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The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
N Q Y l q F. .

T>HE subscriber, after absence of two months is Il again at his post. and is receiving his Fall and Winter Stock of Goods, which is quite complete and having been purchased principally from first hands, will compare tavorably with any stock ill mar ket.
 take this occasion to return thanks to my friends for the very liberal manner they have heretofore p.- ronlzcd Nc and beg for continuance of the same
 Little Rock. Sept. D. '55 & IL TICKER
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
To the Travelling Public.

|NHE undersigned having leased for term of \ years, the fine House and Farm, near Little Rock on the southern road, known as the DeBaaa Place, has opened a House of Entertainment for travellers, and assures those stopping with him, that no pains shall be spared to make their soiourn agreeable The proximity of this place to Little Rock beino only five miles distant will make it desirable, as stopping place. to persons living in the Southern DOT tion of the State to stay with him, at night, and after transacting their business in the city to return to his house the next night
 VIM. II. HITE. DEBAuN PLACE,
 PulaSki
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
cNCRR< RICHARD BRAGG.
 e42s Coach and Wagon Maker,

r. A1sI LSI tlL1 ln1OrmS the cItlZenS Oi Ie Little Rock and the surrounding country, thai he is now prepared to make all kinds of work. con- sisting of Wagons, Buggies, Carts Drays and truck and timber wheels for mills and every kind of plan tatlon use. Also blows and cultivators of different patterns; cotton scrapers and sweeps of various pat terms; all kinds of mill and gin irons made to order Repairings of all kinds done Al tie neatest style at my old stand opposite the Anthony House.
 On hand 30,000 feet choice seasoned lumber to be made up to order.
 Nov 22 1853 1y R.B.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
CONFIRMATION OF TAX.TITLE. To all whom it may concern.

CONFIRMATION OF IAX.TIILE.
 To all whom it may concern:
 NOTICE is hereby given, that the undersigned. 4N having purchased of Elias N. Conway, then Auditor of Public Accounts of Arkansas, at private sale on the 18th day of June, 1S44 the follow ing described tract of land which had been forfeited to the State of Arkansas, for payment of taxes and which, in pursuance law, had been before that time offered for sale at public auction by said auditor and remained unsold, to witt the NOrth-we quar- ter of Section Twenty-Five, of Township Sixteen North of the Base Line, in Range Seven West of the Fifth Principal Meridi- an, containing hundred and sixty acres for the sum of fifty seven dollars and seventeen cents and the said tract having been conveyed to the under signed by the said auditor by deed bearing date the 18th day of June, 1S44:
 Now therefore, all persons who can set up any right to said land purchased to any part thereof in consequence of any informality or irreguarty or
 egalty connected with such sale are hereby called upon to show cause at the first term of the circuit court of Independence county, Gin which county said land is situate) which may be held in and for the said county, six months after the publication of this notice, why the sale so made shall not be confirmed pursuant to petition to be filed by in said court for that purpose. ALLEN MARTIN
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The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
MEMPHIS SAVINGS INSTITUTION.
Incorporated by the State of Tennessee. No. 3f Front Raw

No. 36 Front Row, RUlS and sells Time and Sight Exchange on the -O East, discounts short time bills on New York New Orleans, and St. Louis does General Banking and Exchange Business; makes collections in all the principal cities in the Southwest the most favor able terms, proceeds promptly remitted on day of payment with current rate of exchange.
 Notes of the Memphis Savings Institution taken at par in all business transactions.
 .sy Southern collections solicited.
 June l2-6m l. YOUNG President
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
UNITED STATES HOTEL.

FORMERLY CALLED THE FRANKLIN HorsE) I9mzzzA nPPOSITE the city wharf and Steam H1g O boat Landing in the city of Little !.ss aRock, Arkansas. Having been thor LIE. ..sss s.4 cughy repaired, and put in good order @--@tor the accommodation of the travelling public the proprietor atters himself that he will be able to give IS good entertainment as any house in this city, on the following terms viz: Transient Boardcr one dollar per day, five dollars per week Regular boarders will be received on reasonable terms
 JNO. s. WARD, Proprietor.
 late of Baltimore City, Md. Little Rock. Ark. Jnne j. lSll i'm
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
ST. MARY'S ACADENY, Little Rock. Ark.

Under tue cAarye cf tue Sisters cf Mercy THIS institution is beautifully situated on the l Square at the corner of Louisiana and Elizabeth streets. The buildings are spacious Ia large brick addition being lately erected and the extensive grounds offer delightful resort during the hours of recreation.
 The course of studies will be solid and extensive. embracing the English, French and Italian langus- ges; History; Geography, Philosophy, including As tronony and the Use of the Globes; Arithmetic AL zebra. Botany, Vocal and Instrumental Music Draw ing and Painting, and all kinds of useful and orna- mental Needle Work. Parents may rest satisfied that every attention consistent with the spirit of a firm but mild government, will be paid to the com fort of the young ladies placed at this institution whilst the utmost will be taken to nourish ill their minds those principles of virtue and religion which alone render education profitable: no un- due influence shall be exercised over the religious opinions of the pupils; however, for the maintain ance of good order R will be required to conform to the external discip pline of the house.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
F. LIH U RAND OLPU.
Land Agent. WILL attend to lGcating nurchase md

WILL attend to locating, purchase and
 " sale o! 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 dne tme-and from his experience sheriff of said county for four years, he expects to be able to give general satisfaction.
 Address. Napoleon Ark. Dec. E
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30

SJNDKEES.
 E'ORTY kegs Nails, s coils Manila Rope, 8 barrels Tanners, Oil, brls Ale, 10 boxes Soap, barrels Lard Oil; Tobacco Segars, Maccaboy, Congress and Scotch Snuff, assorted Wines, Brandy Rum, Gin old Rye Whisky, Linseed Oil, Turpentine, Whiting Pa Tis Green, Prussian Blue Spanish Brown, Venitian Red, Yellow Ochre. Rossum Candlewick Calf-skins Linings, Sole and Upper Leather Shoe-pegs, Tacks and Sparbles Horse shoe nails, cut Saws Axes Spades, Shovels, hay and manure Forks Hoes, Reap hooks sythes cotton and wool Cards wire Selves. Tung Shears, and coffee Mills Baskets Buckets. Cnnrns, Brass Kettles wooden and zinc Washboards, Voins, Violin strings, Window glass. etc. etc. late ly received, and for sale by
 Sept 1855 M.iGEORGE tS BRO.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
NEW STORE and NEW GOODS.

NTE would inform the public that we have receive W and opened a fine and well selected stock {, Dry-Goods, Boots and Shoes, Ciothin: Saddiery, Hats and Caps, and great variety ot other articles, which are now offering on the corner of Markham street, the steamboat land ing. opposite Osborns, for sale very low
 Feb. :, 1855. M BAER & co.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
NOTICE.

THE subscriber, agent for H. Haberman. Il will continue the formers business at his old stand on Main Markham street. and keep con stanty on hand full and well assorted stock of Gro eeries, Dry Goods, Boots Shoes, Hardware Castings etc., etc. all of which will be sold low for cash T6e highest market prices will be paid for country pro duce, as beef hides, peltres, beeswax, etc.
 March 29 51 If JOHN KRATSF
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
HOLLOW WARE

e@OAO LBS. No. Hollow Ware, consisting of oOOO Large Pots, Sugar Kettles, Ovens skill lets and Lids, etc., etc, received and for sale by
 july 10 M OSBORN
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
HELMBOLD'S HIGHLY CONCENTRATED COmpOund Fluid Extract SarsanariIIa

HELMBOLDS HIGHLY CONCENTRATED
 Compound Fluid Extract SarsapariIla. For Pnrying the Biood remocng aU diseases arising from c1ces o Mercury, exposure and imprndence I ic constitutional diScase, Grisin from n,pare state Of the blood, and the only reliable aad eectual
 mcdy tor tho cure of Scrotna, Scaid Head, Uiccra-
 tions Qt the Throat and Legs, Pains md Smeliings
 ot the Bones, 1etter, PimpteS On the Face aud
 all Scdly Eruptions of the Skin. This article is now prescribed by of the dstin gushed physicians in the country and has proved eff cent Tn practice than preparation of Sarsapara Tered to the public. Several of secondary Syphilis ercura and Scroulous diseases have entirely the incurabe wards of Public Institutions which many years resisted mode of that could eved These furnish striking examples of the alu lay effects of this medicine arrestng some of the most n yeterate diseases after the glands destroyed and the bones already affected
 NoTcE-leters from respectable Physicians and Profe sos of several Medical Colleges certificates of cures from patients will be found preparations PRICES-
 Fluid Extract of Buch" sl per bottle bottles for s5 sqnai in strength to gallon of Syrup of Sarsaparla Prepared and sold by H. T. HELMBOLD, Chemist o63 Chestnut street, near the Gard House, Philadelphia All letters directed to the proprietor, immediate a ention.
 July B '55-ly
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30

ITNIE undersigned have purchased Dr. w. w.. Il Adams entire stock of Drugs, Chemicals, Dye Stuffs Paints Oils Glass and all articles of the best quality, usually kept in a Drug Store and will con tnue the business large scal2, and liberal terms. Physicians prescriptions put up at aU hoars, with neatress and despatch.
 SOLON BORLAND, M. D.
 J. J. McALMONT, M. D. .ay~ The business will be conducted by Dr. McAl- mont in person; and he will give to it his undivided and constant attention. Oct. H. 1854. If
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
----------------7------ ITS! HATS!!

HATS! HATS! JUST received, direct from New York, \ A O assortment of Gents Fancy and fasloDs5 S Hats, embracing every variety and color. V invite the attention of all to call and examr| Our stock consists in part of
 eases gents supr Silk Hats;
 10 dog. mens' blk wool "
 doz gents blk casamere hats;
 doZ. boys ss Aug. IA 1855 FIELD lS DOLLEYl
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
sUNDRIES.

TATE & MOORE have just received per "Poaqe'. Coffee, Salt, Powder, Lead, Shot, Lard Oil Vinegar. Iurpentine. Brooms, Tubs, Buckets, Wash Boards Sad Irons, Nails, Cotton Yarn, Soap, Starch etc. etc.
 Sept. 4, 1855
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
Little Rock, Oct. 23, 1855. 2t
CLOTHING! CLOTUINC,,

WE are just opening and in receipt of large lot w ot Gentlemens' Clothing of every variety and description from the finest to the coarsest Aso lot of Boys Coats all of which offer at the lowest cash prices. FIELD & DOLBY.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS.
 RECTOR HOUSE..

I>llE undersigned having purchased the interest of I C. K. WARREN. Esq, in the Rector House." at these celebrated Springs, and being sole proprie- tor will be prepared, from the first day of February iS55 to accommodate visitors in the m st conforta ble manner. and at the most reasonable rates He has greatly improved the convenience of warm bath ing, by the erection of new, commodous and conve nient bath houses.
 The thousand miraculous cures performed by the hot bathing at these springs, have astonished the most scientific. RHEUMATISM, PARALYSIS, SCRoFU- LA, SYPHILIS and almost every other disease readily yield to the efficacy of the baths.
 The services of an accomplished and experienced physician con be had at moments notice
 Persons desirous of visiting these Springs are in formed that there boats leaving Napoleon almost daily for Little Rock, where there is tri W 4eklv line Of stages, over good road to the Springs being about twelve hours of staging. w. STIDHAM.
 Hot Springs, Ark, Jan. IT, 1854.
 r. S.-Hc has succeeded in putting up in good or der some 40 50 tons of Ice and is having erected splendid Ice Cream Saloon. ianl7ly
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
AUCTION ROOM-J. ID. FITZGERAI


 A T s. Johnson's store next door to c J.sph's .ld "A stand, Main street, Little Rock
 Particular attention paid to sell Furniture, Horses etc., at Auction share of public patronageis is socite GKACarriage and WagOr Io ... RN& and Blacksmith ..,. xf R C. U TT E R has erected new fCG 1O' building on Main street for the purpose <-asg Of carrying the above business in all its varor branches and will be pleased to receive portion Of public patronage. VI Allwork turned out at his rs--~.blise~T-.t will b. done in neat and substantial manner .nd warr ed to equal any thing of the kind in this county. May 2, 1854 1y R. C1N
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
ST. CLAIRE'S ACADEMY SNARISnII

TNllE undersigned takes pleasure in announcing to the cltiezns ofCarro and the neighborng counties that he has established permanent " Eaucational L'sttutao," and that tis in successful operation enjoying an unexpected patronage. The advantages connected with the Institution are numerous. beino situated in healthy part of the county, surrounded py uneXcepuonable society, amongst whom boardcrs can md . home,' for price varying from fifty cents to a dollar per week; and the last though not least advantage is embraced in the fact that it is an "lndependent Institution" free from the control of Sect or Paty, and governed exclusively by its Prnci- pal, who tatters himself that his former endeavors Tn the educaona line have given undsputed nroofs to this as well as Benton and Washington counties that he is second to none in the State in conducting an Acadei. ic Institution
 We would therefore invite patronage whilst we as sure our friends that will leave nothing undone to further the interest of our scholars
 The county may now boast of having that great desderatum = An Educational Institution possessing Talent and Abilitiesn which will cOmnete with orS of its grade in the State, and save number in the county the anxiety trouble and unreasonable expense incident in sending their children and money to schools (ot mushroom nature) in this and adjacent counties.
 Terms per Session of Five Months. Primary Department t...............S S5 co Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar Geo
 .graphy, and Book Keeping .... % Elocuton, History, Philosophy, Astronomy,
 Physiology, Botany, Geolgoy and Chemis-
 try ....... ......................... % Algebra, Surveying, Civil Engineering and Ge-
 ometry ........................ 10 % Classlcal Department. ...................... 10 % Lettering and Oil, and Water Color Painting
 ill addition to the above ove............ % Ornamental Painting and Drawing. ...... % Incidental expenses per session 50 Students admitted at any period during the session, and charged from time of admttance till the close
 No deduction made except in cases of protracted Hines. PERCY ST. CLAIRE Pyinciool.
 Board of Trustees.
 EoL CHARLES SNEED. JAMES FANcHER, Esq, JOHN ". PEEL, Esq, JAMES c. CHASEY, Esq.
 References.
 James Berry, Esq. Carrollton, Carroll county; John Woods, Esq, Middle Fork White river, Wash ington county; Col. J. Ilaggin. Carrollton Carroll county r. Van HOose, Esq, J. D. Walker Esq, Fayetteville; Rev. J. McAlister. A. M, Van Buren J. F. seaman, Esq, Carrollton, Carroll county Ark May l5, 1855 till January 3lst '56
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
CIRCULAR SAVING, TURNING, etc.

eURN UR ( THE subscriber has taken d
 %ssAkD \ Furniture Establishment fr .sS-s merly occupied by Geo. Berryma eTYJ7l.E $ in this city and is prepared to ms GhGs ,0 nufacture all descriptions of hous hold Furniture, on short notice and good terms. b expects also to keep general assortment of Fun ture constantly on hand.
 His Turning Lathe enables him to furnish BilliG. and Alley Balls and indeed every description of tur ing, in good style and on short notice
 Carpenters and others desiring circular saving do Will ind 1t to their advantage to give him a call
 Undertaking promptly attended to-
 AUo IA. 1855. ZIECrT
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
HOME AGAIN.

| HAVE just returned from New York, and shall | be in receipt of full stock of very desirable goodsin the course of few days.
 Just opened beautiful lot of Mantillas, which the ladies will do well to call and examine before pur- chasing elsewhere. JAS. A. HENRY.
 Oct2
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
DISSOLUTION,

DISSOLUTION. THE business heretofore conducted under the style Il of T. A. Kendig & Co.,, at this place. is this day dissolved. T. A. KENDIG.
 NOTICE. NTR. E. RANDOLPH, having taken an interest with MI T. A. KENDIG in the wharf boat business at this point it will in future be conducted under the names and in the style of Randolph & Kendig.
 ELIHU RANDOLPH,
 THEODORE A. KENDIG. Napoleon, Ark, Sept. IS, '55-tf
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
LITTLE ROCK FEMALE SEMINARY.

LITTLE ROCK FEMALE SEMINARY. .INllE SECOND ANNUAL SESSION of this institution Il IS now n successful operation. under the following
 Board of Instructions:
 MR. E. R. BARoUs, Principal and Professor of Mn sic; Mrs. NJ. F. BARCUs. Teacher of the Literary De- partment, assisted by Miss A. r. SMITH, and two of the young ladies of the seminary.
 The Course of Instruction Is THOROUGH, comprehensive and eminenty practi- cal. The Seminary Building is capacious commodi- ous and advantageously situated for study The Boarding Department is under the charge of Mr. and Mrs. Barcus, and ample provisions arc made for the accommodation of boarders.
 Expenses per Term of Twenty.one Weeks. Board Washing, Fuel and Lights ~ sso % Tuition in the Primary Department. slO to SIP %
 Preparatory Department. IA to 16 %
 Academic Department. .. 20 % DdSSy Lessons on Plano or Guitar, including " 'o0,, iiuoic'. 25 % Use Of Instrument. ............... 30 5o vocal Musc alone. ................... 10 % Payments-One- half in Advance, the balance at the close of the Term.
 The present term commenced the first Monday in September and will terminate the last Friday in jan uary, 1856. The next term will commence the fol lowing Monday, and close the last Friday in June There will be an Examination the last Friday in each month, which the patrons of the Institution and the friends of education generally are respectfully invited to attend
 sRS No abduction will be made for absence except in cases of protracted sickness.
 For further particulars, address
 Sept IS 6m E. R. BARCTS
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
Uelmbold's Genuine Preparations.
 HELMBOLD'S HIGHLY CONCENTRATED Compound Fluid Extract Buchu

For diseases o tho Baer Ridneys Secret Disease Structures, Weaknesses and all diseases of Se9uaL
 Organs, mhcther ia .uate Femaie, from uhatecer
 cause they map haoc originated, and matter
 ot hOD long standing.
 you have contracted the terrible disease which, when once seated in the system will surely go down from one generation to another undermining the constitution ping the very vital fluids of life, do yourselves in the hands 9 quacks who start up every day city like ls, and i'll the papers with garng fall ehood cal euaed to deceive the young and those acquainted with their tricks You cannst be careful in the selection of remedy in these
 The Fluid Extract Buchu has been by eminent physicians the greatest remedy known. medicine perfectly pleasant in its aste and very on and yet thorough that it annhates particle he rank and poisonous of this dreadful disease: nnke other remedies does dry up the in the blood
 Constitutional Debility, brought on by self abuse most terrible disease which has brought thousands of the human ace to untmely graves thus blasting the brilliant hopes parents and blghting in the bud the glorious ambition of many noble youth, be cured by this nfable Remedy And as medicine which must benefit everybody, from the simply delicate to the confined and despairRg alid no equal Is to be found acting both and preventive
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
BOOK BINDERY. l al.o l.

 HENRY JACOBI still carries on the book | | binding business on Markham street. few doors west of Tucker & Ross store in all its branches and is prepared to execute all orders in his line at mo berate prices and on short notice. All orders left at the True Democrat office will b attended to, without extra charge. April 25 '54lv
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30

Carriage and Coach Trimmings. JUST received by steamboat Fox: O pieces 5-4 enamel Duck and Canvass; < A Plain Canvas and Fig'd; l |" A Oiled Carpetng;
 dozen Oiled Table Covers;
 8 '' .' Stand '
 2 '' Stage Stocks and Lashes; 3 " 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 fine lot of Scgars and Tobacco.
 D. BENDER, New Buildings, july 3l Markham Street
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
LONDON PORTER.

p ECElNED Der steamer Gov Meigs eight casks ll of genuine London Porter-also. Linseed Train and Lard Oil; Paints. Glass and Putty; Alcohol, Hops and Venetian Red, etc.
 june l9, 1855. J. T. McALMONT X CO.,
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30

In short every article for which there is demand in this market They intend to sell for PAY DOWN, and promise that prices shall be in accordance.
 june , '55-1y TATE tV MOORE
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PLANTATION FOR SALE.

INIlREE miles below Little Rock on the south bank | of the river, containing 600 acres, gin-h houses, negro quarters, and other improvements. Also, l50 acres of land cleared etc. The place is known as the Pope place. For terms apply to
 JAMES B. JOHNSON. Little Rock Sent 20d 1S55 if
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
R. R. R.
10000 CIKA SHES.

III receIVed Fresh supply Of Railways J k. R. Remedies, and are now ready to fill all or ders with despatch. DR J. J. McALMONT tS Co.
 Dec. 6, '54.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
BOOTS! BOOTS!

w rt ao ,'t M d ae.oit ot iaree ana compete as variety and size, which offer low for cash.
 Aug IA FIELD & DOLBY
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30

PennyWits Family Flour. Rn Sacks Pcnnywit's Family Flour; also 20 COO sacks Allis's brand, in store and for sale for Cash, by s. H. TUCKER. iuly 3l
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
A q A R ID

WYE take pleasure in informing the citizens and
 w Ladies of Little Rock and the public in gene ra that we have received and opened fine and well selected stock of Summer Goods, consisting of Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Boots and Shoes; also a good assortment of Trunks and a great variety of other articles which offer at very low prices; cheaper than the cheapest.
 May 29 M. BAER do co.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
ssszss A FINE ASSORTMENTN
 " ysnsrszEaS.k "A OF FlJRNITJI fOrN

S1s} ySale-Consisting of Bureaus, " Bedsteads Chairs Tables, Looking Glasses, Wha nots Cribs, etc., etc.
 The subscriber is prepared to make all articles Fnlniture in superior style; and repairing will al, be neatly and promptly done. 7s-l7Also Coffin making and undertakin e+lee ee-24-42- attended to at the shortest notice.
 Ware-room next door to the post-oilice.
 May 30, 1854. ly FRANCIS DIFFER
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
BOOTS AND SHOES
w ANTEn

all sorts, sizes and qualities, and for sale at th O cash store by M. OSBORN.
 Oct. 23, 1855
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30

IRON! IRON! HNHREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED Il lbs. Tire, Slab, Hoop, Band, Round, Square and Horse Iron, for sale by s. H. TUCKER
 WHEAT FANS. LUST received four Wheat Fans, for sale at cost J and carriage, by S. H. TUCKER.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
E. RANDOLPH X CO.

E' hANDOLPH X CO.,, A/HOLESALE and Retail Grocers and w Commission Merchants, will attend to re- colvlng ana shipping cotton, purchase and sale of merchandize generally. Prompt attention will ka given to all business entrusted to their care
 Napoleon, Ark. Dee 1s
The true Democrat., 1855-10-30
TOBACCO. TOBACCO!

, BOXES gents super Chcwx xg Tobacco just rece ~ ved and for sale dy
 Sept EEJID ,P, DOJ1 EV