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PAY FOR LANDS.

FESIiE undersigned will be the places herein nam -E- ed at the times designated for the purpose of collecting money due the State of Arkansas, for "lNTERNAL IMPROVEMENT" SEMINARY, ,' and ''SA- LINE LANDS" to wit
 At bardanelle, Yell county, on the Soth day o1 May, 1856.
 At Norristown, Pope county, on the 8lst of May, 1856.
 AtJacksonport, Jackson county during the first three days of Circuit Court, in June. 1858. At Batesvile, Independence county, the 18th day of June, 1856.
 And at Searcy, White county during the first two days ot Circuit Court, commencing 4th Monday in June, 1856.
 At which times and places he hopes to meet all persons in the counties named who are indebted to the State for lands.
 JOHN T. TRIGG, Land Attaaey
 and .Stafe CMlector, A'kanSas. May % IS5S Aw
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 yours, MRS. E. BEARDSLY.
Rr00Iffld Jan 10 1ess

RRoF. WooD-Dear Sir Having made trial of your Hair Restorative. it gives pleasure to saw that its effect has been excellent in removing inflammation dandruff and constant tendency to itching. with which have been troubled from childhood and has also restored my hair, which was becoming grey. to its original color. have used no other article with anything like the same pleasure and profit
 ours truly, J. K. BRAGG
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RECTIFIED WUISKEy.

NIFTY bbls. 0. V. Whiskey: 1 25 half bbls. 0. V Whiskey Received per White Bluff and for sale by May 8, 1856. RAPLEY, HANGER & co. Sugar. Coffee, and Molasses, etc. I4S LBS. Choice Brown Sugar, in barrels; Il ,f O ST65 lbs. Prime Brown Sugar in barrels; S,l75 lbs. Prime Green Rio Coffee;
 l5 bbs. Choice Reboiled Molasses
 ? Sugar House &
 80 half bbls. Choice Reboiled Molasses
 tierce New Rice;
 1 bbl. Crushed Sugar. Received per steamer Moses Greenwood and for sale by RAPLEY, HANGER & co. May S. 1856.
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TO BANK DEBTORS.

THE undersigned have on hand some State Bonds l for sale for cash or credit, on terms and in amounts to suit purchasers having fractional sums to pay either of the Banks of this State.
 WATKINS 61 GALLAGHER. Little Rock July 3. 1855 6m
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Great Cure of Dyspepsia.

c. q. MER>HON, Merchant, says:
 .Sim 'snrHle, Shelby o., Ay March 80. 1855.
 ''Thc German Bitters give general satisfaction. and herewith hand you certificate of Mir Morton Be'Aley, respectable farmer of this county"
 .SinaosonrH2e, Ky. March 90, 1S55-Dcar Sr-I would inform you that have been afflicted for seve- ra years with DySpepsja in very aggravated form, for which used SarsapaIilla and various other dies. without obtaining any relief. From the various testimonials in favor of lioohands German Bitters, l was induced to try them and now state with plea sure. that through their I enjoying better health than have done for years past, and cheer fully recommend the Btters to all afflicted with that terrible dis Respectfully, yours,
 ToDr. C. NJ. Jackson. MORTON BERKELEY.
 See advertisement. May Is. 1856 1t
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SARAH BROWN.
.N. L0uiS. March [ 1e5i

St' |o"fS, March ', 1854. PROF. Wood-Dear Sir My hair commenced fal- ling of some three or four years since snd continued to do so until became quite bald l tried all the popular remedies of the day. but no effect At last was induced to try your celebrated Hair Restorative and am very happy to say it is doing wonders. have now fine growth of young hair, and cheerfuly recommend it's use to all similarly afflicted.
 A. c. WILLIAMSON, l33 2d-st
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.S. Louts, October 24, 1858.

RRoF. o. J. Woo1-Dear Sir; At your request willingly give you statement of the effects of your Restorative upon my hair. I commenced its us.. when my hair quite gray, and l soon began 10 sec its effects in restoring the natural ud to ii: i'm mediatey began to change to its natural color until it is entirely restored and from carefully watchngits effects, am satisfied that it is not only entirely healthy in it's effect, but that if faithfully applied ac cording to directions, no lady will be disappointed l therefore cheerfuy recommend it to my friends and all who have use for such an article
 Respectfully yours, MRS. E. BEARDSIY
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\ CONY of a Letter.

ter York, July l5, 1855. Dr. H. T. HELMBoLD.
 DEAR SIR: Your Fluid Extracts certainly high ly concentrated find thom the most active have ever used, and consider them well worthy the conf dence of the fa:ulty in all the complaints for which they are designated. If you can use this to any ad vantage, you are at perfect liberty to dos am,
 Very respectfully, yours,
 J. K. CLARK, NJ. D., Troy. (See advertisement Helmbold's Genuine Prepara-
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SPRAYED OR STOLEN.

FENWO bay mare mules medium size four years old,
 A raised and driven by Yancey Bracy, from South ern Missouri to Desha county, Ark. Left my plan tation on the Arkansas river. on the 18th of April lastbrand not certainly recollected, probably the initials J. B. the left shoulder. liberal reward will be paid for the delivery of the mules at my plan tation in Desha county or for any information respect ing them. A. l.. BURROW.
 May % 1854 3t
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WORMS! WORMS!

.s3" A great many learned treatise have been writ tcn explaining the origin of. and classifying the worms generated in the human system. Scarcely any topic of medical science has elicited more acute observation and profound research; and vet physi- cians are very much divided in opinion the sub feet. It must be admitted. however. that after all q mode of eNpeling these worms and purifying the body from their presence. of more value than the wsest dis Iuisitons to the origin. The eypelliug agent has at length been found Dr. KLaat's Ter mtage prepared by Fleming Bros. is the much sought after specific and has already superseded all other worm medicines, is efficacy being universally ac- knowlcdged by medical practitioners.
 .S5 Purchasers will be careful to ask for DIR. NJ LANES CELEBRATED NERMIFUGE, manufac turtd by FLEMING EROS. of Pittsburgh, Pa. All other Vermiluges n comparison worthless. Dr.. M'Lmo's genuine Ncrmifuge, also his celebrated Liver Pii}s, can now be had at al respectable drug stores. None yfnaine 'rithout Me Sa9Datuyem m
 II FLEMING BROS.
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A nnA LBS Tableware Castings, consisting of 4,OOO Skillets, Ovens, Stew Kettles Odd Lids, Pots, Kettles, Tea Kettles and Waffle Irons. also 25 pair Dog Irons. VIM. GEORGE & BRO.
 MnN 1Snf.
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Col. Herbert admitted to Bail-Mr. Ful- ler's Speech.

Washington, Monday, May F. Judge Crawford required bail of Col. Her. bert in the sum of $1O OOO to answer the charge of manslaughter, which he gave
 MT. Fuller made speech in the House to. day which is pronounced by his friends as ex- ceedng all his previous efforts. One thousand copies of it were ordered to be printed.
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pr. TutewiIer,s Celebrated piIe Ointment.

4 Ctrtaia Cure for One Disease.
 VgNIEunprecedented success, with which the above 1 medicine has met, wherever il has been in- troduccd has induced the subscribers, who have the olgih0i and the entire control of the Ointment to bring it before the public put up in style and reduced price, relying upon its well known virtues for future success This preparation is the surest that is now in use for this most distressing and oftenmes most dangerous disease. There is perhaps few dis eases to which adult persons are more subject than I1(eS, and few more distressing and troublesome Medicine therefore, that can be recommended with confidence, all will admit is great deSideratuna, and the inventor ot such preparation should be entitled to the gratitude of those afflicted with that diseas2- We might publish many certificates that we have iu our possession from of our best citizens in praise of it, but we thnkit useless. For further remarks refer you to the direction :4 ounu the box. Pre- pared and sold by Dr. J. J. McALMONT dS co.
 New Drug Store, Little Rock. May % lS56 ly
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C 0 NJ NJ E R C 1 A l. :.

Su.av-rhrc has been < fair demand. and prices have been very full with limited stock the levee Wcnoticc sales of about 400 hhCs. at T7sTsic. for fair to ful fair.
 Moiasse. Tine sales embrace 800 bbls. Ut steady prices. Fermcnting 35@3612c. and rcboiled at 37d371c and 58c. 2 gallon for good to prime and choice lots
 FIour-The market is dull and the principal sales have been 300 bbs. extra s7 250- 30 and 450 fine at 5 Buyers offering only St for round lots of pertine.
 Wheat-We have noticed sale of l40 sacks prime at $l 9 f} buShc
 Corn~The demand has been active and the sales embrace IS o0o sacks. including 2l30 mixed and white in two lots. at 46c. $500 at 41c; 600 at the same 5oC in lots mostly at 4ec and 00o also in lots but by one porty, at 41c. T} huShe
 Oats-We notice sales of 72o sack. prime St. Lonis at 4Oc and few small lots at 380139c. J2 bushcl. Pork-The market has been dull ahd we have noticed ory one or two small sales at $l5 2 bbl. Dry Saited Mcats-A lot of 30. 900 fps was sold to-day at 6llc. for shoulders. and Ac. round for hams and sides and one of 8 900 lbs sides cea, of bone, to be packed in casks at 5 l5c. f} tb.
 Bacnn-We notice sales of 70 cask, ribcd sides at 9c and one or two small lots shoulders at 1c 2 it Wh;Skey-The sales include l40 bbls. rectifed (Willshrc's) at 23c. i3 gallon.
 AicoholWe notice sale of 25 bbs. Divers. 92 9 cent, at 46c. D galion
 Coff'ee--The market has been quiet, and only abomt 500 bags have been sold to-day. including 2jo at l0GQ10$c.; 100 at l013c. 800 Ut 10 3l6c and 50 prime at lie. z tt.
 Bagging We hear of sale of about 300 pieces fair Kentucky sold day two since at 17GllT1lc g yard.
 Gunny Bass-The market iod dull at about s1aG l0c.. and 100 bales sold to-day private terms.
 Cattle Market.
 JEFFERSON CIry, NJ, y IS. Beef Cattle-Thc market to- day was frmer for fine beeves. and quote Ut SdS1lc < fb net for fine and choice descriptions. The stock left on sale com prises near 45D head.
 EIouS-Wn ouotc at 5iZG26l/c II, not Rusi- ness is almost confined to retail transactions The stock on sale comprises over 300 hogs.
 Sheep We quote good sheep at S4@l5 50 t} head small lot ofextrn sheep is held at *fQl6 50. About 25o head rcnan on sale.
 Mic,. Cows-A fair stock offer. Price s8o@ 75 t} head.
 Veal Cattic-Abont 60 head offer Prices s5 50 q II i} head.
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0,o0O. I Ill IlI.

F0OJ~0Ss 1he first Marana plan Lottery eta5lished ta the T By authority of the State of Alabama Southern Military Academy
 Lottery.
 Class D.-NeW Series To he drawn in the City of Montgomery, June 12th,
 1858. Only 10000 Numbers.-Capital Prize ~ sl5.0O0. PrIce of Tickets.-WhOles S1O; Halves, s5; Quarters se 50.
 frzes m this Lottery paid thirty days after the drawing, m pills of specie e-payng Banks without de- dncuon-0'ty on Presentation 0f e Tickets drq,rinq the Prize. ..ay Bills of all solvent banks taken at mar All communications strictly confidential JOHN l.. LOGAN. Camden, Ouachita county. Arkansas, General Agent. May 6. q. MCGOWAN, Agent. Little Rock.
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Died-In this city, on Wednesday noon, May 14, 1855, Miss ELLEN KORAN, leaving a mother to mourn her loss.
 She has went to Heaven.
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Price of Tickets-WhOles, S5: Halves. S2 90; Quarters, S1 25. frzes in this Lottery paid thirty days after the craving, m bills of specie paying banks, without de- auction only Q" presentation g tAe Ticket entitled to Bills of all solvent Banks taken at mar Allcommu nications strictly confidential
 JOHN L. LOGAN, Camden. Ouacbita county. Arkansas, General Agent. May c. MCGOWAN, Agent. Little Rock.
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NOTICE is hereby given, That will sell at public auction, as the surviving partner of the late firm ofJ M & J. D. Butler, the entire printing materials of the book and job office, Monday 9th June, 1856, at the door of said office, between the hours of and 10 o'clock in the forenoon, consisting of presses types composing stones, chases, stands and racks.- Terms cash. J. D. BUTLER,
 May 20, 1856 2t Surviving Partner
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LC.R. 2. Oacs. Handnlin. .Inns a1 ,sz.


 PROF. WooD-Dear Sir: I take pleasure in offering voluntary testimony to the excellence of your Hair Restorative. Three months ago my hair was very grey. It is now dark brown, (the original color,1 smooth and glossy. The only application have made to 1t has been the Hair Restorative prepared by you, and which from the result in my own case can most cordially recommend to others.
 Respectfully yours, EDWARD WOLCOTT. HAIR REsToRAT IvE.-In our columns day will be found Prof. Woods advertisement of the above article, to which we would call attention What it has dOne we have witnessed upon several of our ac ouain.ances in St. Louis. Hair once grey met our view, black or brown, the might be- belno the color of early manhood; and fine and glossy as silk and that without any other application than the Hair Restorative If it has done this upon others will if not do the for any of readers whose frosty hrows'' once like the raven locks, of Tookalts warlike chief. if they will try it? We think so,- Jackson Goastitutionalist, October 5. 1858.
 Prepared and sold at IA Ma ket st. between Fourth and Fifth, St. Louis, Mo-, and SIS Broadway, New York. very liberal discount made to wholesale purchas- 
 For sale by all respectable Druggists throughout the country.
 For sale in Little Rock wholesale and retail, by R. |. DODGE. Also, Prof. Woods Oriental Sanative Lnment, and Vegetable Magic Life Pills, warranted better than any other, the money in all cases funded
 N B-We put up the Restorative, both with and without sediment and think for restoring color that containing sediment is the best
 Nov, 20, ls55 r
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Married-At the residence of Gen. Saml. Mitchell, on Wednesday evening, the 14th inst, by Rev. Mir. Morgan, JOHN F. HARDING, of Ar kansas, late of Nashville, Tenn, to Miss BET TIE MITCHELL, daughter of Gen. Saml. Mitchell.
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STAPLE DRY GOODS.
VANILLA CORDAGE.

MANILA ROPE-5, 100 lbs. assorted from & to MI inch. Received and for sale at ununsnallv low prices, by RAPLEY, HANGER X co.
 May g. lS56
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The two votes of Pope county were cast for Greenwood, and the one vote of Izard for Hindman. The other counties voted as be. fore.
 After the 257th ballot MT. Stuart made re- marks, which were responded to by Messrs Tibbctts and Basham. MT. Stuart replied.
 On motion of MT. Basham, the convent;on adjourned to meet at o'clock to-piobt
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HORSES SPRAYED.

N~STRAYED from the Penitentiary near Lit 12So tie Rock on Thursday May 8, lS56 two horseSone is dark bay about Is hands high, about years old, well built, and has few saddle marks. The otheris small iron grey Indian pony three or four years old A liberal reward will be paid for their delivery to me at the Penitentiary.
 MnV CEORGE
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COOKING STOVES.

<%SsEN A \ assortment of three different sizes tGus4ssEs n of Masonic Cooking Stoves, with >@I Tin and Copper trimmings.
 WM. GEORGE & BRO. Mov
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SPRAYED.

FRoM my premises in this city on Thurs <c2A 1T evening last, two Mare Mules, one large bay roan, IT hands high with large COW bell on; the other bay of average size.
 Also. two Saddle Horses: one bright bay, Is hands high :, or s years old the other, an old Bay Horse. with a star in torehead-a natural pacer Ali have long manes and tails and shod all round
 Ten dollars reward will be given for their delivery to at this place, for such information as will en- able me to get them. ROSWE BEEBE.
 Little Rock. Nav 20, '56.
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FRESH DRY GOODS.

SHIRTINGS-ll0 pieces bleached Cotton, ass'd; o IA pieces GA bleached Cotton Sheetings; pieces S-4 bleached Cotton Sheetings; " l0-4 C s' ' 75 " Fancy Prints. ass'd latest styles; |" Black and White Ginghams; 30 q Cottonades assorted; 10 |. Farmers Drills and bro. Duck;
 ? q Jacqu. Diaper:
 , !" Bleached Cotton Table Diaper
 " lO-4 :" Linen Sheetings;
 q Bleached Table Diaper:
 '' |" Huckaback Diaper; 75 lbs assd Patent Thread so doz. Coats best Spool Cotton, ass'd;, 1l0 dog. best cold Spool Cotton, ass'd; 12 doz. Mems white'Cotton Hose, assd sizes; 20 < Ladies' white and bro. Cotton Hose ass'd; Mems bro. Cotton 1s Hose 40 Fine Ivory Combs: s4 gross sup. black and white bone Buttons; 50 bush. Seamless Grain Bags: 50 215 !" :. 50 !"
 With variety of other goods in the above line, re- ceived per late arrivaes and for sale by May 3, lS56 RAPLEY, HANGER & co.
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EXTRA PURE WHITE LEAD.

ELOUR-l1l Sacks superfne (Osage Mill.) Re 1T ceived per Anawan and for sale by
 May 3. 1856 RAPLEY, HANGER & co.
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MISSES GATORS.

AS prs. Ladies' Kid Slippers, white and black, OO just received and for sale by
 May 18 '56. FIELD & DOLBY.
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EUenang OcSS1OH. The convention met pursuant to adjourn ment
 The proceedings of the county conventions oi Pope and lizard counties, were presented, as published. The president of this conven- ton was authorized to cast the vote of Pope county.
 On motion, Stephen H. Golden was enrolled as delegate from lizard, and invited to seat In this convention.
 MT. Tibbetts announced, amid much cheer Ing, the nominations made by the State demo- Cratic convention at Little Rock. The ballots from the 251st to the 257th, in- elusive, stood thus; Hndman IS, Green wood 2l.
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STAR CANDLES,
DRESS GOODS.
E. C.. A T K IN $
|' VT -i IN " hJ
 uR ECEINING. Forwarding | ksySsx St.sree3f a l and Commission Mer-

IXssssS TTt;sGsSS, AC and Commission Mer- chant, Lake Bluff, ? miles above DeVails biuhs, w hite liver, Arkansas, and 50 miles say to the public that he is prepared with large and eommodiouS warehouses suited to the above business, and will receive and forward goods as heretofore) to Little other places at the lowest possible He has wagons and teams of his own and can pro- at any time sutfcency to forward without de- lay, all goods and other freight committed to his care He will also advance freight bills pay charges and do business up little 1y0aCner than has usually been done upon hite river. No drayage will be charged on 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 at Lake Bluff, Prai- rie county. Arkansas.
 Lake kln1I Ark A mil o2l lShG. os--lv.
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KID SLIPPERS!

fQ prs. Ladies' Fine Black Lasting Gators, just 40 received by FIELD tS DOLBY.
 May l3. 'j6.
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NVFTY kegs warranted pure White Lead; II Dbl. Spts Turpentine;
 l '' Lnseed Oil; Received and for sale by May 3, 1856 RAPLEY, HANGER & co.
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MnLt Seseio

NgM Session. h' convention met pursuant to adjourn ment' and balloted up to the 269th ballot, in- cluSl'e' without any change of the vote. and. oh motion, adjourned to meet at o'clock to- morrow morning.
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TTNIiIS is to notify the pubic that my wife. Mary | Ann Muir, has left my bed and board without cause provocation and the public are hereby not fed not to harbor or trust her my account as 1 will pay no debts of her contracting, and will enforce the law against all those who may harbor traffic with her. ROBERT MUIR. Green Grove, Conway Co.,, Ark, May l4, 1858.
 32-3tS
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Afternoon Session.

 Convention met and proceeded to ballot up to 25Oth ballot without any change in the vote, and then took a recess of one hour Immediately after the 115th ballot, Mr. Marshall announced that MT. Patterson would be compelled to attend to professional business, and asked that he be excused from acting lon- ger as secretary.
 On motion of Mr. Tibbts, the thanks of the convention were unanimously rendered to Mr. Patterson, for the able and efficient man. her in which he had discharged his duty as secretary.
 Mr. Baker was elected secretary to fill Mr. Patterson's place. on motion of MT. Stuart and entered on the discharge of his duties. On motion, the convention adjourned till 7 o'clock.
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Ntytt OcSStoH. The convention was called to order and pro- ceeded to ballot up to the Tooth ballot, every ballot standing thus: Hindman 17, Green wood 19.
 The counties voting for Greenwood were: Van Burcn, l; Johnson, 2; Carroll ?; Madison, 2 Searcy, l; Crawford, ?; Marion, l; Washing ton, 3; Conway, l; Franklin l; Newton, l; Benton, 2-19
 The counties voting for Hindman, were: Jackson, l; White, l; Fulton, l. Randolph, l; Cnuenden, l; Green, l; PoinSett, l; St. Fran els, 2; Mississippi, l; Phillips, l; Lawrence 5; Independence, 3-17.
 On motion, the convention adjourned to meet at s o'clock to- morrow morning.
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CONSISTING of Painted Buckets, Tubs Sugar \J Buckets. We'll Buckets, half Bushel Measures, Market Baskets. Churns. Wash Boards, Brooms and Corn also 30 bbs. rectifed Whiskey. 20 half bbls Whskey. WM. GEORGE & BRO.
 May l3 l85G
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Er1da4 nlorninq.

The convention met pursuant to adjourn ment and proceeded to ballot up to the 173d ballot, inclusive, without any change of the vote as given last night
 The convention at ten o'clock took recess of one hour. After which the balloting was renewed, and continued up to the 205th bal lot without any change.
 On motion, the convention adjourned to meet at o'clock
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GATORS. GATORS.

LIT ZEN cases Brogan Shoes; II lV ked Russets just received and for sale by FIELD & DOLBY.
 MaY l3. l6.
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BOOTS AND SHOES.
bROGNNSI

TWENTY eases Gents Boots, Kip and Calf just l receved and for sale by FIELD tS DOLBY. May l3, '56.
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Fancy and Staple Dry Goods,

Hats Boots, Shoes, Ready Made Clothing. Hard ware, Queenswaro, Iron. Nails, Castings, Wooden Ware, Stone Ware, Candles, Soap, Starch, Indigo, Madder, Copperas, Brooms pure Cider Vinegar, Lard Oil, Lead and Shot Also aspcndid lot of Saddlery, Tobacco Cigars, Snuff and in fact every article ally kept by retail dealers.
 Purchasers are respectfully invited to call and ex- anime stock before purchasing elsewhere, as we are determined to sell low for cash or in exchange for Country Produce. Store Main street. Reider's building, one door south of Robt Clements.
 HUTT & POPE. Rocly Arlyo Nav
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WOODEN WARE.

4 = prs. Misses Colored Gators inst received and 10 for sale by FIELD & DOLBY.
 May l3 '56
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CO-pARTNFERSIgIp,

VNM. V. HUTT and WILLIAM F. POPE, hav-
 " ing formed partnership for the purpose of transacting q mercantile business in this city, under the firm and style of Hut x Pope, would re spectfully inform their friends and the public gene rally, that they have received from New York Pha- dephia and Cincinnati, and are opening splen- II; ! 4.yr