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The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
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aN NETAS committed to the Jail of Drew county, "a w on the 2Sth day of May lS56, negro A. man who calls himself Phillip or Fiji Fleit, of copper color about 3o 5 years of age. abont feet high stout built weighs about s0 90 bs. with bushy head of lis front under teeth rather de- cayed he says that he belongs to George Snodgra sS, near St. Joseph La. and that he runaway last fall. The owner is hereby requested to prove property, pay charges. and take him away, or said negro will be dealt with as the law directs
 JAMES $. JORDAN, Sheriff and
 June l7 lS5t 6n .Jaiior of Drew county, Ark.
 -3c ,r C ,nr vnnl,
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09

Stoves, Copper. Tia and sheet Iron Ware. WYE undersigned having purchased ,o, l the right to manufacture and sell -e2y,;T5 Jackson'= patent double Cook ing Hnrs s.as stove, in the State of Arkansas. .@ now offer them for sale TLis Stove. tor convenience and economy. is unsurpassed, having two ovens of different temperatures with one fire They have also hand, an assortment of Cooking Stoves of various patterns, pipe and stove fur niturc. Tin and aheet-ron ware they offer wholesale and retail at reduced prices.
 Persons desiring to purchase the right to manufact sell the Jackson Stove in any rart of the Stato can do so by calling on addressing post paid)
 J. BRISBlN x CO.,,
 April II "A Main st.. Little Rock.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
THE ARKANSAS RIOT
 SPRINGS.

iiss, ;YyENEIE public are informed that we have @a&.s2 @As.a&.:s&2 A reolened the HOTEL at these cele- hratcd STRINGS, greatly improved. with newly erccted BATH HOUSES, and such other conv vcnicnces for WARM BATHING FOR INVALIDS, us may be desired.
 Grateful for the patronage heretofore so lberulIy extended offer to visitors an earnest ssurunce that no efforts part will be wanting to merit their continued confidence.
 The buildings of the Hotel have been rcmoddcd upon an nEXTENSlNESCALE.c combined with COM FORT and ATTRACTION in all their arrange ments.
 The thousand miraculous cures performed by the hot bathing these Springs have usonished the most scientific.
 l Rheumatism, Paralysis Scrofua Syphilis Chronic Affections and almost every other species of disease readily yield to the efficacy of these Baths.
 The services of scientific physician can be had at moments rOticc and invalid negroes sent to our care will be well attended, and forwarded to their | homes in any part of the country.
 A superior ICE CREAM SALOON and SODA | FOUNTAIN have been erected for the accolnmoda- ton of guests. Ice in abundance throughout the summer.
 Facilities for Reaching the Springs. Persons desirous of visiting the Hot Springs are informed that there is riwcekly line of steamers plying between Napoleon and Little Rock, on the Ar ! kansas River and tri-weekly line of stages from Pine Bluff. on the Arkansas River. to the Springs also tr weekly line of steamers from Napoleon, via White river, connected with stages from White river to Little Rock, and daily line of stages from Little 1 Rock to the Springs, distance of sixty miles. | The hart Boat. at the rtOuth of White river kept by Mcssrs Johnson and Oracle affords superior accommodations to the travelling public.
 STIDIlAM, AKIN & WARREN,
 Proprictors.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09

HOUSE FURNISHING! (IlERRY WARDROBES; N WALNUT Walnut DRESSING BUREAUS, with Glasses; BEDSTEADS, high and low posts; Walnut and MAHOGANY SIDE TABLES; Walnut and Mahogany CENTER TABLES; SOFAS;
 WASH STANDS: GRFECIAN CAIN CHAIRS; MAHOGANY CHAIRS; ROCKING CHAIRS; SPLIT BOTTOM CHAIRS; DOUBLE STUCK MATTRESSES; MAHOGANY ROCKING CHAIRS. All of which will sell at the most reasonable rates for cash. JACOB HAWKINS. May l3, 1856.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
DE A FIN ES $.

Important to the Deaf and Deaf Dumb.
 DIR. MCLEOD, OF SCOTLAND, IT. AS ARRIVED and may be consulted at the cor l. Il ner of Fourth and Olive streets up stairs St. Louis Mo. Early attention is desired
 DEAFNESS, DIZZINESS, NOISE EIN THE HEAD, AND ALL DISCHARGES FROM THE EAR MOO III OR NOSTRILS, entirely removed.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
HARDWARE, ETC.

HARDWARE, ETC.
 (izil2|ze'1e',i15=i, 7'.,S 71'.5,SSBfS, 15
 ES ECEINE ED per steamer Cora No. ?. and for sale
 Il S low, Double and Single Barreed Shot Guns, Flint Lock Rifles. Truitt X Manns ky. Axes H. Col lin's Yankee do, D. Handle shovels Long Handle do
 Iron Spades Long Handle do., Hay Forks, Scythe Snahes, English Mouse Hole Anvs. Solid Box Vices Smiths Bellows Sledge and Hand Hammers, Cotton Cards, Wool do Coffee Mills assorted Manna
 Rope, Jute do., Bench Screws, Fore Jack and Smoothing Planes. Cotton and Jute Bed Cords Plow
 Lines, Stocks and Dies, Double Hand Screw Plates
 Tea Kettles, Brass do, Porcelain do., Sauce Pans
 Shoe Thread assorted, Shaving. Shoe and Horse Brushes, Curry Combs. Horse Nails, Iron Wedges
 Sad Irons Short Handle Pans, Coopcrs Froes, Trace and Log Chains, Corn Mills, Drawing Knives, Gun Flnts, Marbles assorted. Waffle Irons, Hand Axes Hunters do., Boys do., Claw llatehets Shinglng do
 Lathing do, ,Steely yards Iron Polished and Brass Han dled Shovels and Tongs, Auger Handles Stock Locks
 Rural do., Mineral and w hite do., Desk Drawer and Chest Locks, Rural Spring and Thumb Latches | Pasters Trowels, Brass, Iron and Japancd Candle Sticks. Shutters, Brittania Teapots and Pitchers
 Spirit Levels Brar Scythes, Tin Plates, Forks and Skimmers Bishops X Fruits Hand Saws, T. d Strap
 Hinges Halter Chains, Adzes, Cast Butts, Table do
 Iron and Steel Squares Backing, Blue eyed and Car | pet Tacks, Gun Caps, Mill and Hand Saw Files Bright and Gnncave Augers, Brace and Btts Firmer and Socket Chissels, Table and Tea Spoons Table and Pocket Cutlery, Game Bags, Powder Flasks
 Horse Rasps, Gun Locks and Triggers Birdie Bitts, Spurs and in fact every article in the Hardware line | May P. 1856 UJTTT X POPE
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
General Land Office Na.

Notecis hereby given, that all the reserved lands not taken for the grant and remaining to tho United states OUTSIDE OF THE SIX MILE LIMITS of the grant and Fulton railroad and its branches not hitherto re stored to market, and which were subject to entry and location the date of withdrawal. will be opened to sale and entry at the ordinary minimum price on and after the days hereinafter mentioned, to wit:
 Office at Jackson, Missouri, on Monday, the Sd day of November, 1856.
 Office at Batesville, Arkansas, on Monday the 10th day of November, l656
 Office at Little Rock. Arkansas, on Monday, the Sd day of November, 1856.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
BOOK IsINDEisY,

BOOA BINDTRi. IENRG JACOBi still carries on the book | binding business, the corner of Markham and Louisiana streets, in al; its branches. and is pre- pared to execute all orders in his line moderate pr- ccS and on short notice.
 All orders left at the True Democrat office will be attended to, without extra charge. Anril .h ,h4 lv
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09

f.NR tIEE'S Patent Upright Saw Mill, nve ented by | M Benl Frazee, experienced mechanic, for which he received letters patent, dated October -, IS53 which time nearly hundred of them have put in operation in different parts of the United States, and their vaue and efficiency thoroughly by practical eypermen
 It has been examined by hundreds the mechanics and machnists in the country, and il has been admitted by all
 that for cheapnes durability and efficiency, is far superior to anything of the kind before produced, and eventually take the place of nearly all the now in use We purpose in this paper give plain of it's instructions its advantages prices particulars hich
 those interested would wish know before purchasing.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
LARD AND CANyAssED HAMS.

TNHE subscriber has some 5000 lbs. of No. family \ Lard. and about the quantity of superior Canyassel Hams for sale. Also small lot of shoul ders. JOHN ROBINS.
 Aur 7o 1c5f fl
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
BLACKSMITH TOOLS. ETC.

LUST RECEIVED J 6 large size Smiths Bellows;n
 10 '' Mouse-hole Anvls;
 10 " " Solid Box Vices.
 Carpenters Tools in great variety. with full as sortment of Hardware Cutlery Nails Castings lror etc., etc. MERRlCK & WASSEII. Sept ?. 1856
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
NOrih oI the base line and west Of the hitl
 principal meridian.

Townships five, sx,* and seven, of range eigAtee0. Townships five, siX,# seven, and eight, of range niHetcct.
 Townships six, scyen,* and eight of range t,centy Townships six, scycn,* eight and nine, of range tSceHty-oDe.
 Townships seven, eight,* nine, and ten of range t1ohtg-hco.
 Townships seven, eight, nine, and ten, of range t10eHty-three.
 Townships eight, nine,* and ten, of ranges tce.ty- foVr and tfentg.fre.
 Townships eight, nine@ ten and eleven, of ranges t,reatg sir tcea-$erca, tcentgei and tCentynine Townships eight, nine, and ten of ranges Mjrty and Otdtg-one.
 Townships seven, eight, and nine, of range Mify-
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
ECLIPSE LIVERY AND SALE
MILLINERY AND FANCY STORE.

MILL!NF.Nf AND r ANCI OIVNE' EXS> NERS. BROGAN has opened O. SRH ton, next door to the store of c. J.~-SA-> sss (3,E Krebs near the corner of East Main and N Walnut streets, where she has a beautiful assortment of Millinery and Ladies Fancy Goods of all descriptions which she will sell low for cash. She is prepared for Dress making, Bonnet trim ming and every kind of work in that line. Orders from the country promptly attended to.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
ENGRAVING.

R. VEETER is now in Little Rock. and prepar- J. ed to execute all kinds of engraving on any de- scription of metal such as rings seals breastpns, silver ware. etc.. etc. Enquire at the book bindery Aug. l2, 1856 3m
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09

1A COILS Manila Rope; lO 60 kegs Cut Nails;
 l dog Corn Mills;
 lT '' Brass Kettles;
 " Hunts Kentucky and Yankee Axes:
 8 dog Grass, Bush and Grain Scythcs and a variety of Carpenters Tools, Files, etc. in store and for sale by WM. GEORGE t& BRO. .IulN Il lSnG.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
Notice fo pro.E,nufiGu Claimants.
HATS AND CAPS.

A LUST received direct from Boston, a CD SDJ complete assortment of Summer hssA Hats. consisting ill part of the following: Gents fine Edged Leghorn Hats;
 '' " Bound ' .'
 '' '' Black '' q
 ' ' Wide Brim Panama Hats; < ' Black ''Cass" < '' '' Rose Cold (.
 < Black Wool Mayor
 < Cold Palm Leaf ' White '' Boys q Bound Leghorn
 '' ' Cold Palm Leaf <
 ss .s White ''
 :. z Black Wool Mayor ''
 q |" Black Cloth Caps; Childs' !" Velvet Turbans, etc., etc.; And for sale low for cash, by June "A. 1856. M. OSBORN.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
ITS PROBABILITY.

One great point of superiority in the mill portability
 the with which moved from place to place. taking the few pieces with which compos ed 10 the logs instead of hauling the logs from long distances m
 This fact m regard to the m renders the purchase it, in all eases, safe investment, will always be saleabe property. The whole establishment weighs about c10O pounds aud with three teams be easily ed the rate of from thirty to forty miles per day Thus, when done it's work at place. it is ready on eithe, upon the mountains the valleys wherever the may require its labor
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
MEMPHIS ADVERTISEMENT. NEW STORE! NEW GOODS
 LOONEY & CO.,.

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN AMERICAN AND FOREIGN
 Dry Goods, No. 2S6 Main Street, Between Madison and Monroe Grahalns Old Stand,
 Memphis, Tenn. ENIE are now offering one of the best assorted w stocks of American and Foreign DRY GOODS ever offered in the South and we are prepared to sell them at exceedingly low prices, as our stock was bought by an experienced buyer at the lowest prices FOR CASH.
 We especially invite the attention of country mer chants. Planters Retailers, and all others re turing goods by the piece to give us call and examine extensive stock We are sure that we can sell them goods low if not lower, than offered in this market before. LOONEY & 60. Jugte 8 tao6 sra
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
F.. c. A T K IN $,
 -D ECEIVING, Forwarding

,lssa9zLT IC and Commission Mer-
 --r.-2sS-AA4l chant, Lake Bluff, miles above Devalfs Bluffs, White river Arkansas and 50 miles over good road from the city of Little Rocll-woud say to the public that he is prepared with large and commodous warehouses, suited to the above business and will receive and forward goods as heretofore) He has wagons and teams of his own and can pro- cure at any time sutfciency to forward without de- lay all goods and other freight committed his care He will also advance freight bills pay charges and do business up little brooner than has usually been done upon White river. No drayage will be charged goods forwarded from the bank. Persons coming here to take boat, upon other business, will find superior accommodations for themselves and horses while they remain. Address me at Lake Bluff Prai- rie county, Arkansas.
 Lake Bluff, Ark, April 22d, 1856. 2S--ly.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
The Deaf Made to Hear.

have been deaf in both my for several years, which afction affected my mind that life itself, at times, became burthcn, and almost uncomfortable to me- 1 am now one of the happiest men living. have been restored to perfect hearing by pr. Me Leod now in this city. In his examination of my ears he stated that in four operations he would give me perfect hearng and true to his word at the fourth operation heard, and so distinctly and powerfully did the sound come to my ears. that I was obliged to partially stop them with cotton until could get used to it. Those wishing to sec me can call at the steamer Parthenia. PHILLIP SHELL.
 Nov. l3 ly. Steamboat Parthenia
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
IN TIE STATE OF MISSOURI

The public sale will be held at the land office at JACKSON. commencing Monday, the HireenM dqg ot O,toJer Dert, for the disposal of the vacant public lands in such odd numbered sections above ferred to stuatodn the following named town ships, to wit:
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
ABERDEEN HOUSE AND STAGE

:..4 ys1lIE subscriber would respectfully inform
 E; -s the public. that he has recently purchased II the Aberdeen House, Stables and property at tacel thereto and assures his guests that trouble or expense shall be spared to render this FIRST CLASS HOTEL.
 The tri- weekly line of mail steamers from Napo- lcon connect regularly with four horse mail coaches from thi, place to Little Rock. thus attording the travelling public the safest surcs amd @peedieet ot getting from Memphis to Little Rock
 WASHINGTON PEBBLES, Proprietor.
 Feb. l9 l>56 lv
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
HOW MUCH IT WILL DO

Any of these mills, with eight horse power drvet, is capable of cutting six thousand feet of ordinary inch boards in twenty four hours Itmay be made much than this, by effort.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
CHOICE CLARET WINE.

CHOICE CLARET WINE. slA CASES choice Claret Wine, received per steam N~O boat Fox, and for sale by
 July p. 1856. RAPLEY, HANGER & co.
 NOTICE. VsNHE undersigned respectfully informs the ladies IL and the public generally, that he paints Land scapes, taken from nature as well as fancy for the use ol fire- Screans and Window Curtains: also Signs. The work shall always be done in the neatest style at very low prices.
 Those who wish to patronize me, are requsted to leave their orders at Mr. Henry Jacobis book binder July 29, 1856. PAUL R. KRONE.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
AUCTION HOOM-.;. D. FITZGERALD.
 AuctiOneer,

\ x. Johnson's store next door to $. .Iaseph'. old | stand. Main street Little Rock Ark.
 Particular attention paid to selling Merchandizc Furniture. Horses. etc.. at Auction on private sale- share of public patronageis solicited
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09

Income on invests and
 interest ............. 50705 56 Less loss on do...... 30l4 3S
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09

Premiums the prior year
 were. 12S4240 ST
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
North of the base line and east of the fifth
principal meridian.

Township twenty-five, of range fire.
 Townships twcn. y-two and twenty three, of range sir.
 Townships twenty two, twenty three and twenty four, of range strea.
 Townships twenty-two, twenty ,three twenty four and twenty five, of range eight
 Townships twenty-two, twenty three, twenty four and twenty-five, of range piae.
 Townships twenty-three, twenty-four, twenty-five and twenty six of range ten.
 Townships twenty five and twcnty-sx of range Clerea.
 Townships twenty six and twenty seven, of range Miiteea.
 Townships twenty-five, twenty-six and twenty seven. of range toafeeR.
 East half of township twenty-five and townships twenty six and twenty seven. of range ftteeu.
 Townships twenty five, twenty-six, twenty and twcnty-cigAt, of range SfIteea
 Townships twenty-siX, twenty seven and twenty eight of range eyeateen.
 Also public su!e will be held at the land office at PALMYRA, commencing on Monday ts0entieth d0y f Oa6er neJt, for tLe disposal of the vacant public lands in such odd numbered sections above dcscrb cd, situated within SIX MILES of the Hannibal and St: Joseph railroad, in the following named town sliuS. to wit
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09

Premiums for the year ,524, sos g
 Less Return Premiums. 3I,166 %
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09

We furnish these mills boltS screws be,ng forty eight feet of segmen for carriage and everything all com plete, excepting long bed pieces carriage; also engines and boilers all complete, the following pces For Mill without power. er,..................S A50 00 ' with ten horse power b................. 1850 co
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
HARDMARE. CITrERLY. ETC.

UST received per steamer Fox. 4S kegs Boston Cut Nails and for sale by HUTT X POPE.
 I,,lx
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
JAMES TUNNAH

Marble Dealer, Little Rock, Ark.
 AS just received and will constantly fEA Il keep on hand full assortment of SyNAlR,9 Italian and American Marble. and will NhT'lii furnish Monuments, Grave Stones and ysLIx. Tomb Slabs of every description the NMT most reasonable terms and in good style. SSAAN He will also make bureau tops, table tops, H&-I and do every kind of work in his line.- @& His yard is on Markham street. Sept. IS. 1853.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09

Surplus ofthe year carried, l,305,591 fl To Cr., Safety Fund for
 contingent reserve..... 235, ,439 53
 --- $l Al ,03l fl The Company has cash assets of $l 00073 60 The Total Losses paid by this Company in thirty
 seven years ending the present time: In Fire Department. 8,SSl.387 59 Inland do 567,627 3l
 ---- s9 ,429 .ol4 90 Nearly 95O0 000 of losses it solely has been the means of equa1izing to the public benefit. For 57 years this Company has paid an earned d- vidend averaging annually per cent. on the capital stock. The insured, however, have had paid them Sl -4pcr cent. of the gross premiums back in the shape of losses, and the renang IS If per cent. of receipts have been apportioned to agents expenses, taxes, support of fire companies and dividends. The following gentlemen were unanimously re- elected Directors for the ensuing year: Thomas K. Brace, Miles A. Futile, Robert Buel, F. c. Ripley, Roland Mather, Drayton Hillyer, Samuel Tudor, Ward Woodbridge, Samuel S. Ward, Gustavus F. Davis, Joseph Church, E. A. Bukeley Ebenezer Flower, Walter keney Henry z. Pratt. Austin Dunham,
 Thos. A. Alexander.
 THOS. A. BRACE President,
 F. G. RIPLEY Vice President. TIiOS. A. ALEXANDER Sec'y. Applications promptly attended to by
 VIM. B. WAIT, Agent, July 20 1856. In Little Rock. Ark.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
COMPREHENSIVE.

COMPTON 4 SMITH, Attorney at Law, Prince ton Dallas cO.. Arks. Dec. 31, 1854
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
DRUGS & MEDICINES
Sa7 k. II. iUMMEL, Main Street. ~.1
 El LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. ia Wholesale and Retail Drus S+aS

HAS always on hand, for sale, Drugs MAJ, eines and Chemicals, Dye-stufs, Oils. Pair,. PaI, rior qualities of Perfumery, genuine N@r are sule Cologne-variety of fine Soaps hair tooth fc.bna b5'na paint Brushes; surgical and dental Instr1mcntsaih and Irrsses and Supporters of all kinds; real IIaro,n dies; Spices, Syrups, Extracts and Essences for na- ary use; all the patent or proprietary Medcinou., the day; Writing lnks variety of Pens, PencT'e oi PaPer special agents of the celebrated HooaonJ man Bitters; McLeans Volcanc Oil IinimrntN per and's of the University of Free Medicine of Pbn9T
 pha; Fever and Auge Tonic Mixture; BIacLba,uuagl- syrup; Remedies for the Lungs; Remedies far hy
 PepSEa and Indigestion; Family anti Billions P; ys etc., etc. o1 articles,
 Having purchased for cash, am enabled to ..r pure and genuine. o oe Fresh,
 orderS rom the country promptly filled. and so,i. l july IT, 1855. ly R. II. IjTNNFTI qHaSa4ty.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
North of the base line and west of the fifth
 principal meridian.

Townships ,iity-six iny-seven,* and fifty eight, of range NIi5tcoH
 The townships designated thus are wholly within the limits of the six sections in width on each side of said roads and branches and the remaining town ships are only partly within said limits as designated on the diagrams which have been furnished to the re- speetve district land offices by the Commissioner of the General Land Office.
 Lands reserved for schools, military and other pur- poses, will be excluded from the sales.
 The lands will be sold sUBJEoT TO THE RIGHT OF WAY granted by the acts of 10th June 1852 and 9tb February. 1858, for said railroads and branches and the particular tracts cut by the routes will be sold as containing the quantities respectively shown on the official plats without deduction.
 Each sale will be kept open for time sufficient admit of offering all the lands, but exceeding two weeks and applications to make private entries at the minimum of S2 50 per of the lands offered under this proclamation will not be received until }. aiter the close of the public sales.
 1iyen under my hand. at the city of Washington. llS nth day of June, anno Domini one thousand z sht hundred and ffty-six By the President: IAOS. A. HENDRICKS. Commissioner
 of the General Land Office.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09
ENTERTAINMENT.

-. VINIE subscriber is prepared to oenertalh tf". @ ],,,; u velerS on good terms. at his place two mico --tAA north of Little Rock, on the Northern Mht"! road, leading to Van Buron and Fort smith.
 He also has Blacksmith ship in full blast, and will do all kinds of work in his line.
 June IT. lS56 If WILSON A. PURDoM'
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09

JUST RECEIVED QY steamer Fox, splendid assortment of Goods, ID consisting in part of Calicoes, Ginghams, Swiss Jaconet, Cottonades, Linens, etc., etc. Also splendid assortment of Gents Furnishing Goods, which will be sold low by
 M. HAPPECK, Middle door Badgetts New Building Maine st. July P, 1856
The true Democrat., 1856-09-09

'. R. SMOTHER, Attorney at Law, Greenvillc | Washington county, Miss. Commissioner of deeds for Tennessee, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas and Geor- gia N. B.-Will attend to the collection of claims in adjoining counties and Land Agency, in Washing | ton