for the year ending the 3Oth of June, 1855, $688 52
 For additional pay allowed to enlisted men, employed on extra duty as mechanics and la- borers, per act of fourth of August, 1854, for the year ending the 3Oth of June, 1855, $2,- S68 40.
 2. And be it further enacted, That here- after the yearly allowance of the Professor of French and Spanish, and of the Professor of Drawing, shall be the same as is now allowed to the other professors
 Approved, March 3, 1855.
The true Democrat., 1855-08-28

1NNRTV EiL5 N DFII-NRT U KlS OF7 TEEF EASTERN MAILS.
 Route via Pine Bluff. FAVE Napoleon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri L days at o'clck, PM. Arrive at Little Rock Sundays Wednesdays and Fridays at o'clock. PM. Leave Little Rock Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sa- turdays at o'clock, AM. Arrive at Napoleon Mondays, Thursdays and Sa- turdays at , o'clock, AM. Route via White River and Aberdeen. Leave Little Rock Sundays, Wednesdays and Fri days at o'clock, AM. Arrive at Napoleon Mondays, Thursdays and Sa- turdays at ' o'clock PM. Leave Napoleon Tuesdays Thursdays and Satur- days at o'clock, PM. Arrive at Little Rock Mondays, Thursdays and sa turdays at o'clock. PM Aug If JNO. E. REARDON, P. M..
 Little Rock.
The true Democrat., 1855-08-28

AN ACT allowing the further time of two
 Years to those holding Lands by Entries in
 the Virginia Military District in Ohio, which
 were made prior to the first [of] January,
 1852, to have the same surveyed and pa
 tented.
 Be it enacted by the Senate and house of Representatives of the United States of Ame- rica in Congress assembled, That the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line on continent tai establishment, their heirs or assigns entitled to bounty lands, which have, prior to the first day of January, Anno Domini 1852, been en- tered within the tract reserved by Virginia, be- tween the Little Miami and Sciota Rivers, for satisfying the legal bounties to her officers and soldiers upon continental establishment, shall be allowed the further time of two years from and after the passage of this act to make and return their surveys and warrants, or certified copies of warrants, to the General Land Office.
 2. And be it further enacted, That the act entitled An act allowing the further time of two years to those holding lands by entries in the Virginia military district in Ohio, which were made prior to first January 1852, to have the same surveyed and patented," approved December 18th, 1854, be- and the same is here- by,repeaed
 Approved March B lS55
The true Democrat., 1855-08-28

AN ACT for carrying into effect the Conven-
 ton upon the Subject of Claims between the
 United States and her Britanc Majesty, of
 the 8th of February, 1858.
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Re- presentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That pursuant to the convention 'aforesaid, the sum of $277 10 S8, having been awarded by the commission to British subjects, claimants under the conven- tion, that sum shall be paid to the duly autho- rized agent of her Britanic Maesty's govern ment, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated; deducting therefrom, pursuant to the 9th article of the said conven- tion on account of the expenses of the said commission, such ratable proportion, not ex- ceeding per cent. of the hole amount award ed to both citizens of the United States and British subjects, as may be sufficient to dcfray the said expenses.
 Approved March 3, 1855
The true Democrat., 1855-08-28

AN ACT to amend an Act approved the 4th
 of August, 1854 entitled "An Act to gra.
 duate and reduce the Price of the Public
 Lands to actual Settlers and Cutivators."
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of Ame- rica in Congress assembled, That the act ap- proved 4th August, 1854, "To graduate and reduce the price of the public lands to actual settlers and cultivators," shall be so construed that the affidavits required by the Sd section of that act may be made before any officer duly authorized by law to administer oaths, accord ing to such forms, and pursuant to such regu- lations, as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior.
 Approved, March 3, 1855.
The true Democrat., 1855-08-28

O0 BBLS. Whisky and 10 E barrels, just re. ~ ceived, and for sale by
 Aug IA 1855 FIELD X DOLBY.
The true Democrat., 1855-08-28
From the nily Pennsylva The Brrial of Sam.

Little Roct, .4rb., August 1855.
The true Democrat., 1855-08-28
ARRIVALS X DEPARTURES OF THE
 EASTERN EAHS

J. c. WADDELL. Solicitor. 1''
 Aug. 2l, 1855 2t Cost of adv. sQ anl
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-02-21

OPINION OF THE FRENCH SPoLIATIoN
CLAIMs-There is still much speculation
a1oat as to whether the President will or
will not veto the French spoliation bill
passed by Congress. The historical facts
upon WHICH these claims are founded are
said to be as follows:
In the years 1899 the United States
were in a state Of quasi war with the then
Republic OF France. Privateers cruised
and made captures; national vessels met
and fought on the high seas; and on land
there was the array OF armies, in antici-
patton OF formidable war. Then came
the revolution which placed Bonaparte at
the head of the French government. The
United States urged upon France indem-
nifty Tor the confscation of the preceding
yeeSs. 1t was answered that they were
made under authority Of government
that had passed away. and like assignats
and continental money, they no more
had value. In short, the French gov
ernment refused to acknowledge or satisfy
these claims; but as the urgency Of them
by the United States was disagreeable.
they had inserted in the treaty for the
purchase Of Louisiana provision that
the further prosecution OF these claims by
our government should be discontinued
1t is upon this provision that these claims
raSt
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-02-21
Who are the Know-Mothings?

Al debating society in Chester county.
Pa, few days since. the question OF
Kno~- Nolbingism was discussed, and it
il . remarkable fact, that the principal
disclaimer against naturalizsd citizens
and defender Of the Order. was man
who had four brothers hung during the
revolution for treason, for furnishing the
British with supplies and acting as spies!
We clip the above item from one of our
late exchange papers, and it has forcibly
called to our mind the fact, that the Know.
Noihings, of this county, are industrious.
" circulating the charge that JOHN 3
NoLL, Esq, who has served in the caPa-
city Of Auditor of this county. for the past
four years, is foreigner. They no doubt
make the charge from the simple fact that
Mr.. NoLL can speak the German kyguage.
Now we wish TO inform all such that Mr..
NvLL was born in Pennsylvania, so was
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-02-21

his iather before him, aud so also was his
grandfather. His great grandfather came
TO this country long before the Revolution.
when but young man. and married in
this country. and had four sons In the Rev.
olutionary War, one of whom was the
grandfather Of our present Auditor.
We hope to hear no more of the charge
OF foreign bi tn against Mr.. NoLL. Iii s
ancestry is sufficiently pure TO putto sham
all such charges against him.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-02-21
The Expected Great Comet.

The eminet astronomer. NJ. Babinet.
member OF the Academy o! Sciences, gives
some very interesting details relative TO the
return OF that great comet whose periodi.
cal cou, Sc is computed by the most cele
brated observer al three hundred years.
Our cyclical records show iha. it was OBJ
served in tho year 1o4, 59e. $50, 975-
again in 1854, and the next time in 1856,
always described as shining with the most
extraordinary brilliancy. Most Of the
European astronomers had agreed in an
nouncng the return OF this comet in l848;
but it has hitherto failed to appear. In
fact it is not so easy or simple matter to
compute those vast cyC!ical periods as
some superficial persons; who do not look
beyond the day OF the year in which they
live-may imagine.
We are, however. assured by NJ. Babi
net that up to this moment. this beautiful
star "is living on its brilliant reputation,
so that Sir John Ilerschel himself was
wrong when he despaired of its re-appssr
ance, and put Grape on bis telescope!
We are informed that celebrated and
accurate computer--M. Bomme, OF Mid
dleburg, with patience and devotedness
truly German, has gone over all previous
calculations, and made a new estimate OF
the separate and combined action of all
the planets upon this comet. of 800 years;
and he discovered that il is not lost to US.
but only retarded in its motion. The re-
suit OF this severe labor gives the arrival
of this rare and renowned visitor in Au-
gust. 1883. with an uncertainty of two
wears, more or less; so that. between 1856
and 1860; those who are then living may
hope to see the great luminary which, in
1856. caused Charles V. to sbdicate.-
Advocate and Journal.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-02-21
KnOw-Mothing Letter Read in the
New York Legislature.

Mr.. RIcKERsoN, OF Greene County, New
7 1ork. member Of the House of Assem-
bly,. read TO tha, body the following letter
received by him from a Known Nothing
brother. Ii illustrates in a striking man.
ner the base character OF that organiza-
ton. II will be seen tha, ii relates 10 his
vote for United States Senator.
CATsKILL. January, 1856.
"Mr. NJ. L. RlCKERsoN-Dear Sir and
Brother: ! regret to hear that you have
made application for a withdrawal card
from your c.. am pleased to hear.
however. that your application was not
granted.
81 learn. moreover. that you are pledg-
ed. and were previous to your election, or
nomination, 10 vote for William Ii. Sew
ard.
Now, | hope that am misinformed,
and that you may be true to the sacred
obligations you have taken. and to the
promises you have made 10 me. But il
you are not. you will no, be permitted to
withdraw from your c., but you will
be expelled. and notices will be sent to
every c. in the State, (some one thou
sand in number,) Of your expulsion. and
reasons why-namely: for being traitor
and perjurer. and not 10 be trusted in
any business transaction; and more than
this, our members spear they wiU burn
you in eggy in erery village in the county.
if you do not prove true. Now. these are
not mere threats, 10 be forgotten, but will
be carried out to the very letter. Now,
sincerely hope you will prove yourself
man in this emergency. and not be led by
a party demagogue, who has always been
your most bitter enemy, and now makes
his brsgs that he makes you do anything
he wishes. in spite Of all your obligations
and promises. Now. you must be well
aware ,hst if you vote for Seward. it will
be your political death ,knell. Besides.
the promises they have made you will no,
be kept after Seward is elected. You can
do what you chose, for all they care.
at is currently reported all over the
country now. that you have been bought
with money and promises to vote for Sew
ard. Every man meet almost, from the
country. is asking about you, and it is be-
lieved you will not debase yourself so
much as to violate your oath; and they
all say you will do that if you vote for
Seward; and you are as we'll aware Of
this as am. Now. remember that you
alone are to suffer by this course. and |
trust and hope you will not do what you
will regret when too late.
81 inclose resolutions passed by my
c. in respect to your vote. also in.
close resolutions sent to me to forward to
you from Lexing,on-they not knowing
your address at Albany.
"Yours, fra,ernally.
J. III. VAN GORDON