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Where to Dig for Gold.

The Philadelphia Ledger has an ex cellent article which runs in this wise ::
 Every few months, since the discov- cry of the California g)ld fields, ru-I nor has been started of new aurifer- ops regions. Now they are said to' Le located in Virginia, now in Texas, now in the Caro,inas, and now in Ar kansas. Influenced by these reports, adventurers desert home, family, and avocation; endure unheard-o of tolls: of ten perish miserably of disease, and generally end in utter beggary. A few, indeed, return with fortunes, but they are broken in health: but tAe majority come back penniless or die alone in a foreign land Yet all this while there are gold fields near at home, and which may be worked without the risks Of a strange climate. They are fields which were worked by our fathers before us; which were found eminently productive and which offer prizes quite as great still. Fortune may De sought in them without encounterlp-s +he 7rieafioaR # exile, the hazards # distant venture, the lawlessness ofa new settlement, or the demoralizatiol of semi buccaneer community. Nay, fortune is far more sure to be won, if the experience of our fathers is to be taken. by delving, min ing, and assaying in their fields than in even those of California and Aus tralia.
 These auriferols regions are indus try, economy, and perseverance. No. man, however few his original advan- tages who will wo& these golden mines, but will finally secure competence if not wealth. It is here at home, here at our very doors that the wisest men dig for gold. Selecting some one pur- suit, they study or practice till they master it and then thoroughly prose- cute it, concentrating all their energies for the work. Are they merchants?- They rise to be greater millionaires than ever came f,om San Francisco. Are they lawyersi They win honor as well as wealth. Are they mechanics? They soon attain to comfortable cir cumstances, and finally often to riches, honors, to power; and while their fel- low apprentices who sought gold-helds elsewhere have died miserable beggars abroad.
 We care not what mans pursuit may be, he will prosper if he stick to it. Fortune to be won must be be- sieged. But he who runs about the world in chase of the tickle jade will find that ignis fatuus like, she always eludes his graps. "A rolling stone, !" the proverb says, "gathers no moss" Men who seek gold fields on the other side of the globe, when industry, thrift and energy are certain to yield success at home, resemble the old woman who wasted the day in looking for her spec tacles, which all the time were perched above her hose.
 Those who despair of prosperity at home rarely mend matters by going away unless they also mend ther hab- its of business, and, in that event, for tune would smile on them if they stald at home. If those who adventure in foreign gold-felds would submit to half the privations here which they are for ced to undergo there, or would exercise similar perseverance, they would soon discover that, instead of trayerslng Inlg oceans to got wealth, they could dig gold at their own doors.
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HIGH GRorND.-America is the on-

HIGH GRoUND.-Amerlca IS tne on lv country on earth that can by possi- bility lay any clam to 70, tne na'lolal al of Lieut.. Maary have demonstrated that, by wind and wave, It IS u doHn V, stream from our country 10 all tne world; and that all nations must as cend to is to reach it. With an ocean IT on either hand, it's power descends With celerity to every country on the sphere; and that, too, from even the deepest interior of our territory.
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WHITE TURNIPs FOR CoWs.-We extract the following, communicated to the "Country Gentleman," by E. Ware Sylvester, showing how he raised and fed 800 bushels of turnips to mllch cows:--
 Nv wheat was harvested early in July. I took three acres of stubble and drew upon it about 20 loads to the acre, of stable manure, muck and leached ashes, in about equal quanti- ties. I then ploughed the stubble, dragged thoroughly, and sowed com mon flat field turnips, brushing them in. In the Fall 1 gathered about 800 bushels of good sized turnips, which I commenced feeding to my COWS as gathered, and placed the balance in cool barn cellar, and fed them out every day until they were all gone, sometime in January, I think.
 "But," says the objector, "your mill, and butter tasted of the turnips. |" No, 1t did not. We made no butter, but furnish about 12O customers, daily with milk, and not the first one of them
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Feeling on the Battle Field.

The Crimea correspondent of the New York Sun, writing from Balakla- va, gives, from the experience of 8 wounded Frenchman, an opinion with regard to that whichis felt by the sol dier in time of conflict, which is some thing as follows:
 "Before the battle begins, it is usu- al to feel no little tremor, and many cheeks, which are known to be Iii com munication with stout hearts, blanch yisibly. As the conflict becomes i'm minent, courage returns, and with the first flow of blood an enthusiasm is rais- ed which constantly increases, and very seldom flags in the least until the last shot is fred The effect of seeing comrade shot down is generally to ex- cite an unappeasablo thirst for ven geance againt the foe, though in the end one 'gets used to it." When wounded less than mortally, it is not usual for the solder to be immediate ly, aware of the fact, unless some bones are broken. A sabre may be run through any feshy part of the bsdy, and even a bullet lodge in dan gerous proximity .o the vitals, and he for some time be totally unconscious of even a scratch. When life is taken by single blow, the effect is varied with the nature of the wound as well as with the temperament of the man. Sometimes the poor fellow will leap high in the air, giving a piercing scream, and again he will lie down quietly. Oftener, however, he simply falls dead without a struggle. In most cases the features of the killed re- mained unchanged for long time af- ter doath-cyce open and brilliant, and perhaps, a smile Illuminating the face To see such an one 1t is difficult indeed to realize the presence of the grim monster, Death.
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93f(jjsoIlanrous.
JUDGE Ner HARSHLY.

J DCE Npl AAhS 11L1. Judge not harslly: kindly speak Of thy brother :rail and weak; For the loving Fentle tone Often hath the Fang won; While the stern |. . angry word But the depths .. passion stn red. Judge not hars '. dost thot know All thy fellos woe. And ths l A
 Egerg haman breast dsfa ber2 No! Each soul hath secret grief, None but BEAvEN can give relief. Judge not harshly; for the sigh Borne to HIM who sits on high, And the penitcntial tear, Dropped, when rono but Cop is near Are in Heaven a richer gem, Than earth's costliest diadem. Judge not harshly: for, in love, JESUS judges from above; And as thou His grace would sec, Have HIM kindly smile on thee. Ofthy brother, frai and weak. Judge not harshIy-kindly speak.
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THE RoMIsH CHURCH IN SPAIN.-A law has just been enacted by the Spanish Cortes, ordering all the lands and dwellings belonging to the clergy, to religious fraternities, and plous and sacred works, to be sold and turn ed into money; breaking up all accu- mutations of ecclesiastical property, and stripping the Church of it's inn mense possessions.
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HONOR rHE DEAD.

THE undersigned would announce that they nave opened an establishmentfor the manutac- tnra of all kinds of Grave Stone work. Per .ons wishing to obtain suitable mementoes as a trjhute of respect to their deceased friends, can find any style of Monuments, Obeisks, Goth ia work, Tomb tops CT head and foot stones of Italian or American Marble. Being prac- tical worllnen ourselves, we will give our at tegtioG to the business personally, consequent Ir we can furnish better work at lower prices than any other establishment in the South.- Orders respectfully solicited.
 Sbop one door North of Baileys X HOrnor.
 ENSLES < MEYERS. Helena, Sept. l6, 1851.
 N.B. Ali work shipped to any point on the river. free of freight.
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LAW NOTICE.

A LBEBT G. UNDERWOOD and P H. "A BARRETT have this day entered into partnership in the practice of law, under the name of Underwood X Barrett. They will practice in all the counties composing the first Judicial Circuit, in the State of Arkansas, also in the counties of Coahoma and Tunica, il the State of Mississippi.
 They will act as Land Agents, and give par ticular attention to the Investigation of titles, to the payment of Taxes, and redemption of lands sold for taxes in either Arkansas or Mis- sissippi. They will give particular attention to the collection of dues.
 BGPOffice second door north of the Masonic Hall, Helena, Arkansas.
 UNDERWOOD < BARRETT,
 Nov. II, 1854. Attorneys.
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Steam Grist Mill
 N D REPAIRLNG CIV SHOP.

 I HAVE associated N. H. Barton in busi- A ness with me. and after this date we will do all kinds of Gin and Mill repairing; build ing and repairing running gear, presses, &c We have No. 1 Corn Grist Mill, and vii! grind for one sixth toll.
 Having Lathe all the necessary fixtures for putting up machinery, we can afford to ship and put up at any point On the river, running gear or other machinery, as cheap Ii not cheap CT than it can be made on the plantation, and of a much superior quality. Segments, pin ions and all other castings, furnished if de sired.
 All work done by us warranted to give sat isiacticn. We are also acting as agents for AtwcodS celebrated Gins
 J. H. & N. H. BARTON. May l2. 1855.
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M. ? l. ATT

WOULD most respectfully announce to his " friends, as well as the public generally that he has just received direct from New York beautiful and well selected stock of Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, Drap D Etes, Linens, &c., &c, which will be made up to order strictly in accordance with the prevail ine fashions of the day, fully guaranteeing satisfaction both in regard to fit and work manship, or no sale
 Call in. boys, and sec something tasty.- Shop opposite to Benj. Bailey's store on Main street.
 Anril B. 1853.
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Arched Rock on Lake Superior

There has ever been much of con lecture and superstition connected with the wonderful pictured and archedrocks of Lake Superior, and many incredible and romantic tales narrated of their magnitude and appearance by those who have sailed by and viewed them from a distance. They have been and must ever remain objects of wonder and ad- miration to all beholders, and monu- lcents af Ahe sp'st~~ o1RaF which could place, sustain, and ornament the former and hollow out so wondrously the latter. There has been much mis- conception as to the cavern in the Arched Rock. The Lake Superior Journal has received the following statement from a gentleman, survey or, who visited 1t and measured 1t ac- curately upon the ice:
 "The Arched Rock of Lake Supe- rior is a cavern holIowed by the action of the water in the sandstone rock, resting on a belt of conglomerate. The opening faces the lake to the north, and presents an arch of singular regu- larity and great beauty, with abut ments more or less perfect on either side. The arch does not spring imme- diately from the water, but stands upon a wall slightly battered from vertical line. The interior presents a magniti- cent saloon, closely resembling in form an immense theatre, with the opening in the place of the stage. It is pow erful cavern for reverberations of sound both from without and within.
 "Its immense proportions have not been fairly represented by travellers and the miserable pigeon-hoIe picture in Foster < Whitney's book conveys no conception of this wonderful recess. The cave is large enough to hide a brig with all her sails set and top-gallants flying. By measurement the width al the water line is IA feet, it's depth PIC feet. Its height appears to be eqQa to its width, but writers who ought tC be reliable have made it somewhat less"
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David Brut0n,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, WILL attend to all business entrusted to his care in the State of Arkansas and Western part of the State of Mississippi, and will act as
 LAND AGENT in payment of Taxes, Investigating titles, and redeeming lands. Office at Helena, Ark. January 28. 1854.
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Jas. T. Crary,

ATTORNEY AT LAW. SoLIcIToP IN CHANCERY
 AND GENERAL LAND AGENT. WILL prgc.ice his Profession in tLc Cir W cult, Probate, County and Justices Courts, of Eastern Arkansas and Western will give prompt attention to the collection of claims, investigating titles, pay ing taxes. reckoning 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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nF White patridges, with black heads, have been lately shot in the neighborhood of Baton Rouge, Louis iana.
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AMERICANIsM IN ALABAMA.-George D. Shortbridge, the American candi- date for Governor, has been all his life Democrat of the straighteSt sect, and was long a leader of the party Percy Walker, the American candidate for Congress in the Mobile District, has hitherto actively supported the Democratic organization. He was one of their most eloquent orators.- James E. Belser, formerly Demo- cratic representative in Congress from the Montgomery District, and always a thorough going State Rights man, has taken the field in favor of the plat form of the American party. c. K. Bradford, former editor of the Mobile Register, and an office holder under the Pierce administration, and many other distinguished Democrats in Alabama have espoused the American cause.- The fact is, that the Philadelphia plat form is eating up the old parties,
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Tappan & Hornor,
THOS. B. HANLY. MARK ". ALEEAND
 Hanly & Alexander,

ATTORNEYS AND CoUNsELoRs AT LAW,
 HAVING this day entered into Co-part- nership in the practice yf their Profession, will attend all the Courts in the first Circuit in this State, the Circuit Courts of the counties of Chicot and Desha in the second. the Su- preme and Federal Courts at Little Rock, and the Circuit Courts in the counties of Tunica and Coahoma, in the State of AIississippi.- Their office for the time being is on Porter street, two doors east of the post-office, in Helena, where one of them can at all times be found and counseled on business.
 Helena, Oct 25, 1852
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TERMS OF ADVERTISING:

For square of 10 lines, first insertion, $l % For each subsequent insertion 5o
 Any number of lines under 10, counted as one square; over 10 and under 20, counted as two squares, and advertisements of greater length in like proportion.
 Liberal deductions will be made to those who advertise by the year.
 ANNOUNCING CANDIDATES: For State, Legislative or District
 offices, 5000 For County offices, 5 co For Township offices, 3 co
 Communications of personal nature. will be charged double price.
 Obituary notices, other than simple an. uouncement Of death. will be charged the usual advertising rates of $l per square.
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Black g. Gun Sgnithizlg.

THE undersigned respectfully informs the the citizens of Helena, and vicinity, that ne IS still engaged in the above business in this place: He is now well prepared to do every description of work in his line, in the most substantial and workmanlike manner, with all possible despatch and at fair prices.
 NOW on hand, and will be kept constantly, T, hr8t rate article of homemade Turning riows, which are offered low for cash o Shop in the upper part of town, near Porter's Steam Mill.
 J. .. BENTHAL.
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CROPS IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS. .-The editor of the Chicago Press, in his is sue of the 11th ult., says:
 "A soiourn of a fortnight or more in Southern Illinois, enables us to speak from personal observation respec- ting the present state and prospects of the growing crops in that region. We may say generally that we have never seen so large a breadth under cultiya- tion.
 We found all manner of crops look ing exceedingly well. Some fields Of corn had already received their third blowing, while other fields were just being planted. The cut-worm was doing some injury to the latest plant ing, but not to a serious extent. The recent unseasonably cold weather had also imparted a sickly, yellowish color to the corn, but a few days of genial sunshine would entirely recover it, Nothing, in short, but a repetition of last years drouth, can prevent the farmers in this region of the State from realizing most bountiful crop of this staple. Wheat, rye, oats and grass are looking uncommonly well, and are entirely beyond the reach of drouth. In Perry, Jackson, Union and Alexan- der counties, we saw fields which had already assumed golden yellow, and which within a fortnight at least will be ready for the sickle. We heard in various neighborhoods of the army worm, cut worm, chinch bug, weevil, etc., but we hear of them every year and the country still grows large sur plus. Despite all drawbacks, real and imaginary, we are confident Egypt will give better account of herself the present year than she has ever done before. We had almost forgotten tC say, that the prospect for apples, pears peaches, plums, cherries, currants an( grapes, was never~more fattering."
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A WORD TO BoYs.-Who is respec- ted? It is the boy who conducts him himself we'll, who is honest, diligent, and obedient in all things. It IS the boy who is making an effort continually to respect his father, and to obey him. whatever he may direct to be done, It is the boy who leaves no effort untrled to improve himself in knowledge and wisdom every day, who is busy and ac- tive endeavoring to do good acts to- wards others. Show me a boy who obeys his parents, who is diligens, who y.i. respects age, who applies himself alnl 1 gently to get wisdom, and to do goou towards others; and, if he IS not re- spected and beloved by everybody then 5:l there is no such thing as truth m thlS world. Remember this, boys, and you will be respected by others, and grow up to become useful men.
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Palmer * Hindnan,

ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
 Helene. AtkGnsCS. THEY are likewise Commissioners to take acknowledgements of Deeds, to administer oaths. &c.. for the States of Tennessee and Mississippi. Office oylrthe new Brick Store opposite the Courthouse
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Dusines5 Gar0s.
Hydraulic | ous2G3wy,
corner of Washington s Foyi-st
 LOUISVILLE, KY.

TlIIE undersigned are making Steam Engines ! and Mill Machinery fromnew 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 { to 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-saying machines ever invented. Orders from distance, with sat isfactory references or cash remittarces, will receive prompt attention.
 BARBAROUA < SNOWDEN.
 May l2 1853.
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ralntlng and Paper Hanging

HE undersigned is now prepared to excute =, any description of work in his line-Plain lIu ur ornamental Painting and Paper Hanging. nns work entrusted to him will be promptly able prices. ii''''1 T M BAKER
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Encourage Home Industry. W agon & Coach Shop, Fire miles Hest Qf Helena, on tte Little
 Rock roGd

THE undersigned would respectfully inform ! the public that they have permanently lo- cated themselves on the Little Rock road, five miles West of Helena, and will Go all kinds of Wagon work as cheap as it can be done anywhere in the South. Buggies, Hacks, Coaches, Rockaways, &c.,, all done up in workmanlike manner.
 RSg~.ill work warranted to give satisfac- ti0n.
 ". c. CHARLTON < co. June 2, 1853.
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Marion. CriHeadea Co.,, Arts. WILL practice in all the Courts of Eastern Arkansas and West Tennessee.
 REFER To--Hon. Chas Adams Hanly & Alexander, Tappan X Hornur. and Henry d.. Badham Helena. Feb r. D. 1nL-.. L. :, L m. L, LLLNnAIAN LIE
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E. Cu1nnlins,

ATToR RNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY.
 LITTLE ROCK, dRK, June 9, 1855.
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Eam Cor0s.
James R. Parrish.

ATTORN AT LAW, Helena, Arkansas.
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THE PLAGUE.-Is IT?-A very ex- traordinary disease has lately made its appearance, in few families in this city, some of them eminent in wealth and position, which hos ennfonndod our physicians, because of its novelty. At first they classed it under the head of Erysipelas, but as 1t would not bear that classification, some of them have given it the name of the "Plague." It appears at first in some discolored spot, say on the face, and extending. with out suppuration, it soon destroys life, as if by a general modification. If suppuration takes place, it passes off :; but if not, death is sure to follow There is no contagion about 1t, and it is not epidemic in any form. One or two physicians have resorted to the knife, and cut out the plague spot on its first appearance, and so have saved life. Fever and delirium attend the progress of the disease, if "the spot'' is left to spread. Such is our infor- nation, but as we have seen no case with our own eyes, and if we had, should not be able to describe it scien- tifcally, what we say must be taken with this understanding.
 It is not the Plague, for it is not contagious, or epidemic; but what is it? The Plague may be imported, nay, has been imported into the South of France from Turkey; but 1t may be some new disease, which, like the Cholera, is to destroy the human race. We should be obliged to some medical man for some scientific, or more specific account of the disease. " y. Express.
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Jas. M. Hanks,
Law Notice

GEORGE II. MITCHELL, Attorney at N Law and Solicitor in Chancery, Friar' s Point. Miss. January 20, 1855.
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Barrere & Brown, A VT0P NEWS AT LAW

B. C. BROWN.
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c. BARRERE.