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The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS.
 RECTOR HOUSE.

THE undersigned, having purchased the interest O. C. R. WARREN, Esq, in the " Rector House" al these celebrated Springs, and being sole proprie tor, will be prepared from the first day of February 1853, to accommodate visitors in the m st comiorta- ble manner. and at the most reasonable rates He has greatly improved the convenience of warm bath ing by the erection of new, commodious 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 are boats leaving Napoleon almost daily. for Little Rock where there is a tr-vAekly line of stages, good road, to the Springs being about twelve hours of staging. w. SfIDHAM.
 Hot Springs, Ark, Jan. +, 1854.
 r. S.-lle has succeeded in putting up in good or der some 40 50 tons of Ice and is having erected splendid Ice Cream Saloon. ianl71y
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16

HE attention of Clerks Sheri, Magistrates and other ~ invited to the following of blanks now o Hanu ana offered for the first time reduction of D pc cent below the regular prices of this They have bee printed with eae in the best stye upon superior paper and the orm under legal advces made strictly in accord nnee with the requirements of law The following is par pi the assortment.
 Assessment Rolls. lIuardans Bonds S,efin m DeiNery Bond Com. to take Propositions. sherltf's Recognizances. Writ of Attachment Shenh $ sale on h. fa Ex Letters of Administration. execution on Delvery Bond. Certificates of Record. fauhhistatofs Bali Bond. lNitnesses Certificates. ntachments. Subp. for wit before G. J. M DHi D nd on Capas CT. Cs. |Cef of Guardianship. Clerks Summons. Writ of Garnishment Clerks Capias ad Resp. Blank Notes
 EXecutn Justices Judgmt Tax Recents
 Venditioni Exponas. Township Plats Q sizes rl" a. Executions Justices Executions. County Scrip, very neat Justices summons Blank Deeds Justice,s Subnpn,s Omit Claims. Justice,s Attacbm,an,, Citation to Admr's, etc. Constables Bonds
 Orders from any portion the Sate will be nromntlv fl Ieh and dispatched. ff' "
 For sale at the book store of JNO F REAPDON
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The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
e HUMMEL X CO.,, Main Street, ezA
 D LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, EA Wholesale and Retail Drug Store

HAVE always on hand, for sale, Drugs Medi-
 II cines and Chemicals, Dye-stutfs, Oils, Paints, rior qualities of Perfumery, genuine Maria Farina Cologne variety of fine Soaps; hair, tooth, flesh and paint Brushes; surgical and dental Instruments- Trusses and Supporters of all kinds; real Havana Cigars; Snuffs and Tobacco; pure Wines and Bran des Spices Syrups, Extracts and Essences for cuin- ary use; all the patent or proprietary Medicines of the day; Writing Inks; variety of Pens, Pencils and Paper special agents of the celebrated Hoofand Ger man Bitters; McLean's Volcanic Oil Liniment; Row ands of the University of Free Medicine of Philadel- phia; Fever and Auge Tonic Mixture; Blackberry Syrup Remedies for the Lungs; Remedies for Dys- pepsia and Indigestion; Family anti Bilious Pills; Wolf's Genuine Schiedam Schnaps; fancy articles, etc., etc.
 Having purchased for cash, we are enabled to sell as low any establishment Warranted to be fresh, pure and genuine.
 Orders from the country promptly filled, and satis- faction guaraned with regard to price and quality k. H. HUMMEL, M. D. july r, 1855. 1y l. WILAMOWICZ.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
N Q T ! q F.

YNiE subscriber, after an absence of two months i Il again at his post, and is receiving his Fal and Winter Stock of Goods, which is quite complete and having been purchased principally from frs hands, will compare tavorably with any stock in mar ket.
 take this occasion to return thanks to my friends for the very liberal manner they have heretofore pa tronized me and beg for continuance of the same
 Little Rock. Sept 9, '55 $. II. TUCKER.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
To the Travelling Wolfe,
 Schiedam Aromatic Schnanns-

rTNIIE popularity of this article as medical diet l drink and its intrinsic superiority over all othe, alcoholic smuants. are established facts in the hso ry of dietetics, which man ventures to deny.
 Even those who inveigh against the of ditfusye stimuants, under any circumstances have the condor to admit that Wolfe's Schedam Aromatic Sehnapn. is the purest of them all
 ltwould be literally flying in the face ofdemonsra. ton to do otherwise; for the most accurate and em nent chemists of the United States have anavzed b preparation, and pronounce it free from the delete rious elements found, in greater or less degree in every other kind of spurious liquor.
 fresh supply of the above, just received and for sale by VIM GEORGE E PRO Dec 2T 1854 if
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
EYE AND EAR.

W. C. Cook, M. D., St. Louis, IO. nR COOK respectfully rcnews the tender of his l/ professional services to the public in this and the adjoining States. successful practice of over eighteen years, devoted to the treatment of all dsea ses of the EYE and EAR, justify him in the belief that all who may be in any way afflicted in those import ant organs will find from his treatment speedy and permanent relief.
 Dr. Cook has just returned from the East, where he has been carefully studving the diseases of the Eye and Ear in the principal eye intirmaries in the United States; and he feels warranted in offering his professional services with degree of confidence to those who may be afflicted. Those whom he has treated are the best witnesses of his skill and there are thousands in St. Louis and the Western States who can bear testimony to his skiiul treatment lie respectfully refers 10 Hon. II. S. Geyer. K. Mae kenzie esq, Messrs. Charlcss Blow X Co.,. St. Louis Hon. John Moore State Treasurer of Illinois; Jan Charess President Missouri Bank; Il. Cole, Warsaw Ills; Capt. F. c. Henry, Warsaw, Mo.
 s-sY Office northwest corner of Pine and Second streets, Cup stairs entrance on Pine street.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
JUST RECEINED.

A HANDSOME assortment of Ribons, also a few "A Bonnets of the latest style A choice selection of French Embroideries, Collars, Chemisets. Uuder sleeves, English Flouncing, Jaconets also Swiss Edging and Inserting. For sale low for cash at
 Oct ?, 1855. WN JONES,
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
ST. CLAIRE'S ACADEMY CARROLL l'HyTNV,V sDE

TNIlE undersigned takes pleasure in announcing to I the ctleZns of Carroll and the neighborng counties that he has established permanent < E8ucatalnal M$tHataon," and that it is in successful operation enjoying an unexpected patronage. The advantages connected with the Institution are numerous being situated in healthy part of the county surrounded py uneXcepuonabe society amongst whom boardcrs can find q z a home,' for price varying from fifty cents to dollar per week. and the last though not least advantage is embraced in the fact that it is an " Independent Institution free from the control of Set or Pdfty and governed exclusively by it's Princ- pal, who atters himself that his former endeayOrs in the educational line have given undispued proofs this as well as Benton and Washington counties that he is second to none ill the State in conducting an Acade 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 deslderatum " An Educational Institution possessing Talent and Abilities which will compete with any ot Its grade i'll the State and save a number in the county the anxiety trouble and unreasonable expense incident in sending their children and money to schools (of mushroom nature in this and adiacent counties.
 Terms per Session of Five Months. pnmary Department .............. s5 co Reading, Writing. Arithmetic, Grammar Geo.
 graphy, and Book Keeping ......... % Elocution, History, Philosophy, Astronomy,
 Physiology, Botany, Geolgoy and Chemis- try ,-...:.-... .:....:.:;::.... .......... % Algebra, Surveying, Civil Engineering and Ge-
 ometry ........................ 10 % Classical Department. t....................... 10 % Lettering and Oil, and Water Color Painting
 Ill addition to the above. ................. , % Ornamental Painting and Drawing. ......... , % Incidental expenses per session. 50 Students admitted Ut 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, Principal.
 Board of Trustees.
 Co., CHARLES SNEED. JAMES FANCHER Esq., JouN w. PEEL, Esq, JAMES c. CHANEY, Esq.
 References.
 James Berry, Esq, Carrollton, Carroll county; John Woods, Esq, Middle Fork White river Wash ington county; Col. J. Haggin CarroIlton. 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, 1S55 till January 3lst '56
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
WATCHES AND JEWELRY.

eJAeTHE subscriber has just received from tb sAa&z l East fine assortment of the most fash lonabe Jewelry, and also variety of Gold and Si. yer Watches, which have been selected with grea care especially for this market
 He Is also prepared to execute all job work in hi line with satisfaction to those who may favor hin with their custom. NJ. DOTTER.
 Aup IA 1S55 e,n
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
NEW GOODS.

! UST RECEIVED at the New Store, on Markham street, an additional lot of Dry Goods consistin. in part of
 Satin and Velvet Ribbons. Black Silk Cravas Irish Linens, Cross Barred Muslins, Swiss Musins Solid Black Musns, Solid Gngham's. Bleached Do mestc's, Fancy Prints, Hosiery. Ladies and Gents Thread Gloves, etc., etc. All of which will be sold at q very small per cent. on cost
 July 3lst, 1855. TATE dS MOORE.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
BOOK BINDEfsT.

I
 III ENRY JACOBI still carries on the book LII binding business, on Markham street. few doors of Tucker x Ross store in all its branches and is prepared to all orders in his line at berate prices and on short notice.
 All orders left at the True Democrat office will be attended to, without extra charge. April 25 54ly
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
MEMPHIS SAVINGS INSTITUTION,

Incorporated by the State of Tennessee.
 No. 36 Front Row, DUYS and sells Time and Sight E. Elchange on the -) East, discounts short time bills on New York New Orleans, and St. Louis: does q General Banking and Exchange Business; makes collections in all the principal cities in the South west, the most favor able terms, proceeds promptly remtted on day o payment, with current rate of exchange
 Notes of the Memphis Savings Institution taken a par in all business transactions.
 .fy Southern collections solicited
 June l2-6m l. YOITNG Pras;dnnt
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
s, .-....... A oF FTRSITIRE r isSTi1 E'E io, 6

s-aJT --------zS5 5sale-Consisting of Bureaus, m Bedsteads, Chairs, Tables, Looking Glasses, What nots Cribs etc., etc.
 The subscriber is prepared to make all articles of turniture in superior style; and repairing will also be neatly and promptly done. S.-L.-----7e2A Also Coffin making and undertaking t--a1 a1------D attended to at the shortest notice
 Ware-room next door to the post-otfce.
 May 50, le54 ly FRANCIS DIFFER
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
UNITED STATES HOTEL.

FORMERLY CALLED THE FRANKLIN HoUsE.) 1pzuzA hPPOSlTE the city wharf and Steam ISg V boat Landing in the city of Little .isf nRock. Arkansas. Having been thor Isa.s oughly repaired, and put in good order =@~ior the accommodation of the travelling public, the proprietor hatters himself that he will be able to give as good entertainment any house in this city, on the following terms, viz: Transient Boarders one dollar per day, five dollars per week Regular boarders will be received reasonable terms
 JNO. s. WARD, Proprietor,
 late of Baltimore City, Md. Little Rock. Ark. .Iune 5. 1Sh5 finn
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16

HELMBOLD's HIGHLY CONCENTRATED Compound Fluid Extract SarsapariiIa. For PnrJVing he Bto0d remouRg a diseases arising from e1cess o Mercury, and inprudence e chron fc constitutional disease, arising from impare state Of the blood, and the only reiiabie and eGccnaL knon
 znedy tOr the of ScrOfuia, ScdLd Head, Clcera
 tions ot the Throat aud Legs Pains and Sacelhugs
 of the Bones, 1etter, Pimpies the Face, and
 all Scaiy Eruptions of the Skin. This article is prescribed by of most disn. guished physicians in the country and has proved cient in practice than preparation of Saapara Tered to the public Several of secondary syphilis Mercuria and Scroulous diseases have entirely The ncurabe wards of Public which had for many resisted every mode of that could devised These furnish striking examples the sau ary effects of this medicine anesting the in veerate diseases after the glands destroyed the bones already affected
 NoTIcELeters from respectable Physicians Profes. sor of several Medical Colleges and certificates from patients will be found accompanying both PRICES
 Fluid Extract of Buchu, s1 per bottle bottles s5
 Sarsapara, equal in strength to gallon of Syrup of Sarsaparla Prepared and sold by H. T. HELMBOLD, Chemist, 263 Chestnut street, near the Gard House, Philadelphia All letters directed to the proprietor immediate at- lention.
 Julv ,55-Jv
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
OFFICE CAIRO & FULTON R. R. Co.,.

Z5hIs Rock, Ark., 22d Sept, 1855.
 I)UBLlC notice is hereby given to the stockhol Il ders of this company, that in consideration of existing liabilities, and engagements growing out of expenditures incurred and to be incurred in the seec bruary 9th 1858, to the State of Arkansas, to aid Ill the construction of the Cairo and Fulton railroad and the agreement entered into by the Arkansas and Missouri companies, placing under one management the entire line of road from the mouth of the Ohio river to the Texas boundary line, an instalment of live per cent be paid by the stockholders of the Cairo and Fulton railroad company upon all stock subscrip- tons heretofore made; payable before the first day of November next, to the company. and to such agents as 1t shall appoint for that purpose.
 By order of the Executive Committed
 ROSWELL BEEBE, President.
 r. S At meeting of the stockholders of the Calro and Fulton railroad company on the 7th May, lS5o. the following resolution was unanimously adopted
 ReSolged, As the sense of this meeting. that a call, not exceeding five per cent. be made on the stockholders by the board of directors, when the same IS ascertained to be necessary meet the exist ing or future liabilities of the company'
 Sept. 25 1S55--St
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
GiSCCERIES.

TIlE Subscribers have just received per steamer | Fox large assortment of fgroceries consisting in part of the following articles:
 Coffee, Brown. Loaf and Crushed Sugar, Molasses Sat, Powder, Tobacco Rice, Teas, Spice, Nutmegs Cassia Ginger Mustard, Saleratus Sup. Carb Soda Madder Indigo, Snuff, Matches Chewing and Smok- ing Tobacco, Alum, Salt Petre Spanish Brown. Brnlstone Iurpentine, Cider Vinegar. Soap. etc.
 All of which will be sold low for cash or country produce, by TATE IE MOORE
 ,Iuly 3ist 1855
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
S. I. BRANDENBURG, FORM ABIDING AND C0MM!SslON MERCIiN'
 At MontsOmeryts Point.
BOOTS! ROOFS!

w E are just in receipt of a large and complete as w sortment of gents and boys Boots of every variety and size, which we offer low for cash.
 Aug l4 FIELD x DOLBY.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
NOTICE. ElNIIE subscriber. agent for H. Haherman

NIE SUUNCTIDHI. HTtNI TOT IT. E{aberman.
 ] will continue the formers business at his old stand on Main, near 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 The highest market prices will be paid for country pro- duce, as beef hides, peltries, beeswax. etc.
 March 26 J If JOHN REALISE
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
CIRCULAR SAVING, TURNING. etc.

eVRNl OR 6 'INIIE subscriber has taken tho A-s<Ss ek6zs1 1 Furniture Establishment for. sts.ssss.t:a merly occupied by Geo. Berryma1 FyEJES. STy in this city. and is prepared to ma, GhEp nufacture all descriptions of house. hold Furniture. on short notice and good terms He expects also to keep general assortment of Furui. ture constantly on hand.
 His Turning Lathe enables him to furnish Biliarl 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
 sas Undertaking promptly attended to.
 Aug. l4, lS55- A. ZIEGEL.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
Better Late than Never

Better Late than Never. rINHE subscriber has just received from New York l. large and well selected assortment of seasona- ble Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, etc., among which may be found an exten- sve assortment of mnsn de lanes, cashmere de laines, cashmeres, Coburg and Llama cloths, apacas mohair, English and French merinocs, and dress trimmings to suit the above of every width and color.
 Also a very large assortment of
 WINTER CL OTHING c, Consisting of dress rock, peot and business coats of every quality and price pants vests and shirts of all qualities and prices. Likewise small assort- ment of boys clothing.
 An examination of the above articles is solicited. Sep. IS D. 5. HANDEL.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
FRESH GROCERJFS.

TNEN sacks prime Rio Coffee, 10 brls reboiled Mo L lasses, hhds prime Sugar;
 chests choice Teas, keg Currants;
 brs Mackerel, drum of Codfsh;
 l tierce Rice, 20 sacks Salt boxes Raisins; Crushed and powdered Sugar, Sweet Chocolate, Mus tard. Tomatoe Catsup, Pickles, Sardines, etc, iusi received by VIM. GEORGE ,y BRO. Sept 1855
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
BOOK X JOB PRINTING OFFICE.
 Little Rock. ArkansaS

rTNIlE undersigned will carry on the Book AND JoB IL PRINTING business on his own account. and war rants the most perfect satisfaction for all work en- trusted to him, which will be done on the shortest notice and at reasonable prices All orders from any part of the State for Blanks, will be filled and sent by return maH.
 In consequence of the death of the senior partner of the la,e firm of J. M ty l. D. BurIer if become. necessary that all debts due the office should be set tied up immediately He therefore hopes all ndebt- cd will remit the resept of their accounts by mail or otherwise. JAMES D. BUTLER, Surviving partner of the firm of J. M d J D. Butler
 Aug Fl, 1855. If
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
"A NEW SADDLER SHOP. N
 A HANGER & MAYO ErNS

WO respectfully inform the citizens of Little w Rock, and all who may be interested, that they have entered into copartnership in the Saddlery Business. Their shop is on Markham stseet Ash ley's row, west of Main, where they are making and will continue to make Saddles Bridles and harness of the best material and of the latest style and most substantial manner not to be surpassed by any esta bishment in the State and better than any brought to this place. Mayo is n practical saddler and has been in the business for 25 years They have in their employ, Mir. Waymack, one of the best harness and furniture hands in the State. We invite all to give as call and examine our work
 Oct 2 1s55-ly
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
HATS!!

JUST received direct from New York, a fu AC assortment of Gents Fancy and fashionab ~ Hats, embracing every variety and color. W invite the attention of all to call and examine Our stock consists in part of
 cases gents supr Silk Hats;
 10 doz. mens blk wool "
 doz. gents blk casamere hats;
 4 doz boys " 1" Aug. IA 1855 FIELD & DOLBY.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
Mathematical, Optical and Philosophical
 Instruments.

A S Spectacles, Microscopes, Spy Glasses, Drawing "A Instruments, separate and in cases; Engineers Levels, Theodolites and Transits; Surveyors Com passes, Chains, Tapes Protractors Parallel Rules, Ivory Scales, etc. Air Pumps, Electrical Apparatus, Magic Lanterns, Thermometers, Barometers, Galva- nic Apparatus, Magnets, etc.
 Schools supplied by JAMES W. QUEEN,
 264 Chestnut Street. Philadelphia. ,~ Priced Catalogues with over l50 illustrations. sent by mail gratis, throughout the United States and Canadas. july 10-3m
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16

:" HEREAS, it has been made known to me that W on the night of the 24th September, Joshua Minick and John Donoho, charged with murder, and Gilbert Wilson, charged with larceny did make their escape from the jail of Desha county, and now running at large
 State of Arkansas. by virtue of the authority in me vested, do hereby offer a reward of Two Hundred Dollars each, to any person who may apprehend said fugtivcs or either of them and deliver them to the sheriff of said county of Desha, the end that justice in this behalf may be had and executed.
 In testimony whereof, have hereunto set
 my hand and caused the seal of said State Us to be affixed, at Little Rock, on the lst day
 of October A. D. 1855.
 CONWAY
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
THE GREAT UTHERN WEEKLY. I'll E SPECTAT TOR:
 Washington City, D.

Family Journal of Literature and Nous tor
 Southern Readers IINHE South has too long been dependent upon tn Il northern cities for its periodical literature Tn weekly newspapers of Boston, New York and Phila depha, have swept like flood over that part of th nation south of Mason and Dixon'S line, many o them carrying with them some of the preiudces of abohhonism; and intoxicating, to a greater or less ex tent, doctrines injurious to southern institutions should be thrown off and it is believed would have been long ago. there had been facilities in the South for the publication of first class literay papers.
 The Spectator,
 Is published by gentleman who has long been con nected with some of the southern dailies, and has been undertaken supply this want-that of high toned weekly paper
 Of Southern interest and character. The general plan of the paperis as follows: It has eight pages; three of which are filled with the best articles on Literature Science, and the Arts one to the editors comments upon passing themes; to general news, foreign and domestic; one to the inter eSts of the Farmer-[the information on this page will be mainly derived from the Agricultural Bureau of the U. s. Patent Otcel one to synopsis of the operations of the Departments of the Governments and one, during the winter, to report of the pro ceedngs of Congress- altogether making plan whiel will be rigidly adhered to- and which is unequalled by any paper in the country, North or South.
 The SPECTATOR is printed on new type and on fine paper Its quarto form makes it convenient for bind ing, and each annual volume being accompanied by full index 1t will be most valuable paper tc preservation and reference.
 Subscription, Two dollars year. Nopaper is sent without the money. Specimen copies can be had on application to AUG. F. HARVEY,
 Elitor and Publisher,
 sept A. lSoo 12t UdShinOt0n D. C,
The true Democrat., 1855-10-16
To the Travelling Public.

'HNlE undersigned, having leased for a term of Il years the fine House and Farm, near Little Rock on the southern road, known us the DsBaun Plqcs and assures those stopping with him. that no pains shall be spared to make their soourn agreeable The proximity of this place to Little Rock, (bepe 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.
 WM. II. HITE. DEBAUN PLACE.
 Pulaski CO.,. Feb 22 1855 % If