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NOTICE 3. .IC.E
Of Me AddstionaI Contfrnaation Of Saoanap and Ogerfoaced Laads an Me Hele7a District.
LAND AGENTS OFFICE, Helena, Ark, May Is, 1855.

Helena, Ark, May Is, 1855. Pursuant to an act, entitled, an act to pre- vent the advertising and withhold from sale certain Swamp and Overhowed Lands, ap- proved 27th November, 1854 Notice is here by given, that additional lists of confirma- tions have been made in the following coun- ties, to-wit: In the county of Mississippi
 About ninety one thousand eight hundred and nineteen acres. (9l ,Sl9 acres.)
 In the county of Greene
 Eleven thousand eight hundred and eighty three (1l ,SS3) acres.
 In the county of Poinsett---
 One thousand onehundred and twenty seven q ,127) acres.
 In the county of Phillips
 Seven hundred and one (70l) acres. In the county of Monroe
 Two thousand five hundred and sixty eight (2,568) acres.
 In the county of Desha-
 Twenty thousand five hundred and forty eight (20,54s) acres.
 In the county of Arkansas
 Two thousand eight hundred and eighty seven (2,SS0 acres.
 In the county of Drew
 Eight thousand three hundred and twenty nine 6, ,329) acres.
 In the county of Chicot-
 Seventy seven thousand nine hundred and forty one (77, ,94l) acres.
 In the county of Ashley
 Five thousand and eighty (5,0S0) acres. The lands embraced in the above list not previously sold by the Swamp Land Commis- sioners will be subject to private entry in sixty days after the publication of this notice.
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GUARDIAN'S NOTICE.

ALEXANDER GRAVES, as Guardian of Alexander Newman, having filed his first settlement account at the April term of the Probate Court of Philips county, 1853. Notice is hereby given, to all persons inter ested in said settlement account, to come for ward and file their exceptions, if any they have, on or before the second day of the July term of said Court, or they may be forever barred from excepting to said settlement ac- count or any item thereof.
 E. II. CoWIEY, May 26. 1855 CLERK.
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ADMINISTRATRIX NOTICE.

GRACY BERRY, as Administratrix ol the estate of John Berry, deceased, having filled her second and final settlement account lat the April term of the Probate Court o1 Phillips county, 1855.
 Notice is hereby given, to all persons inter lestedin said settlement account, to come for ward and file their exceptions, if any they have, on or before the second day of the July term of said Court, or they may be forever barred from excepting to said account, or any litem thereof. E. H. COWLEY, May 26. 1855. CLERK.
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! GUARDIANS NOTICE.

ALEXANDER GRAVES, as Guardian of WilliamN ewman, having filed his first set tlement account at the April term of the Pro bate Court of Phillips county, 1855.
 Notice is hereby given, to all persons in terested in said settlement accomt, to como forward and file their exceptions, If any they have, on or before the second day of the July term of said court, or they may be forever barred from excepting to said settlement ac count or any item thereof.
 May 26th, 1855. CLERK.
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SALE OF SALINE LANDS.
STATE LAND OFFICE,
 WASHINGTON. ARKANSAS,

8h May, 1855. ) THE following described Lands, not appearing as Saline on the plats in my office, at the time the residue were offered for sale; and, having been in- structed, by the Auditor, under date of 4th May, 1855, to mark them as Saline, and dispose of the same ac- cording to law; now, therfore,
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That, pursuant to the requirements of an act of the General Assembly, entitled Gan act to sell the Saline Lands, belonging to the State of Ar kansas" approved 12th January, 1853, the undersigned, Land Agent, will offer for sale,
 On Friday, July 20M, 1855, At public auction, to the highest bidder, the following described Saline Lands, in the Washington Land Dis trict, not previously disposed of. Sale will commence at his office, at or near the hour of 10 o'clock, in the forenoon, and continue until all of said lands have been offered for sale.
 TERMS OF SALE.
 None of said lands to sell for a less sum than one dollar and twenty five cents per acre; one-ffth of all the purchase money payable on the day of sale, and the balance in five equal an nual instalments, with interest at the rate of six per cent, from the date of the purchase.
 TO PRE- EMP TORS.
 Notice as hereby given, That all claiming presemption rights, to any of the lands described below, that they must make the necessary proof, and enter their lands at least three days previous to the day of sale.
 The lands to be sold, are
 Section ?,
 :" 3,
 : 4, in Township IS, south o1 the base line, Range 28, west of the 5th Principal Meridian. B. F. HAMPSTEAD,
 Land ,1gent Washington Distrsct. May 1e, 1855.
 s. M. PFrrENGIlns Co.,, llo Nassau-st. New York, and 10 State-st., Boston, arc au thorized to contract for advertisements in thos cities for this paper.
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NOTICE For Confirmation of Tax Title,

TO ALL WHOM TT MAY CONCERN. |K NOW YE, That, whereas, the following N described tract of land, to-wit: the south west quarter of section five (5,) in township 1.-two (2) south, of the base line, of five (5) least of the 9th principal meridian, containing
 one hundred and sixty acres, lying and being situate in the county of Phillips, and State oi
 Arkansas, was, by Arthur Thompson, Sharifl and Ex-O6icio Assessor and Collector of Aax- les, within and for said county of Phillips list led in the name of Francis Simpson, for the taxes.due on said tract of land from the years 1885 to 1853, inclusive, amounting, in the
 whole, including State and county tax pen | alty and costs, to the sum of eighty three dol lars and ninety five cents. ($83 95 J andneith-
 CT the owner, nor any other person or persons
 for him, having paid the taxes upon said tract
 of land so listed, the same was, in accordance
 with law, sold, on the second Monday ot
 March, A. D. 1854, it being the l. 3th layof said month, at public auction, at the Court House
 door of said county of Phillips, by said Ar | thur Thompson, Sheriff and Collector as aforesaid, after giving due and legal notice o1 such sale, for the taxes, costs, and penalty due thereon for the years above designated; QSs5 to 1853, inclusive amounting, as herein be fore mentioned to the sum of eighty five dol lars and ninety five cents, and was purchased Iby the undersigned, SAMUEL R. BRADLEY to whom the said Sheriff and Collector at the ex- piration of twelve months from said sale, agreeable to the statutes in such cases made land provided, made regular Deed ofconVey- lance, which is of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of said county of Phil Hips and State of Arkansas-
 THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY |GIVEN. to all persons interested, who can set up any right, title or claim to said land l thus purchased, in consequence of any inior- Imality, or illegality connected with said sale,
 to appear at the regular term of the said Cir cult Court, to be holden for said county oi Phillips, at the Court House in the town oi
 Helena, on the fourth Monday in November Inext after the date hereof, to show cause, il any they have, why said Tax Title should not be confirmed.
 SAMUEL R. BRADLEY. oa
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SOMETHING NEW IN HELENA. "ICE CREAM SALOON.

MATT. NJ. WITT, would inform the la M dies and gentlemen of Helena that he has opened an ''Ice Cream Saloon" in the new house of Mir. Barr's on Market Street, near the upper blidge, andwiH keep constant ly on hand all the delicacies appertaining to such '1Saloon,'
 The Ladies Saloon will be under the super intendence of Mrs. Witt, whilst that of the Gentlemens will be conducted by himself.
 Mr. and Mrs. Witt will use their best en- deavors to give perfect satisfaction to those whomay favor themwith a call.
 May 26 NJ M WITT.
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Hydraulic Foundry,
coruer Of Washington 5 F1oyd-Sl
 LOUISVILLE, Ky.

THE undersigned are making Steam Engines II and Mil Machinery from new patterns got up in the most modern and approved style; also. tobacco, lard, timber. and mill Screws, Iron Railing, Forcing and Lifting Pumps of various sizes and kinds, cast iron Screw Pipes from a to 8 inches diameter, Railroad Car Wheels and other Railroad Castings. They are also the sole manufacturers of Roy's and French patent Hub Mortising Machine for wagon and carriage makers use, which has been pronounced by competent judges to be one of the greatest labor saving machines ever invented. Orders from distance, with sat isfactory references Or cash relnittances, will receive prompt attention.
 BARBAROUX 5 SNOWDEN.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

ROBERT M. OWENS, as administrator |of the estate of Boston D. Owens, deceased having filed his first settlement account al the April term of the Probate Court of Phil lips county, 1855.
 Notice is hereby givek, to all persons inter ested in said settlement account, to come for ward and file their exceptions, if any they have, on or before the second day of the July term'of said court, or they may be forever barred from excepting to said act or any iten thereof. K. H. COWLEY,
 May 26, 1855. CLERK.
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GUARDIANS NOTICE.

ALEXANDER GRAVES, as Guardial of Nelson Newman, having filed his first set clement account at the April term of the Pro bate Court of Phillips county, 1855.
 Notice is hereby given, to all persons inter ested in said settlement account. to come for ward and file their exceptions, if any the, have, on or before the second day of the Jul, term of said court, or they may be foreve barred from excepting to said account or an, item thereof E. H. COWIEY,
 May 26, 1855. CLERK. ].
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NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTORS.E

X IL Persons claiming pre-emption rights A to any lands embraced in the above list, are required to come forward and make the necessary proof within sixty days from and after the date of the last publication of this notice, and file the same in this office. After the expiration of which time, said lands will be subject to private entry under existing laws. JESSE A. JACKSON,
 State Land Agent for Helena District May 18th. 1855.
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Jas. T. Crary,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, SoL1cIToR IN CHANoERy,
 AND GENERAL LAND AGENT,
 WILL practice his Profession in the Cir " cult, Probate, County and Justices Courts, of Eastern Arkansas and Western Mississippi; will give prompt attention to the collection of claims, Investigating titles, pay ing taxes, redeeming forfeited lands, &c.
 OFFIcE-In the new building on Main street, opposite the Court House, and next door to the Swamp Land Office. May 3.
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Administrators Notice.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the undersigned has taken out Letters of Administration upon the Estate of John A. Clopton, deceased, from the office of the Clerk of the Pro- bate Courr of Phillips county, Arkan- sas, bearing date the 27th day of Feb ruary, A. D. 1855, and all persons are hereby notified and required, who have claims against said estate, to exhibit the same to the Administrator, proper ly authenticated, within one year from the date of said Letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit in the estate, and that if such claims be not exhibited within two years from the date of such Letters, they shall be for ever barred and precluded from any benefit from such estate.
 JOHN H. CLOPTON, i |-- as Administrator of John A.
 Clopton, dec'd.l / May 26, 1855.
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Owr Es0gsse@reass Gallery.

w. IT. DE0HUNU, Aftst. Having built a suit of rooms for this exprcs purpose, and procured, regardless of cost, { full assortment of the best instruments, witt all the Improvements insthe art, we are pre- pared to take portraits, which for correct like ness. fine tone, clear outlme and durability cannot be surpassed. A large stock of Da guerrcan goods always on hand, and instruc ton given in the art.
 F.H. CLARK & co. Dec. 30, 1854.
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Lost,

Thursday last, near Stamp Creek bridge, v Newfoundland puppy, about 6 months old very well grown for his age being al ready as large as an ordinary size dog -en- tirely black, with the exception of his feet and the tip of his tail, which are white. He also has a white spot on his breast.
 Any information respecting his whereabouts will be thankfully received, and his return t me liberally rewarded.
 Q. K. UNDERWOOD. May 26, 1855.
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J. G. Foster,

Front Row, Helene, Arkoascs, WOULD inform the citizens of Helena and " adjoining counties, that he ls con stantly receiving supplies of fresh Family Groceries which he will sell cheap for CASH. Call and see me, as II amdeterminedt tb hold out great inducements to purchasers.
 J. c. FOSTER.
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NEW ARRANGEMENT.

THE Co-parmership heretofore existing be- 1 tween the undersigned, has been dissolv- ed by mutual consent. The business of the late firm will hereafter be carried on by J. G,
 Roster. FOSTER & HALTER.
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May 26, 1855. CLERK.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

A. P. EWART, as Administrator of the estate of Absolem Lowry. deceased, having filed his first settlement account at the Apri term of the Probate Court of Phillips county, 1855.
 Notice is hereby given, to all persons inter ested in said settlement account, to come for ward and file their exceptions, if any they have, on or before the second day of the July term of said Court, or they may be forever |barred from excepting to said settlement ac |count or any item thereof. E. H. COWLEY, May 26. 1855. CLERK.
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Our Mechanical Branch.

IN order to meet promptly the increasing A demand for work, we have added to oul former force a number of superior workmen, and made many valuable additions to our ma chinefy, and are prepared to do at shortnotice. and in the best manner, all kinds of
 WATCH WORK. including the making ofnew and complicated parts equal to the original. Also all kinds o1 clock work.
 WELRY of all kinds repaired, and new made to order. including superfne Diamond work.
 ENGRAVIN G, plain and ornamental, to suit all tastes. Also Seals for Lodges, Courts and Corporations engraved at short notice.
 We can furnish members of the Fraternity with KEYS, MEDALS and MARKS, in any style. Also Lodges with Jewels, &c., &c.
 F. H. CLARK x CO.,, No ] Clark s Marble Block, Memphis. F. H. CLARK,
 A. c. WuzBAcK,
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JOHN c. O. SMITH, as Administrator of the estate of George R. Herndon, deceas- led, having filed his first sentement account at the April term of the Probate Court of Phillips county, 1855,
 Notice is hereby given, to all persons in terested in said settlement account, to come forward and file their exceptions, if any they have, on or before the second day of the July term of said Court, or they may be for ever barred from excepting to said account or any item thereof. E. H. COWLEY,
 May 26, 1855. CLERK.
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Fresh Arrival of Perfumeries

JUST received and for sale low for cash, : |c large lot and fine variety. of PERT UAIE |RIES. Also, PHALoN's CHEMICAL HAT
 |INv1GoRAToR, the best remedy known for al diseases of the hair-it prevents Badness re lmoves Dandruf and Cutaneous Scurf, keepy
 the hair in it's natural color, and prevents i from turning gray.
 J. NJ. ALEXANDER: 0.,aLa~1a 1Q5A
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one Week Later from Europe ARRIVAL OF THE BALTIC.

ADVANCE IN COTTON AND BREADsruFFs. NEW YORK, May IS, night. .-Tbe steamer Baltic arrived at 6 o'clock P. M., with Liver pool dates of the 9th inst. The Cotton mark ct was animated with an active speculative
 demand and prices had advanced from ] to ] d. The sales for the week were lO7 ,OOO bales,
 of which speculators took l6 900 and export
 CTS 4,O00; the balance to the trade
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CHEAP STORE
 OF MYRTLE & MOORE
HELENA. ARK ANSAS


 1.-THE undersigned having on hand, all open Fl ed and ready for sale, their Spring and Summer stock of Merchandise consisting of most articles usually to be had in 3 dry goods store. Havinsr made our purchases in the Eastern market, at the very lowest rates, and being wiling to sell at the live and let live rates, we think we can and will sell our goods as low as they can be bought in this market 1 Those wishing to purchase can put us to the ltest-all we ask is to give us call before purchasing elsewhere.
 r. We have on hand the largest and most l complete stock of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Hardware, Queensware, Boots, Shoes, Bonnets, Clothing, Hats, Caps, &c., that we l have ever before brought to this market-in short, we have little of something forevery body-no use to specify-if you want any thing in our line call, and you will find it>at our house. prices down to the lowest notch. Ladies Dress Goods. A fullsand complete assortment, of the la test fashion and prettiest style, all of which are offered very low call and look at them.
 Ready Made Clothing.
 We have full stock of Spring and Sum- mer wear, of every size, kind, and quality. Call and we suit your taste, and fit your per- son-price shall be no object.
 To country merchants, we offer our goods at very small advance on cost, and all who call on us will find that we have good goods, cheap goods, and accommodating terms.
 We are anxious to sell to good customers on the usual credit. Those desiring anything in our line will find it to their advantage to call on us.
 l April 26, 1855. MYRTLE & MOORE.
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Tho undersigned state, as an act of justice between the parties, that they are acquainted from pdblic rumor, and verily believe. the cir cumstances of the parting of Daniel Cox, and Mary A. Cox, that tho said Cox having left her as ise had, as we understand, frequently done before forthe space of some five months, she being in very bad health, and almost with out the necessaries of. life, was, at her earnest request received into the family of Mrs. M. Hill, and is now staying at the house of Jas. Walton, and we do further state, that the said Mrs. NJ. A. Cox, has always, since.our acquaintance with her, borne and still bears, the reputation of having ail irreproachable character.
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To Dentists.

|JX-E are agents for Jones, White 4 McOur.
 " dy, and keep constantly on hand full assortment of articles used by the Profession, including full sets of instruments. F.H. CLARK E 0.
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Horse Mills.

THOSE wishing to purchase Horse Mills, Iron. &c., would do well to call on
 April 26. MYRTLE S MOORE.
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Pay y D.

THOSE indebted to us on last years ac- Il count must come forward and pay up--as we cannot give longer indulgence.
 April 26. MYRTLE & MOORE,
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CIRCUMSTANCES compel me to make " known, thus publicly, the fact that my wife, Mary A. Cox. with her two sons, Ro- bert S. and James E. Cox, wereinduced by the persuasion and falsereP Pesentation of one F. NJ. Hill, Esq, to abandon my house and protection, on the 12th of March last, and l am informed that my said wife is now at the house of Patsy Hill, the mother, ofsaid F .EM. Hill, in this county. Having learned that orders for goods, &c., written by said Hill and sigped by my said wife, having been ac- cepted by merchants, on my account and credit. this is to forewarn all lpersons from harboring or trading with my said wife, or the said Robet $. and James E. Cox, on a5 account, for they have left my premises with out provocation or excuse, and 1 will pay no debts contracted by them or through them cn
 DANIEL COX.
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slConae to See TJs!n

4 IL persons who have the most distant idea IA that they are sindebtedto the undersigned for tue year 1854 either by note or account arc requested to call in and settle the same by the 20th of June next, Or .said notes and accounts will find . new locality.
 HARGRAVESi & ISINSIlY. zYa-Io JQSs
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For the Shield.

HOT Jhe oDlCIu.
 I, F. II. Hill, do state inhonor to the lady accused, with myself, to-wit, Mary A. Cox, of illegal cohabitation, as ! have been inform cd is now riinored, is. .false and without folin- dation-the. ladies character shall te preserved if fall by it, though I fear not the conse- quences. And as to my removing said lady, it is false I only removed a portion of the household furniture, and that by my own mothers orders.
 P. s. Look at the certificates below, where you can find, if properly requested, the names of the subscribers, who are responsible citi- zens of this county. F. NJ. HILL.
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! Dr. W R. DICKSON
Helena Saw TE.SII.
 .g'9TECE.

HAVING purchased the interest of my II brother, GEORGE PORTER, in the Steam Mill, would respectfully inform the citizens of Helena, Phillips county, neighboring DOT tion of Mississippi, and public generally, that the business will becondactedby myself alone, and in the same manner as heretofore always keeping on hand every description of LUM-- BI1R sawed at this Mill-whieh will be sold as low as possible at the present prices of tim Der. I shall devote my entire time to the business Of the Mill, and will endeavor to ren- tier satisfaction to all who trade with me. A continuance of the old custom is respectfully solicited.
 The nature of my business being such as to require money to carry it on, am compelled to sell exclusively for cash and l hope no one will ask me to do otherwise, as 1 cannot and will not do it.
 EDWARD PORTER.
 Helena Nov. 18y-1854.
 P.S. The Mills situated conveniently for boating lumber off. E. P.
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plexion, heavy built, and weighs about 18( pounds. Clothing not remembered. I vii give a liberal reward for the return of said boy to me, or secured in jail so that can get him
 May 19, 1855. JOHN BRAND.
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/ GUARDIANS NOTICE.

JAMES H. FLEMING, as Guardian of Alonzo B. Nance, having filed his first settle ment account at the April term of the Pro bate Court of Phillips county, 1855.
 Notice is hereby given, to all persons in- terested in said settlement account, to come forward and file their exceptions, if any they have, on or before the second day of the July term of said Court, or they may be forever barred from excepting to said settlement ac- count or any item thereof.
 F. H. COWLEY,
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ALL those indebted to the late firm of Messrs. NASH & CLEB U IiN k by open ac- count or otherwise, are respectfully requested to call at my office, in Iislena. and make set tlenlent. JAS. R. PARRISH.