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The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
HARnW WARE.
yITE have just received a large addition to our

NtT E have just received large addition to our
 w already full supply of Hardware, consist A ing of Corn Mills all sizes. Wilson's Coffee Mills, /A 100 pair Trace Chains, twist and open links, Logt11 Chains Fifth Chains, Breast Chaigs Chain Cables, suitable for Mills or Steamboats Griffin d Germans
 ns celebrated Axes asst'd. Broad Axes, Half Axes Quarter Axes etc.. Collins Claw and Shngle Hatch cts etc., German, Eng. and Am Blister Steel, Eng. Cast Steel. and variety of other articles nuner ous to mention. RAPLEY, HANGER & co.
 Sent. lR lSl6.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
IEMPSTEAD,s. ARKANSAS CIRCUIT
 FnIrn'r REDnRTS

AF Gases argued and determined in the O United States Supreme Court for the Territory of Arkansas, from 1920 to 1886; and in the United States District Court for the Dis trct of Arkansas from lS5S to lS47; and in the U S. Circuit Court for the District of Arkansas in the Ninth Circuit from 1889 to 1856. By Samuel II. Hempstead ] vol vo. Price s5.
 Just received and for sale at the book store, first door above the Anthony House.
 Sent 2 l856 JNO. F.. REARDON.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
,JEWELRY

X Fine assortment of Gold Finger Rings, Ear A. rings, Breast pins. Hair and Gold Necklaces, Lockets, Snaps, Gents Gold Buttons, Silver Thim- bles. etc.
 Please call and sec my stock before purchasing as it will afford me great pleasure to show goods.
 Sept g. '56. MRS. JONES.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
EPICUREAN.

LNXTRA s. c. Dried Beef fresh Lobsters, Salmon, fruits, Almonds, Preserved Ginger Sardines in x and A boxes, etc.. etc., received per Exchange and for sale by RAPLEY, HANGER & CO
 Sent Is 1e56
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
JAMES TUNNAH. Marble Dealer. Little RocL Ar

HAS just received and will constantly .'' ' .'. < EXM Il I keep on hand full assortment of B&D&Ml Italian and American Marble and will MAfH'ft( furnish Monuments, Grave Stones and ExA '' Tomb Slabs of every description on the NH most reasonable terms and in good style.
 @ He will also make bureau tops, table tops, -& and do every kind of work in his line- ~A His yard is on Markham street.
 Sept. IS, 1855.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
DIR. McLANE'S
 CELEBRATED V E R M I F U G E

 Two of the best Preparations of the Age, They are not recommended as Universal Cure all but simply for what their name purports The FERMIFUGE, for expelling Worms from til, human system, has also been administered with ths most satisfactory results to various animals subos to Worms.
 The LIVER PILLS, for the cure of LIVER Gov. PLANT, all BILIOUS DERANGEMENTs, SICK HEAD ACHE, etc.
 Purchasers will please be particular to ask for Dr. C. McLanes Celebrated VERMIFuGE and LIvm PILLS, prepared by
 FLEMING BROS, SOLE PRoPRIEToRs, Pittsburgh, Pa, and take n, other as there are various other separations now before the public, Purportng to be Vermifuge and Liver Pills All others in comparison with Dr. Nc. LANES, are worthless. The GENUINE McLane's Vermifuge and Liver Pilb can now be had at all respectable Drug Stores.
 FLEMING BROS, 50 Wood St, Pittsburgh, Pa.,
 Sole Proprietors. Sold by Dr. J. J. McALMONT x CO, Little Rock
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
DE A FNESS. Important to the Deaf and Deaf Dumb. DR. MCLEOD, OF SCOTLAND.

1
 Important to the Deaf and Deaf Dumb.
 DIR. MCLEOD, OF SCOTLAND. HAS ARRIVED and may be consulted at the cor Il l ner of Fourth and Olive streets Cup stairs) St. Louis, Mo. Early attention is desired
 DEAFNESS, DIZZINESS, NOISE IN THE HEAD. AND ALL DISCHARGES FROM THE EAR MOUTH OR NOSTRlLS, entirely removed.
 Important and True.
 have son fifteen years of age, who has been Deaf and Dumb from tho age of two years, the effect of scarlet fever. Hearing of Dr. Mcleod. | brought my to him, and in three weeks. under his hands, he began to give signs of hearing and at the expiration of seven weeks he could hear well. and is now rapidly learning to speak l make this statement unsolicited, and for the good of an afct ed community ALEX c. MORTON. St. Paul. February 1855.
 The Deaf Made to Hear.
 have been deaf in both my ears for several years which afflicton affected my mind that life itself, at times, became burthen, and almost unendurable to me. l am now one of the happiest men living have been restored to perfect hearing by Dr. Me Leod, now ill this city. In his examination of my ears he stated that in four operations he would give me perfect hearing; and true to his word the fourth operation heard, and distinctly and powerfully did the sound come to my ears, that was obliged to partially stop them with cotton until could get used to it. Those wishing to can call at the steamer Parthenia PHILLIP SHELL Nov. l3, ly. Steamboat Parthenia
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
CIRCULAR SAVING, TURNING. etc.
c-E RICHARD BRAGG.
 6xS Coach and WagOn MaE a

ID ESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of IC Little Rock and the surrounding country, that he IS now prepared to make all kinds of work con- sisting of Wagons, Buggies Carts, Drays and truck and timber wheels fer mills and every kind of plan tation use Also blows and cutivators of different patterns; cotton scrapers and sweeps of various pat terns all kinds of mill and gin irons made to order Repairngs of all kinds done in the neaes style at my od stand opposite the Anthony House.
 .=ss On hand 30,000 feet choice seasoned lumbe, to be made up to order.
 Nov 22, 1858 1y R.B.
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HELENA, ARK. HAVING recently entered into co-p partnership, II and established permanent office are prepared to execute all work in all the branches of our profes- sion, in the State of Arkansas and adjoining States viz: All kinds of surveys Railroad surveys, Levee surveys and locations; plans, estimates etc. surveys of plantations and swamp lands and designs and es- inmates for drainage of lands, waterworks and river improvements. All kinds of work in graduation measured and reported in detail. Plans and specif cations furnished for bridges wood brick and stone Typographical, Geographical and Hydrographical drawings executed, and Autographs supplied by skill l ful artists.
 We will attend to the location, purchase and sale | of swamp and government lands, in the Helena and Jacksonport districts. Having extensive acquant- ance with the swamp and government lands lying in
 these districts, prepared to make favorable To- cations and give reliable information. We will fur nsh correct map and give detailed description of all lands that we may locate.
 We will if desired, for small compensation pay all taxes and assessments upon property left with us
 Address, GAW & HANSON. | Sept. 30 '56 -3m. Box 93 Helena Ark
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
Dress Trimmings.

6 Choice selection of Dress Trimmings, Dress But "A tons, Ladies More Antique Elastic Belts and Buckles.
 Also. few Ladies Cloth Talmas.
 sept. g, 1856. MRS. JONES.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
HO! BLACKSMITHS

LUST received full assortment of Smiths .A J tools, consisting in part of Bellows, N. Y. G A and Louisville manufacture. Armitage Mouse " hole Anvils. Wright's solid Box Vices, Am do do Hand and Sledge Hammers Stock and Dies, all sizes and in fact everything required in the Smith line foI sale at prices to suit the times by
 Sept. l6, '5s. RAPLEY, HANGER & co,
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SKILL THE FATTED CALEB

ssKILL THE FATTED CALF., <x,.a8 VYNHE subscriber returns his NFSE W4&SW II thanks to the citizens of Lit .lI-A1. 1A.sllAtle Rock for their former patron age, and respectfully informs them that he will ne ready about the first of October at Stall Mo- 8, (rght hand side), to furnish them with all descriptions of Fresh Meats
 He will pay the highest market price for beef cattle, calves. sheep. hogs, etc.
 Sept g. '56-3m JOS. c. SCHADER.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

To the Sheris 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 of the State of Arkansas do hereby declare and make known that said election shall be held in the respective counties of the State of Arkansas on the said lst Tuesday in November. A. D. 1856, being the 4th day of said month, for the election of FouR ELEc for the said State, to ol the election of
 President and Vice President of the United States. Each legal voter of this State will have the right to for four persons for electors by law all four of the electors to be elected by the qualified voters | of the whole State
 Said election to be conducted by the iudges who held the general election in August last and under the regulations required by law in holding said general election and the shers of the several coun- ties in this State hereby required to said election to be held according to law The returns of said election will be made by the Clerks of the rol counties to the Governor of this State in the ner prescribed by section of chapter sixty of the Digest of the Statutes of Arkansas" In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, andscaused the seal of the State of As 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. Sent 30 '56- 5W
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ECLIPSE LIVERY AND SALE
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Elm street. immediately opposite the Anthony House. ~THEundersign havetaken the well known &H stable. formerly occupied by Dapa .Ske1- ton, and recently by Charles AylB, and are well pre- pared to accommodate such as want accommodation in their line.
 They have on hand. and will keep, q aaGllaEAA good supply of HORSES, BUea1Es, andttSEszSS SSF81F& CARRrAeEs; and are prepared to carry passengers to any part of the eti,4, State;
 JOSEPH o. ASHLEY,
 SAML. E. FOUST. Little Rock Dec. 4, 1855 If
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
Stoves, Copper, Tin and Sheet Iron Wa

Stoves, Copper, Tin and Sheet Iron Ware. 'TliE undersigned having purchased l the right to manufacture and sell <aSyM Jacksons patent double Cookin iE0lHxE stove, in the State of Arkansas now offer them for sale This Stove, for convenience and economy. is unsurpassed having two ovens of different temperatures with one fire They have also on hand, an assortment of Cooking Stoves of various patterns stove pipe and stove fur nlture lin and Sheet-ron ware they offer wholesale and retail at reduced prices.
 Persons desiring to purchase the right to manufact- can do So, by calling on or addressing post paid)
 J. BRISBIN .V CO.,,
 April II '54 Main st., Little Rock
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.

DUNAWAY from the subscriber on the e<, 1t night of the l4th September, 1856, three Sfs miles below Pine Bluff, the following negroes -AN. for whose apprehension and confinement in jail, one hundred dollars will he paid.
 DEscRIPToN. COMMADO-8oy ycsis of age, feet or 10 inches high, weighs l65 or 70 ib,. sore o. the outside of his left leg dark complexion. HENRY-23 years of age, 6 feet high, weighs l 9O lbs; dark complexion.
 FRENCII-25 years of age. copper color wei l65 lbs; very bushy head of hair. feet inches ... 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 sunposed that four ether I negroes belonging to groes.
 Sept 23 1858
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
ITS PROBABILITY

One great point of superiority in the mill it's portability the with which be place to place. taking the few pieces with which compoe to the logs instead oi hanng the logs from long distances the m-
 This fact, in regard to the m renders the purchase it, all case safe investment as n will always be saeable property. The whole establishment weighs about G500 ponnds aud with three be easily at the of from thirty forty miles per day Thus when done its work place. it is ready on, either upon the mountains, ia the valleys wherever he forest may reHure is labor.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
LOW MUCH IT WILL DO

Any of these mills, with eight horse power drive it, capable of cutting six thousand feet of ordinary boards every hours. It may be much more than this, hy extraneous effort.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
General Land Office Notice.

Notice is hereby given, that all the reserved lands not taken for the grant and remaining to the United States OUTSIDE OF THE LIMITS of the grant made by the act of 9th February, 953 for the Cairo and Fulton railroad and it's branches not hitherto stored to market. and which subject to entry and location at the date of withdrawal will be opened to sale and entry at the ordinary minimum price 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, 1858.
 Office at Little Rock, Arkansas, on Monday, the 8d day of November, 1S56
 Office at Helena, Arkansas on Monday, the l1th day of November lS56
 Office at Clarksve, Arkansas, on Monday, the 24th day of November, 1856.
 Office at Fayetteville, Arkansas, on Monday, the 8d day of November, 1856.
 Office at Champagnolle, 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- -empton to any of the above lands to be offered at public sale those to be restored to market is required tc abish the to the satisfaction of the register and receiver of inc proper land office, and to make pay ment therefor within the period prescribed by law otherwise such claim will be forfeited.
 TIIOS. A. HENDRICKS, Commissioner
 Aug ,, '56. l3w oi the General Land Office.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
USE DODGE,s WARRANTED BELLS.

Made by the Mountaineers Who learned the value of Bell After hunting cows and steers The number of years, we'll not tell. a A ND again we say to the wise, if you would EA 1A by the small sum of dollar or two, save Hundreds of dollars worth of time labor va- luable stock, and thousand other vexatons USE DODGE'S WARRANTED BELLS, the largest of
 which are heard three and under favorable circum.
 stances, even four or five miles distant A good assortment and supply on hand and for sale by D. RENDER, | May 6. 1S56
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
Runaurav Eporn i'm

 WAS Committed to the Jail of Chicot A w county, Arkansas, negro man, ESsfs calling himself SAM, about six feet. one V~$ or two inches high, of dark complexion, A< about 40 years of age, has scar over his A4 left eye about one inch long; says he N belongs to Ryal Harrison, of Louisiana N - The owner is requested to come for ~ ward prove property and pay charges or he will b dealt with as the law directs.
 CALVIN ASHBROOK. Sheriff, Sept. 30, '56.-6m. Chicot county, Ark. Cost of advertisement S26. or Sl per week
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
HAYNES HOTEL.

HAYNES HOTEL. ~0 rINHE undersigned, having pur- RZ@A- ,S l chased the fine house. formerly sa a..ssz,,z owned by N. II. Badgett Elm ss street, just below the Market house, takes this method of informing his friends and the public, that he is prepared and ready to minister to their wants and comforts in the appro, ed style. HIS TABLE will be furnished with the best this and the New Orleans market afford, and no pains will be spared to render pleasant the soourn of those who put up at Haynes Hotel.
 Twenty or twenty five members of the Legislature can be accommodated.
 The house is undergoing thorough repairs.
 STEPHEN HAYNES Little Rock Sept 30 1356-1w
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
INDEPENDENCE STEAM SAW MILL AND MACHINE SHOP.
 VIM. B. $ c JILL,

K EEl'S constantly on hand, Paned Tongued and rHA Grooved Flooring, Oak and Pine Ceiling, Notwithstanding, and Moudings of all description.
 Also, Sash of all kinds and sizes, Door and Window Shutters and Frames Venition Blinds and all other building materials. All worked Lumber warranted to be seasoned and kiln dried.
 Orders for Lumber in the rough, filled with dis patch. June 24 lS56 ly
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21

x FTNHE Undersigned offers for sale CSC -sx SH L Acres of First Class Cotton Land, $ST .A-situate on the north side of the ArkansasA- river, fifteen miles below Little Reckon the road leading to Pine Bluff This tract of land, entered some thirty years ago is high. dry and above over
 flow, and admirably adapted for cotton plantation.
 For further information respecting the character of the and enquire of T. w. Steele, who resides in the neighborbood or to the undersigned. Title indispu- tabe-terms liberal. K. II. ENGLISH. Little Rock Sep. 16, 1856. If.
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Proprietor for the Western and Southern States. April %, 1856. 1v

NOTICE. YVNHE undersigned respectfully informs the ladies Il and the public generally, that he paints Land scapes taken from nature well fancy, for the of fire Screams 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 MT. Henry Jacobs book binder July 29, 1856. PAUL k. KRONE.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21

SAM'L G. ABSTON, Attorney at Law and Ge- neral Land Agent for the counties of Ponsett Crt- tenden and Mississippi-wla attend punctualy to the payment of Taxes renting and collecting rents, pur chasing and locating Bounty Land Warrants or State scrip or otherwise purchasing or selling lands to suit customers and all other to his care Will prosecute old military claims notwithstanding the same may have been forfeited, the lands sold donated by the State. Will attend promptly to the prosecution of all claims againstthis any other go vernment. Office, Codwater, Poinsett county, Ark. Sept g, 1856. 1y
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21

DOCTOR HOOFLAND'S
 CELEBRATED GERMAN BIT'TERS, Prepared by Dr. C. M. Jackson, Phi
 ladelphia, Pa., XNT1 ILL effectually cure Liver ComDaint Dyspe nsa " Jaundice, Chronic or Nervous Debility, Diseases O the Kidneys and all diseases arising from disorded or Stomach---
 Constpa-
 ton, Idward Piles,
 Fitness of Blood to the
 Head, Aciditv of the stomach,
 Nausea, Heartburn, Distaste for Food,
 Fitness or Weight in the Stomach, Sour Eructa. tons, sinking or Fluttering at the Heart Choking O sufocaing sensations when in lying posture Uinlnes Nisoin Dots webs before the Sight, Fever and Duh
 Pam in the Head, Deficiency of ret>pra-
 ton, Yellowness of the skin and Eyes,
 Pain in the Side Back, Chest
 Limbs, etc, Sudden Pushes
 Of Heat, Burning in the
 Flesh, Constant Imag-
 things of Evil and
 great Depression
 of Spirits. The proprietor in calling the attention of the pubhc to preparation, does with feeling of confidence in it's and adaptation the diseases for which il is e mended
 Ii is and unred article but one that has stoodh test of ten years trial before the American people its reputation and sale IS unrivaed by similar pss ton extant. The mony in its favor given by the no prominent and we'll known Physicians and individuals parts Of the country immense and careful peusa Ofh Almanac, published annually by the proprietor and had gratis of of his agents satisfy the skepca that this remedy really deserving the great brity it has obtained.
 Principal Office and Manufactory, No 96 Arch sus Philadelphia, Pa. Testimony from the Southwest. CUSHING SWAIN, Propretors of the Democrat, say: Columbus, Terds Feb. 20th, lS55.--We have both of used your German Bitters, and willing testify to excellence. The circum wherein we found themb nefcia were in reeouerp proraeted cases of Chs FeUer
 T. H. M'Mahon Co.,, Richmond, Texas; Geo Youg Wheelock, Texas; B. F. RuckeI Washington, Texas; M s. w. Fisher Matagorda, Texas, all speak in the hga terms of the great merits and of the German Btt JASPER AynELoTT says Red Odh PrGirie County, Ark Nov. IA, lS54.-NeahT years ago was afflicted with what my physicians terms Typhoid Fever, and nearly wears confined 10 house and bed fact frequently as to be pronoun past recovery by physicians friends At other tu was able to de as far Clinton, the county seat of Hd man county, Ky, in which State resided at that time Calling day al the of Mir Moore in Clinton W, knew my long confinement, he recommended your Geml Bltters look couple of bottles tria and found the o so much benefit to that immediately procured ma of them. now wish you to inform me of the names your agents in Little Rock this state wish to get o, more of the Bltters. am satiS6ed that had contiuv the of them, heath would have been restored as as a man of my age, C11 years, ) could expect. These Biters are entirely vegetable they invigorae strengthen the sysem never posTate, and be used infants wei s adults.
 Sold by Druggists and Sorekeepers in every town aad6 lage in the United States and Canadas and by HUMM x CO, and DR. R. l., DODGE, Little Rock, and TIC MILLS, Dallas, Polk county, y4rk. Nov. 27, ls55-ly
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21

BACON! BACON!!
 LUST Received, direct from St. Louis, xsvu,. sJ from k. Ames' Pork House. KNAS
 5000 lbs. Sugar Cured Hams. AxA=S AISO-S 900 lbs. Side Bacon; in store and for salo for cash at GEO. s. MORRlSoNS, Sept l6 1S56 Steamboat Landing.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
E. G. A T K IN s,

ID ECEIVING, Forwarding ,,szeEaA4 lC and Commission Mer- @*598g3gkk g3g gkk chant, Lake Bluff miles above DevalPs Bluffs, White river, Arkansas, and 50 miles over good road from the city of Little Rock-would say to the public that he is prepared with large and commodons warehouses; suited to the above business and will receive and forward goods as heretofore
 Little Rock and other places at the He has wagons and teams of his own, and Gan pro at any time suiicency to forward without de- lay, all goods and other ght committed to his He will also advance freight bills, pay charges and do business up Little boeoner than has usually been done upon White river. No drayage will be charged on goods forwarded from the bank Persons coming here to take boat or upon other business, will find superior accommodations for themselves and horses while they remain. Address me at Lake Bluff, Pra- rie county. Arkansas.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
principal meridian.

Townships five, six* and seven of range eighteen. Townships five, eix,* seven, and eight: of range aipeteen
 Townships six, seven,# eight and nipe of range tWeasty-one.
 Townships seven, eight,* nine, and ten, of range tacenty-taoo.
 Townships seven, eight,* nine, and ten, ot range tsoenty-ttree.
 Townships eight, hines and ten, of ranges t4<nty- four and tecenty tire
 Townships eight, nine,t ten and eleven, of ranges tsrenty sac, t'0enty trenty and tcent Townships eight, nine. Y and ten, of ranges Mttty and Mirty-One.
 Townships seven, eight, and nine, of range hirty
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
HARDWARE, CUTTERLY, ETC.

HAKDW AXE, CUT ETtLN, FLU
 A JUST received from the east full assortment AJ of Hardware. consisting in part of the follow fs1.4ng Hunts, Collins and Simons Axes, Broad Axes. Steel Mills OK Breast Halter and Trace Chains, Shingng, Lsthng and Claw Hatchets, Tack and Carpet Hammers Straw Knives, Hay Forks, Cow Bells Coffee Mills, Tea Kettles Fry Pans Sauce Pans, Dust Pans. Grass Sythes, Sckles, Sheep Shears Cut and Horse Shoe Nails, Cut and Carpet Tacks Hand Saws Drawing Kn, es, Chisses Augers, Files Rasps, Table Knives, Butcher Knives, Pocket Knives all sorts of Locks, Hinges Brushes, Guns, Pistols, Pow der Flasks Shot Belts, Game Bags, Gun Locks, Gun Caps. etc. etc., together with almost any thing cal led for, and for sale at the cash store by
 In lShG M. OSRORN.