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IA AP af the WarId, aa Mercmssrss pvatectto, A.
vi the latest sn,hortes bv Charles Crassey hydrovs
For sale by FUANck raw np
Nov % 'NSVa
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N.itsH eickie---Oross Biacswefs EHxhsh pickles al
a. Nsnhensehotsn's Sew fork pickles. fsf sal. By
ROBr a. FwERDF,
Corner Penn avenue and l3h street., south side
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|, or Ovsreosfs aud CioihiaG OF every dsar,tut,.n
Eensnrn ah"sd not Gail 70 ytsi, te
hs uhscrbs where they vail had
sormen efeyri style and quality % garnsnts
@cufrd 10 te nealest and snsi dirbe a.
selling 81 the lowest prices the tru.
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,fHH FIhk ASSURANCES, COMPANY Or AAtxAN.
DHIA continue insure generally town and
country, heretofore the terms.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Anthony P. Cover, President
Dwight Mefca, John g. DangrrfeId,
William Gregory, Edward s. Houuh,
Robert Jameson, James r.
Thomas Il. Keith, Rober, C Vr.Ictt,
William H. Fowle, Thomas Mccormick.
John H.
Office hours from TO II, and from n 10 81 o'clock
q. w. WATrLES, Secretary. 4
Jan 9-lawy Once ling street. Asaph.
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INSTRUCTIONS.

Form Of proposal hsre change from advertisement 10
contemplated By the bidder.
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N Aasictpation Of the approaching Holidays, have
/ recently made addition her,t0forc sock of
China fancy and saacefs, with
Toilet bottles, cigar and lighters
Lamps, glraHdoe candelabras, sprng candicsticks
And will pleasure showing III
u call
few of those celebrated German
sons in OF good g, would do they are
entirely closed out
selling toilet crockery generally than
cost, being determined TO close out that vi
1s G. s. WHITTLESEY,
$500 534 seventh
p s-A bills made with must be settled monthly.
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ioeGNENni'tSAL DIX Glory. -.
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SUPENlO{ second ha tad Pan on
y several hand pianos, which will
Apply 10 Jas. e. McsUtkE
Dee 5--3t Auctoneer aud Commission Merchant.
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book selected Ia farsby the undersigned ,ny
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FURNISHED nOOMS FOR X INr.-Pieasaniiy located on
Missouri or and several bed chambers suitable
of gentlemen Congress, family, lnd be had
separately lighted by
lamps
Please inquire of Mrs. j. p Van Ness Missouri be-
tween AZ aud 9Th streets.
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RAHNUMis Autobiography .--Iha Iifa Of r. H. R.,,
~ written By hinsaelr
For safe al TAYLOR and MAueYs
Dee2 Bookstore, near ah /
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pNEPAAATlON Tar the fAolldn ys- -rODD IA
Wits the tsntson OF the ladies' largo stock az rch I'm
lynx Siberian squirrel 80 ''
With variety Of other choice and rich frs compr.ia. s
largest ss0ttn,eni offered in this market. ~" -
The present opportunity ohlwinu these 4eou
Injuries At reasonable price Childrsas ars In endless ns
prices very low. 'A
- . TODD CO,
Dec ~ DIV Under Browns Hosl
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IL reduce The price all ARTICLES The fence
offer ibis new wen aasoftsd ~
HOLIDAY PRESENTS
arexiremey low figures.
tot II eh cashmere ling sbas and
{
- caruns ladies cioaks and mansies, madcru
70 do medium hne Canton Grape
10 pieces pnd asd Nedinos.
I basdsonssst
10 pieces rich aud peculiar glossy back sIks all wdtbs
< styles, and prices
large snpsy q plain and figured silks, many s
popriaie tor evening dresses
fui assosnrat of cDbroid~es with Mdes'
/ pocket hsnakerch.f-
bbi few judge ri go-asf reflection viii
satisfy tem reliable
q, ihrr supplies.
Our stock Of m the leading styles Of staple goods
We would also large
kaf
knd- pure goods mourning goods toned com
pets dusi1g tie year
aiug stamp decided excel
lence, having bot hsed anasfsb
buyers VIII see an advantage busHass
90 Az ndbsed
a
or Good Articles pees deaius may be re,sa on
IN al FERRY BROTHER
"Centfa stores, ~ bulldog,
oeeTf-ohi oppnsie teutfs market.
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This proposal made with full knowledge Of the distance
Of the route, the weight OF the mail be carried and al
Other PARTICULARS reference and service and
also af full Of the and require
men'a attached to the advertisement.
Dated
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21
To the Travelling Community-Noif oife's
 SchipIam \ rnlnatic Schnanns.

TINIIE popularity of this article medical die, :! drink, and its intrinsic superiority all other alcoholic sJimuans. established facts in the hsto " of dietetics, which no man ventures to deny.
 Even those who inyeigh against the use of dfusive stimulans under any circumstances have the condor to admit that Wolfe's Schedam Aromatic Schnapps is the purest of them all.
 Itwould be literally flying in the face ofdemonstra tion to do otherwise; for the accurate and eni nent chemists of the United States have analysed the preparation. and pronounce it free from the delete rious elements found i'll greater less degree, in every other kind of spurious liquor
 Afresh supply of the above, just received and fol sale by WM GEORGE & BRO.
 oT #
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21
THE MAGNOLIA HOUSE.

LEAVING purchased the entire fixtures of the | house in Ashley's TOW on Markham street, late ly occuped by Mir. F.. F B. LUMpK1N which had been reftted within the past spring by that gentleman in the finest modern style. we are prepared to the choicest liquors ever broughtc to the state mixed in style not surpassed by any Quiste west of New York.
 ICE will be kept during the entire summer season or as long as money procure it and every effort made te give satisfaction.
 Hoping by attention to their business. to merit large share of the patronage of generous public they would say, < come one-come all.'s July BROOKIN & SULLIVAN.
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21
NEW ARRIVALS.

yECEI ED per sCealleT b. W htClIan rom Clll., El Tierces Canvassed Hams Sugar -cured) Casks Bacon clear sides;
 bbls Bologno Sausages
 l ' Dried Beef;
 '' Lard Oil
 50 ' Flour;
 26 boxes Window Glass: Also supply of Stone Ware; Star Candles; Zink Washboards; Brooms; Cotton Yarn; Soda and Butter Crackers Cranberres etc., etc. etc and for sale low by VIM. GEORGE tE BROTHER. April 25 1854
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21

LITTLE ROCK FEMALE SEMINARY.
 BOARD OF INSTRUCTION. LLDER J. D. PICKETT, A. M. Pyincipaz. and ll Professor of Sacred History. Mental and Moral Science, Mathematics and Modern Languages
 MRS. E. J. PICKETT, TSce- PrincSoat; Instruc- tress in Rhetoric, Composition and Criticism and As sistant Teacher of Mathematics and Astronomy.
 ALEX. ELLETT, A. B., Professor of Natural Philosophy and Chemistry, and Instructor in the Greek and Latin Languages.
 MRS. MARY F. BARCUS, Instructress in the En- gsh Language, Physiology, Botany, Philosophy of Natural History and Assistant Teacher of Chemistry
 MIR. E. R. BARCUS, Professor of Vocal and h. strumental Music.
 The Second Term of this Institution will com mence on the first Monday in February and close on the 4th of July, 1855.
 Expenses Per Term of Twenty-one Weeks.
 Board, Washing, Fuel and Lights, $so. Tuition in the Primary Department $10 to SIP. Preparato- ry, $14 to Sl6. Academic, $20. Languages, each, S10 Drawing and Painting s1O. Lessons on Piano, or Guitar including Vocal Music. S25. Use of Instrument, s2 5O Payments: one half % adoance the other at the close of the Term
 .H No deduction will be made for absence. except in cases of protracted sickness.
 sa Additional Teachers will be employed as the number of pupils increases.
 The patrons of the Institution, and the friends of education, generally respectfully invited to visit the School whenever it may suit their pleasure and convenience.
 Circular developing fully the object and plan of this Institution be procured on application to the Principal
 Little Rock, Ark, Jan. 9, 1855 IA If
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21

JOHN sIDDALL. ALEX P. GREENE. JOHN O. MGEEHE, euDDALL, GREENE & CO.,. Cotton Factors C Commission and Forwarding Merchants, Mo- 5s
 Camp street, New Orleans. July ,, 1853
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21
Valuable River Farm for Sale.

fTNH1S Farm, seven miles below the city of Little l Rock, on the same bank of the Arkansas river, above the overflow of 1S44 and not to be surpassedin fertility of soil consists of about 1S0 acres of which 60 in cultivation, and 50 deadened in readiness for cultivation the coming season.
 The improvements, in addition to commodious dwelling, houses, cribs and stables, comprise young orchard, and we'll noted for the excellence of its water; while the situation, in desirable neigh borhood adjacent to church and wel-conducted township school, is remarkable for its heathfulness
 For terms apply to Jno. T. Trigg esq.,, Little Rock or on the premises to JNO. M. FARRELL.
 Will be sold at the time if desired 500 bushels of corn and quantity of fodder.
 December 27. 1854 12 6m
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21

J. LEVY k EEPS constantly on hand general as-
 lA sortment of Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Clothing.
 and a great variety of Dry Goods and Groceries at his store in Badgett's brick building on East
 Main street, between Messrs. D. B. Mande and J.
 II. Robinson, which he offers very low for cash.-
 Call and look at his stock of goods before purchasing elsewhere.
 Little Rock, April Il 54
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21

N. SMITH. W. M. GRAHAM CNITH X GRAHAM, wholesale Grocers Pro. C duce and Commission Merchants and dealersi in foreign and domestic Liquors, Cincinnati Ohio Also agents for manufacturers for the sale of ToboccO' Window Glass, Iron and Nails N. B. All order enl trusted to us will receive our strictest attentions
 July 5, 1858
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21

BENJ. CALENDER, JOHN P. RoGERs GUsTAvus A. HILTON. i NALENDER, ROGERS & HILTON. im' V porters and jobbers of Hardware, Cutlery, Guns. etc., 42 and 4 Pearl street. Boston. O'D''
 Dec :. 1852 If
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21
NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!

NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS! JUST RECEIVED, per wagons, direct from New J York, a choice lot of
 Bleached Domestlcs;
 Bleached Sheeting, 1o-4 and 12-4 wide; Fancy Tweeds
 Blankets, assorted colors
 Flannels, red white and yellow;
 Ladies' Misses and Childrens Shoes;
 Cents Calf Boots; And great variety of other goods, too numerous to mention, all of which offer for sale at the lowest cash prices janl7l FIELD, DOLBY & co.
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21

L FASHIONABLE TAILORING.-The>Q II undersigned informs the public, that he is at A all times ready to make Garments for those who fI may favor him with their custom, of the very best in his employment workmen who are fully competent to give satisfaction to his customers.
 Always on hand fine assortment of Cloths and Trimmings, Silk, Satin and Marseilles Vestings blk doeskn Cassimeres and fancy Linens for pants; silk Alpaca, French Merno and Drab d'ete. At the Em- porium. May l6) E. MARCUS
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21

NOTICE TO COTTON PLANTERS. NHE undersigned has this day leased the large and Il commodious building known as the Byrd ware house,n at the lower steamboat landing for the pur pose of storing all cotton entrusted to him. Planters are assured that Mei cotton will be carefully attend ed to- and on favorable terms as any house in this city can afford. The cotton will be well protected from fire and raia.
 ALSO-Received per the last wagons, 269o lbs best Ky. Bagging;
 257T {" < < Rope;
 bale Twine; ALSO-l lot of A No. l Gunny Bags, For sale low for cash, apply to
 A. J. HUTT, Little Rock Nov 2O 1854 Main street.
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21
VALENTINES.

A N Assortment of new and beautiful Va. A lentines, manufactured expressly for Feb. IA. 1S55 and surpassng in elegance any thing of the kind ever brought to this place. great variety just re- ceived and offered at New York City prices, at the bookstore of JNO. E.. REARDON
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21

MONEY WANTED. A IL persons indebted to D. Bender & Co.,. will A please call at D. Benders Store and pay up their accounts before the first of February next if not paid the accounts and notes will be placed in the hands of officer for collection All that wish to save cost will do we'll to call soon. D. BENDER Jan. IT, 1855
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21
NEW STORE and NEW COoDs-

NEW STORE and NEW GOODS. WYE would inform the public that we have receive w and opened fine and well selected stock o Dry-GoOds, Boots and Shoes, Clothing, Saddlery, Hats and Caps, and a great variety of other articles, which we are offering on the corner of Markham street. near the steamboat land ing. opposite Osborn's, for sale very low.
 Feb. ', 1855. M. BAER & co.
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21

kAPLEY, HANGE FER < CO.,. New Business Firm. at the Lower
 Steamboat Landing. HA AV1NG purchased of T. D. Merrick & II Co.,, the stock of merchandise, and leased the large story brick building formerly occupied by said firm, at the Lower Steamboat Landing in this city, for term of years offer the stock on hand at prices unusually low, with view to the introduction of large and heavy stock of groceries, provisions and plantation supplies.
 Purchasers are assured that every inducemert will be offered to close out the stock prices satisfactory and at the earliest period. Call and examine for yourselves. April II 1854
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21
MARBLE YARD.
w .GILL

W. GILL, K EEPS constantly on hand and makes to order IA Double Sole, Water Proof, Fine Dress and Pump Boots which he will warrant not be inferior to any in the south or west. May 9.
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21
NOTICE.

NOEtCEs 5 1R. J. J. McALMONT having retired from the EI practice of Medicine, it becomes necessary to close the books of the firm of c. D. Sizer 6 j. 6. McAmont. All persons indebted to the said firm will please come forward and settlesoon.
 G. D. SEER, Jan. IT, 1855. I'm J. J. McALMONT.
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21

Here she goes and there she gOes--Tick, Tick. Ticking!!
 LUST received from New York, per steamer Umpire J No. B. d fine assortmant of Clocks, consisting of Oriental Pendulums inch Octagon, Fps: Eagle
 Cottage; Rosewood Alarms; Nightengale Strike, Go thic s inch Octagon Strike; 30 hour Cottage. and Calling. l2 inch Strike. D. B. HANDEL. July 26
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21

' INSEYS.-Five bolts of Linsey, all wool, just Il received and for sale by
 janl7 FIELD, DOLBY dG co.
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21

Fall and Winter Goods and Clothing. L>EILD, DOLBY & CO.,, are now opening large \ and general assortment of Fall and Winter
 Goods and Clothing. in addition to their stock already on hand. They anxious that their friends and all persons wish ing to purchase articles in their line should call and examine their stock. Oct. H. 1854
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21
E l. I H U R DOLPH

LdHU ASCnIe WILL attend to locating, purchase and " sale of lands in Desha county Arkansas also to listing and paying taxes. Owners of lands will be careful to remit the money for taxes of each year in due time-and from his experience as sheriff of said county for four years, he expects to be able to give general satisfaction.
 Address, Napoleon, Ark. Dec. IS
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21
COPARTNERSHIP.

Drs. C. ID. SHEER & C. McALMONT, DRACTITIONERS of Medicine in all its various U branches.
 Office over JACOB HAWKINS store on Markham street. Little Rock, Nov. l, 1854 1y
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21

Bacon, Flour and Crackers. LUST received and for sale at the cash store by J Nov. l NJ. OSBORN.
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21

CINCINNATI AND LITTLE ROCK
 SLATE COMPANY.
 Incorporated December, 1s52.) CAPITAL SToCK 60,000, AND ALL TAKEN President. JOHN A. WARDER. Secretary. GEORGE c. JONES.
 MOSES BROOKS
 R. BUCHANAN. Treasurer. w. w. CONES. Agent at Cincinnati, HENRY HOCKEY. Superintendent of Quarry and agent, Little Rock, A. F. DYER.
 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. President MOSES BROOKS; Vice President, Col. W. H. H. TAYLOR. W. w. CONES, HENRY BECKETT, J. B. VAN BERGEN, A. F. DYER, J. A. WARDER, R. $. NEWTON,
 HENRY CRoss. .5W" Orders solicited. Little Rock, April 19 '53 1y.
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21
MARKSMEN ATTENTION!

CHOT-Buck and Bird received per wagon and for IC sale by D. E. HANDEL.
 Dec o- 1854
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21

E. RANDOLPH & CO.,, WHOLESALE and Retail GrOcers and w Commission Merchants, will attend to re- ceiving and shipping cotton, purchase and sale of merchandize generally. Prompt attention will be given to all business entrusted to their care.
 Napoleon, Ark. Dec IS
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21

CLOTHING.
 4 VERY superior and large assortment of Mems A Boys Clothing, consisting of fine Dress, Frock Box and Sack Coats; Doeskin and Fancy Cassimere Pants, which will be sold at New York prices. Oct. IS. D. B. HANDEL.
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21

?. Sl can state you that have since that time, sold several dozen bottles of tonic, and all had the effect in almost every case. j. ]. O. Retail price of the Tonic for large size, 50 cents for mal water ? cents per bottle; vemfuge 9 cent liberal discount to wholesale dealers For sale by every merchant and druggist throughout the Prepared and sold by the unders gned proprietor whom all orders must be addressed M c. WOODSON,
 Van Buren, Ark's.
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21
SOM ET T HING N NEW A ND VALU ABLE.

THE most powerful King the face of the globe now reigns supreme ln the American Republic. The power of the crowned heads of Europe sink into nsgnfcauc. when compared to that of our American King
 European Kings employ the power vested in them to increase the riches Of the rich and ordy and to reduce to greater misery and degradation the poor and depen- dent Our American King goes forth with oual wiling ness to the ordy mansion and humble cabin ready alike to administer relief and offer health and hanpness to the lofty and lowly, the rich and the poor
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21
SADDLERY.

SADDLERY.
 A LARGE and we'll selected assortment of fine "A Saddles Brides, Martingales, Saddle Bags, Col lars Hames etc.. just received and for sale low, for cash by [jan24 tfl Al. HUTT Main st.
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21

L1XTRA and choice Green and black Tea: -EA chests extra fine Imperial Tea;
 < < Gunpowder do
 10 Catty's, 12tb each, extra Imperial do
 chest extra Young Hyson do
 " .' Curious Oolong Black Tea; '' {" Pure G " Received per wagons, and for sale by
 Dec20 RAPLEY, HANGER & co. POSTS. TNHE undersigned can furnish at short notice any \ needed quantity of Mulberry, Sassafras or Oak Posts for fences or gates. J. c. MARTIN. January IT, 1855 If
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21

Hsa WAS COMMITTED to the common R w Jail of Desha county, Arkansas, on the >A 18th day of November, A. D. 1854, as runa- way slave negro who calls his name Charles, and says he belongs to William Link or William Lynch of St. John Baptist Parish La, near the Red ed to be about years of age is of black complexon about feet inches high, heavy set, speaks little broken French.
 The owner of said negro man is hereby notified, and requested to come forward, prove property pay charges and take him away. Otherwise, he will be dealt with as the law directs.
 GEORGE E. MANSON, Sheriff and
 Jailor of Desha county, Ark. Napoleon, Arks, January 3, 1855 6m
 Cost of adv. $26.
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

WILLIAM HI. FIELD, late Judge of the Fifth Judicial Circuit will attend to business entrusted to him in the several Courts here and in the river ties below this place. Feb. ', 1855. 1y*
 F. ". COMPTON. S. G. SMITH. COMPTON & SMITH, Attorneys at Law, Prince ton, Dallas CO.,, Arks Dec. 27. 1854.
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21

THOMAS JOHNSON, Attorney at Law, Little Rock. Arkansas. Jan. IT. 1855 1y sAML. WILLIAMS W. L.. D. WILLIAMS.
 WILLIAMS & WILLIAMS,
 Attorneys at Law, rI>HE office of the former at Little Rock: of the lat
 ter, at Brownsville, Pra5rse county: will attend to all business entrusted to them. The office of Saml w. Williams, at Little Rock, the one formerly pied by Hon. E. H. English.
 Jan. l, 1o53 IS If
 HAVING been elected Chief Justice of the Su- \ u preme Court of Arkansas, and retired from the practice of law, SAML. w. WILLIAMS, esq.,, has taken charge of my office and business. As cases ill which have been counsel, can ill no event come before me as Judge will give him such advise and assistance, he may require to enable him fully to understand and close up the business Of my clients. Jan. l. 1855 13 If E. H. ENGLISH. k. A. WARREN. L.. B. GREEN. WARREN < GREEN, Attorneys at Law, and Solicitors in Chancery, Camden, Ark.
 May l6 '54 1y
The true Democrat., 1855-02-21

NEW MACKEREL. S BBLS No. ? Mackere of this seasons catch.- O Received per wagon and for sale by the barrel oJ at retail. RAPLEY HANGER & co Dec. 13 1854.
Eastern times., 1855-08-23

cession with the salt dish in hand, in which he
osten,atiously ratified some Jumps of salt,
and from time to time made pretense OF throw
ing handful on the ground, to draw the flock
onward from place to place. while followed
to drive up the loiterers.
The old patriarch of the troop, fine old
buck, led the van of the quadrupeds, and care
fully examined every spot where the false mo-
ton of throwing salt was made, till he was
fully satisfied in his mind that no salt was de-
posted. He then paused, shook his head with
its ample honors, and waiting till the shep-
herd was about rod in advance, charged up
on him from the rear with his whole momen-
tum, fairly raising him off his feet. saw,
and from the first comprehended the maneu-
vre, but there was so much fun in it, it was
impossible to give the alarm; and when the
man turned to sbow me up for my tacit COM
plicity, was rolling on the green sward in
convulsion of laughter so contagious that he
was forced to Join in it, and lei me off without
a rebuke.
Will it do TO attribute to so simple an ami
NAL as sheep, so high moral sentiment as
indignation at deceit, Perhaps not /; but we
may at least make the practical interference
that those having charge of aocks cannot Sc
curely lead them long with mere occasional
handtuls of-wind. d.-C Church journal.