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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-04-07
HAVANA.

Tks steamship Black Warrior, CAptsm o'A"',
- w.OyIssn via Havana Mach 9i' a"'"a
a An carr boar on Saturday morning Prom Havana
NE nave 10 report the usasl quiet and aesnh I" poo
81 psvs of interest. The weather Vsy WARN, oa'
q hsshA Of the city 10 still excelent The American
vsr vsssels have sn for hsfsnzss; several English
saa1 remain In port.
v,-~ Oar ovs Csnsspes1snt
HAVANA, Monday, March 81, 1856.
Iye.rn that the man Qaaco Ambrister, who had
Hesn brought from Nassau. n. p, and unjastly
cola into Slavery in this Island, 10 which state Of
cruel bondage be had for q long number OF years
lsen most improperly held, having either got tired
waiting for the decisiOn Of the Captain General re-
syoctipe bis case, or else having by some means OBJ
ained an milling that that decision would be ANITA
ysrsble to him, lately managed 10 present himsaf
- board the British ship-oftbe-line Powerful DOW
h the harbor, dem anding that protection wncn,
a q British subject, was bis due, and WHICH, 81
course, was immediately granted. In consequence
be 10 nov freeman. r.
The clipper. ship Sea Witch, Capt. Lang, from
Bops. Kong, with 500 Asiatic free coionists,
vent ashore early on the morning OF FRIDAY isst,
ssms twelve or fourteen miles TO the westward OF
~ Moro Castle Happily, the officers, crew, and
a. Asiaties. have all been saved, bat the ship,
VAN. IL . complete wreck. There are various
tories ia circulation TO the cause OF her having
ssse ashore.
The British Admiral, Fanshaw, in the line-oi-
battle ship BOscaWen, with the screw steamer
Termsgant, the 70 gun chip Powerful, and the
brig. Of, war Arab IL now here. The United states
frieate Potomac, slo0ps-ofwsr haratsga ana W
spe. and the steamer Fulton, have left US, after
visIt Of about a weeks duration, and believe
are now at MstaDzas.
Among the clearaDces at Nuevitas durng
hast week, / observe the American brig Favor
lie, with cargo Of run for Bathurst, Africa.
Although Bathurst Ia a British settlement, yet 90
singular cargo being sent to Africa naturally e1-
cites suspicion, and rely upon 1t, the fasonte, On
AsY return will be duly watched and cared for.
The weather, which week before last was un.
usually warm for the season, has again become cool
and delightful at morning and evening. blanket
at night is no longer uncomfortable.
am sorry to add, the military hospitals are
crowded with yellow-feyer patients, and that that
disease prevails among the merchant shipping ana
Che unaeclimated Latives Of the Canary Islands In
ouY city
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-04-07
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FIRE IN FIRST AVENUE.

TIRE IN FIRST Avenue.
At n o'clock on Saturday night csmpheoe lamp
exploded in the barber shop No. 375 First svcnue,
destroying the contents Of the show. window. Dam
are about SOS.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-28
THE STATE OF ARKANSAS,

To the Shcrifs of the several counties in said State
 Greeting
 WHEREAS, The laws of the United States and of this State require that election shall be held in the State of Arkansas, on the lst Tuesday in November next, for the election of four electors for the election of President and Vice President of the United States.
 Now. therefore, I, ELIAS N. CONWAY, Cover nor of the State of Arkansas do hereby declare and make known that said election shall be held in tbe respective counties of the State of Arkansas the said lst Tuesday in November, A. D. lS56 being the 4th day of said month for the election of FoUR ELEC- for the said State, to vote fof the election ot President and Vice President of the United States Each legal of this State will have the right to vote for four persons for electors by law all four of
 the electors to be elected by the qualified voters 1 of the whole State
 Said election to be conducted by the indges who held the general election in August last and under the regulations required by law in holding said general election and the sherfs of the several coun ties in this State hereby required to cause said election to be held according to law. The returns of said election will be made by the Clerks of the ro counties to the Governor of this State in the man. prescribed by section of chapter sixtytwo of 1 the Digest of the Statutes of Arkansas" In testimony whereof, have hereunto set my hand, and caused the seal of the State of | Arkansas to be affixed at Little Rock on the 26th day of September, A. D 1856. ELIAS N. CONWAY. By the Governor
 DAVID B. GREER, Secretary of State. Sept. 30, '5s.-5w.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-28
W. J. FUCKERS CHOLERA SYRUP

w. J. FUCKERS CHOLERA SYRUP For the Cure cf Cholera, Fl4r, Dysenteyy, 2.
 rhea, G'1p'ng Pains, Sick and Nervous k
 ache, Pain or Sickness oJ' tue Stomach
 short, tor al irragalarty of the Bo,cels ii
 no equal.
 NHE Proprietor iG presenting this medicine {, Il community where il is but little kuown. i, ' aware that there are persons who not only cr, . humoug" about medicines, but about every else with winch they are not acquainted; and all had been of this class we would now be Tyi the dark ages. But the inquiring and investis mind has shed light upon every denart,ne, Science, and there Is not Doctor Farmer or ehanic, in your community but can look back a few short years and be aStonished at the ranid provements T ade in Medicine, Agriculture and chanisnl. We live in an age of improvement a will not do to say that man will fail at unv tlin undertakes. You must know that new remedie being discovered every year for mans beneft;so friends, give this medicine fair trial. Bloody Cholt ra and Diurrhea are carving off tbousapd our fellow citizens annually and it would be al sing to our country if some medicine could be tocure diseases so fatal in their consequent B. I'd end have given years of study. and can now tidcntly assert that have succeeded in getting medicine for the cure of the above diseases, ss challenge the world to produce its equal
 This preparation having been tested and Gpr by the best Physicians of the country now sb unequalled by any medicine of like kind in thew It's effect for revealing Pains in the Bowels, q Diarrhoea, and other diseases of the Bowels. ard ing them at the same time in good healthy colB has been truly astonishing.
 | would respectfully ask the ladies, whom seems to have set apart as nurses for the afi1 try this medicine, and if it proves good, to p mend it to their neighbors.
 | The following are few of the physicians testify to the virtue of this medicine 1 A. G. MoWlILIAMS, NJ. D.. Fulton, , c. F. CONDkY. M. D., Bexar Ala | SAML. D. BUCK. NJ. D.. Hopkinsvillei | The pamphlets contain numerous other cert from druggists and physicians and can be had from Dr. J. J. McAmont de Co.
 | For sale in Little Rock by Dr. J. J. McAln Co.,, and by merchants and druggists ge 1 throughout the State. June 10 lS56--lt
The true Democrat., 1856-10-28

HAS been before the public more than 20 years, and IS deservedly popular in the cure of spavins, Sweeney Ringbone, Windgalls. Pole Evil, Callous, Cracked Heels Gall of all kinds, Fresh Wounds, Sprains, Bruises Fistula, Sit fast, Sand Cracks, Strains, Lameness, Foun- dered Feet Scratches or Grease, Mange. Foot Rot in Sheep, Garget in Cows, Rheumatism, Bites of Animals, External Poisons Painful Nervous Affections Frost Bites, Bols. Corns, Whitlows. Burns and Scads. Chillblans, Chap- ped Hands, Cramps Contractions of the Mus cles, Swellings. Weakness of the Joints, Caked Breasts, Sore Nipples, Pies .tc.
 eE Pamphlets gratutously furnished by agents with Testimonials of its utility.
 All orders addressed to the Propretors, M. H. TUCKER & Co.,, Lockport, N Y.
 sW For sale by Druggists and Merchants gen. era..y, through the United States, British Possess sions. and other Countries Arl hy
 R. L. DODGE, Little Rock, And by Druggists and Merchants, in every towl in the vicinity; wholesale by dealers in Medicine i, New Orleans, Philadelphia, New York, and in al large towns and cities.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-28
MEDICAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
pr. Tutewiler,s Celebra,ed Pile Ointment.

4 Ceyta5n Cure for One Disedse. yTNHE unprecedented success: with which the above u medicine has met, wherever il has been in- troduced has induced the subscribers, who have the ra0aalrecpe and the entire control of the Ointment to bring it before the public put up in sty and reduced price, relying uponi its well known virtues for future success This preparation is the sures that is now in for this most distressing and oftentimes most dangerous disease. There is perhaps few dis eases to which adult persons arc more subject than Pa7es, and few, more distressing and troublesome A Medicine, therefore. that can be recommended with confidence all will admit is great deseratum and the inventor of such preparation shoudhe entitled to the gratitude of those afflicted with that dsease- We might publish many certificates that we have in possession from otour best citizens Tn praise of it, but think it useless For further remarks we refer you to the direction ound the box. Pre- pal ed and sold by Dr. J. J. McALMONT & co.
 New Drug Store, Little Rock. Price $l per box. liberal discount when sole by the quantity.
 May 20. 1858. 1y
The true Democrat., 1856-10-28

Notice is hereby given, that all the reserved lands taken for the grant and remaining to the United States, OUTSIDE THE LIMITS of the grant made by the of 9th February, lS53 for the Cairo and Fulton railroad and it's branches not hitherto stored to market, and which were subject to entry and location at 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, ou Monday, the lot day of November, 1856.
 Office at Little Rock, Arkansas, on Monday, the 3d day of November, 1856.
 Office at Helena, Arkansas, on Monday, the 11th day of November lS56
 Office at Clarksve, Arkansas, on Monday, the 24th day of November, 1856.
 Office at Fayetteville, Arkansas, on Monday, the Sd day of November, 1856.
 Office at Champagnolie, Arkansas on Monday, the 10th day of November 1856.
 Office at Washington, Arkansas, on Monday, the l7th day of November, 1856.
 Notice to Pre-Emption Claimants.
 Every person entitled to the right of pre- emption to any of the above lands be offered at public sae those to be restored to market is required to tabsh the to the satisfaction of the register and receiver of the proper land otfce and to make pay ment therefor within the period prescribed by law otherwise such claim will be forfeited
 THOS. A. HENDRICKS, Commissioner
 Aug. 5, '56. 13w oI the General Land Office.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-28
The Great "Dickenson" Corn
 She1leY

II HAVE purchased the Patent Right for the above h great Corn Sheer for the State of Arkansas and will at an early day possible, be- in Little Rock prepared to sell the patent rights for counties through out the entire State.
 The rights for this celebrated Cornsheller have been disposed of for every State in the Union rates, and it needs but to be seen to commend itself to every practical man. It commends itself by | lst Its GREATNESS.
 2d. Durability, simplicity, ,ightness, portability and no chance to get out of order.
 8d. The mauner of doing its work and this is curious enough. In all other machines the corn is re- moved by grinding, crushing, mashng process. but in this, it is picked off child would do with | its fingers.
 | 4th. No matter what is the size of the cob, or shape every kernel is taken off and done so neatly that not even the and that holds the corn is at all disturbed rubbed off, hence the corn is Clean, deposited in box or bag. while the cobs unhroken, are laid on side by the machine itself 5th All other machines require so much power they almost useless. while this is and fed by a boy of 12 years old, who will shell from so to 90 bushels per day.
 6th But the most wonderful performance of this curious machine, is the fact that it shells Wet and Green Corn just easily as Dry Cora. | 7th And is the ONLY machine that will seeat and shell corn for seed without injury to the gran
 VIM. HERVEY ALLEN.
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The true Democrat., 1856-10-28
GOOD BOOKS.

OOOD bOOhSs DEMOCRATS History of the United States vols :: D Irvings complete works, library edition l5 vols. Irving's conquest of Florida; Bayard Taylors Journey to Central Africa; Bayard Taylor's Land of the Saracen; Lite and Times of Henry Clay, by Cotton, vols; Last years of the life of Henry Clay, by Col ton, vol; Private correspondence of Henry Clay, by Colton, vol; Preseott's conquest of Peru, vols;
 < Mexico. 8 vols:
 Ferdinand and Isabella 5 vols.
 '' Life of Phillip Second, 3 q
 '' Miscellanies, vol. Wayerly Novels, l2 vols; Macaulay's History of England library edition, 1 vols; The works of Calhoun. vols; The works of Daniel Webster 6 vols: Life of Washington, by Irving; Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, by Abbott; Flanders lives and times of the Chief Justices: Macaulay's modern British Essaysts Lefever's Beauties of Architecture; History of Tennessee, by Ramsey; Napoleon and his Msrshals, by Headley: Washington and his Generals, by Headley; Cooper's Sea Tales, volumes;
 :. Leather Stocking Stories, volumes; Humbolt's Island of Cuba.
 Just received ut the Book Store of Sept. 2 '56 JNO. E. REARDON.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-28
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD

DUNAWAY from the subscriber, on the 9ka II night of the l4th September, 1856, three f,s miles below Pine Bluff the following negroes, -SA for whose apprehension and confinement in jail, one hundred dollars will be paid.
 DEsoRIPToN.-COMMADO 30 yeals of age. feet or 10 inches high, weighs l65 70 lbs. sore on the outside of his left leg, dark complexion.
 HENRI-23 years of age, feet high, weighs l90 lbs: dark complexion.
 FRENCH-25 years of age. copper color weighs 165 bs. very bushy head of hair. feet inches high
 JACKS years of age, weighs l45 or 50 lbs: feet inches high dark complexion.
 VASS-3o years of age, dark complexion. weighs ITO lbs; five feet or 10 inches high. ROBT. RYAN.
 It is supposed that four other negroes belonging to David Armstrong, with the above described ne- groes.
 Sept 23 le56
The true Democrat., 1856-10-28
%AL RICHARD BRAGG. Coach and Wagon Maker. ESPECTFULLY informs inc c;t;n,,

} RESPECTFULLY informs the citiyen. Q,
 Ac Little Rock and the surrounding country. tha, ne IS now prepared to make all kinds of work con sistng of Wagons, Buggies, Carts Drays and truck and timber wheels for mills and every kind of plan t"tion use Also blows and cultivators of different patterns; cotton scrapers and sweeps of various pat terms; all kinds of n and gin irons made to orila
 Repalrngs of all kinds done in the neatest style al my old stand opposite the Anthony House.
 .as On hand 80 900 feet choice seasoned lurbe, to be made up to order 'N'''0'' | Nov 22 1853 ly RH
The true Democrat., 1856-10-28
CURE OF CANCER.

ENIISs to certify, that negro girl of mine ha, II been afflicted, for year or more with (what is called an eating cancer. under her inc sore being an inch square. and eaten into the bone and Il similar sore or cancer on the heel about the size of dollar and about an inch higher than the flesh sur roundingit tried all the remedies could hear of in vain-atter physicians had failed to effect cure or afford any relief. Two months since I put he, under the treatment of Dr. Keete, now in this city, The girl is now apparently, and as helive entirely well. CHAS P EERTRANn
 Little Rock Sent 3 l4s6 a7tf
The true Democrat., 1856-10-28
UEMPSTEAD'S ARKANSAS CIRCUIT
 COURT REPORTS.

kF JaseS drgucu dnu U6teTmined m the O United States. Supreme Court for the Territory of Arkansas, from 1920 to lS?8; md in the United States District Court for the Dis trict of Arkansas, from lS36 to ls47 and in the U S. Circuit Court for the District of Arkansas in the Ninth Circuit. from 1889 to 1858. By Samuel H. Hampstead l vol vo. Price S5.
 Just received and for sale at the book store frs. floor above the Anthony House.
 Sept. 2, 1856 JNO. P. BRANDON.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-28
WANTED.

A Large quantity of Beef Hides, Pel- . IA tries and Bees Wax: for which the A highest price will be paid by
 Oct. '56. TATE & MOORE
The true Democrat., 1856-10-28
HARDWARE.

NE E have just received large addition to our
 W already & full supply of Hardware consist E ing of Corn Mills, all sizes, Wilson's Coffee Mills fE 100 pair Trace Chains, twist and open links. Loo A Chains, Fifth Chains, Breast Chaigs, Chain CshIes suitable for Mills or Steamboas, Griffin .S Germans Il. s Nails, Wrought Spikes and Nails asst'd. C1l- Quarter Axes, etc., Collins Claw and Shinyle Hatch cts etc., German Eng. and Am. Blister Steel Enc. Cast Steel and variety of other articles too numer ous 10 mention. RAPLEY, HANGER tS co.
 Sent. l6 lSSk- -
The true Democrat., 1856-10-28
SADDT,ERY.

ME have opened lot of splendid Saddiery. com l. w pri>ing every thing in that line Saddles Hri
 dles Martingales. GiIths. Circinges Saddle alets
 Strrups. Bride Filings. Birdie Bitts, Cow Hides T OK Thongs, etc.. etc. Call and see for yourself. Sent lh 1SG6 NEWRERN 4 HITGUES
The true Democrat., 1856-10-28
JAMES TUNNAH.

AS just received and will constantly
 E = = ' !. EEA II keep on hand full assortment of EHlE,s,s Italian and American Marble and will a4k1H'Ftl furnish Monuments, Grave Stones and s5A1a Tomb Slabs of every description on the rNI> most reasonable terms and in good stvle ESHA He will also make bureau tops table tops sk and do every kind of work in his line- @@ His yard is on Markham street. Sept. IS. 1855.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-28
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.

MAY 5sh from 1, subscriber on Sday -Eof black complexion. bald headed. chunky built rather quick spoken and ~ps when speaking, age be- tween forty ard fifty years. Is supposed that he is trying to make his way to the Indian nation on the border of Arkansas. The above reward will be paid for his delivery to me in Farmerville La or safely lodged in some jail so that can get him.
 II. c. GLASSON. Far,nerville, La.. July l 1856. 4S-3m
The true Democrat., 1856-10-28
CIRCULAR SAVING. TURNING. e,c

~ M. ua ( TIE subscriber has taken the < 1 Furniture Establishment for merly occupied by Geo. Berryman fYEISE- m this city and iS prepared to ma el/-, nutacture all descriptions O. ouoe- hod Furniture, on short notice and { Joo terms He expects also to keep general assortment of Furn- ture constantly on hand.
 iiis urning Lathe enables him to furnish Billiard and Alley Balls and indeed every descrption of ng, Tn good style and on short notice
 carpenters and others desiring circular wing done VIII ma It to their advantage to give him cali
 .Y Undertaking promptly attended to.
 Aug. IA 1855. 2ICcET
The true Democrat., 1856-10-28
MILLINERY AND FANCY STORE.

E&Go AiRS. BROGAN has opened a O. ENM 1'E store of the above descrip- [S v 8 E tion- next door to the store of C. J. >2A-- es es.y+ krebs, near the corner of East Main and 3S~ < Walnut streets, where she has 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-triln- ming, and every kind of work in that line. Orders from the country promptly attended to.
 \. B.-She has just returned from New Orleans with fresh supply of the most beautiful and fash ionable Ladies Goods ever offered in this market.
 Spnt I956
The true Democrat., 1856-10-28
[. E. CAV. J. E. JAMESON. GA w & JAMISON. CIVIL ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS
 -AND-
 General Land Agents.

 HAVING recently entered into a co-partnership. LII and established permanent office are prepared to all work in all the branches of our profes sion in the State of Arkansas and adjoining States viz: All kinds of surveys-Rai,road surveys, Levee surveys and locations; plans estimates etc; surveys of plantations and swamp lands; and designs and es- inmates for drainage of lands, water-worbs and river improvements All kinds of work in graduation measured and reported in detail. Plans and speeif- cations furnished for bridges wood brick and stone. Typographical, Geographical and Ilydrographical drawings executed and Autographs supplied by skill | ful artists.
 We will attend to the location, purchase and sale o1 swamp and government lands, in the Helena and Jacksonport districts Having an extensive acquant- ance with the swamp and government lands lying in these districts we are prepared to make favorable To- cations and give reliable information. We will fur nlsh correct map and give detailed description of all lands that we may locate.
 we Will, II desired, for small compensation pay all taxes and assessments upon property left with us | Aaoress' CAV & JAMESON. Sept. 30. '56 -3m. Pov % uoIo,a Arl,
The true Democrat., 1856-10-28
USE DODGE,s WARRANTED BELLS.

Made by the Mountaineers.
 Who learned the value of a Bell.
 After hunting cows and steers
 The number of years we'll not tell. EA A ND again we say to the wise. if vou womb E-E 1A by the small sum of dollar or two save @.O hundreds of dollars worth of time labor. va- luable stock. and thousand other vexations USr DODGES WARRANTED BELLS, the largest of which are heard three and under favorable circum. stances, even four or five miles distant. A good assortment and eupply on hand. and fo, soie oy D. BENDER May 6, 1858.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-28
DRUGS & MEDICINES
PfNUUIo ~ MEDICINFS S R. Fl. HUMMEI., Main Street =, 1 LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, G Wholesale and Retail Drug

AS always on hand, for sale, Drngs N.S. !, cnes and Chemicals, Dye-stpfs, Ois, Paiali Psvl sarnsnG.: window glass, Putty, Glass ware snI@ nor , qualities of Ierfumery genuine Maria FariS. tologne- variety of fine Soaps; hair, tooth fes5 paint Brushes; surgical and dental lnstrumsr'.,a ana drusses and Supporters of all kinds; real Havsr, dies; Spices, Syrups Extracts and Essences or nlsa bran ary use; all the patent or proprietary Medcinss a, the day. Writing Inks; variety of Pens. Penr ol Taper; special agents of the celebrated Elooaand G
 man bltters; McLeans Volcanic Oil Iinimort. p 1vf- ands ot the University of free Medicine of P6iIoGT phla; Fever and Auge Tonic Mixture: Blockh"ruuglt syrup; Remedies for the Lungs; Remedies for ny PepSla and Indigestion; Family anti Bilious pi', etc.. etc. ' "iLeles
 Hanng purchased for cash, am enabled to ..r as low as any establishment. Warranted to be aI pure and genuine " '' ifeSh
 Orders from the country promptly flied and s.... faction gnarantied with regard to price and nnalt Jui' i'' i0''' " R. II. HUMMEL M D'