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The true Democrat., 1856-09-30
We won't let the Union slide u

A magnificent model of ship, drawn by several horses, and manned by crew of regu- lar democrats, with unfurled sails gided stead ny on, and ellcited applause from the assembled multitude On the sail of the first mast were the names of Buchanan and Breckinridge and on the second, the names of Parker and Van aeroilt and the third had suitable iuscrip- tion.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-30
|" One Constitution" One Destiny" "One Country.n
!" "ConstitutiOn-IJnion.n

tongue loling out--the woolly horse; on his flank, the words, "Black Wool;" negro and Massa Greeley are at his tail, and the dscon- soate African tells Horace, (" lis no use, nig- gers can't beat white folks no how.' Another transparency, somewhat similar in design, represents the buck crying out, in full race, come on, woody Mustang; what is the matter, are you sick? Away in the rear is the woolly horse, rolling on the back and neighing, Oh, l have got the bots, and give 1t up" A transparency with the figure of Henry Ward Beecher standing on the Bible. The motto on 1t was:
 Beecher's command -" Kill each other with Sharpe's rifles. The Bible commands us to love one anether."
 This transparency was greatly applauded. It bore the words:
 Adopted Citizens" "They came to us in the hour of diversity, we will not forsake them in our days of pros- perity"
 Another bore the buck in full course with the words
 "Insied of 2,4O, hard in hand" On the front the cannon of the Empire and the motto;
 "True to the Union." Among the smaller transparencies are these: A "Jim Crow" is represented dancing on the scroll of the constitution; above the woolly head the motto, Higher Law.' -fhe American Eagle; motto, "Civil and Re- hgous Liberty"
 The Empire Game Cock; motto, State Rights"
 Motto, "The perpetuity of the Union or a fight"
 Motto "White folks almost as good as nig. gers down east"
 Motto, "Down with proscription.' Motto, English Abolitionists shall not rule America"
 "Down with prescription"
 Victory is ours.'
 "Down with Fanatcism"
 "Buck and Breck."
 "Our Adopted Country"
 "We prescribe Proscription."
 "The Constitution Intact"
 Washington and Jackson" Opposed to the Maine Liquor Law" The display of the Empire Club was tht most superb imaginable. The dense masses the numerous banners, the sun.like rays of tht Drummond lights, all made up coup d'oei oi surpassing briliiancy.
 A painting showing the White House, and an unfortunate candidate tossed as high as ,
The true Democrat., 1856-09-30
THE STATE ARKANSAS.

To the Shers 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 to vote 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 the respective counties of the State of Arkansas on the said lst Tuesday in November, A. D. lS56 being the 4th day of said month for the election of FouB ELEc- TORS for the said State, to ol the election of President and a Vice President of the United States Each legal voter of this State will have the right to vote for four per for electors as by law all four the electors to be elected by the qualified voters of the whole State.
 Said election to be conducted by the judges who held the general election in August last and under the same regulations required by law in holding said general election, and the sherifs of he 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 seve- ro counties to the Governor of this State in tho man. ner prescribed by section of chapter sixty two the Digest of the Statutes of Arkansas"
 In testimony whereof have hereunto set my Is hand and caused the seal of the State of
 Arkansas to be affixed at Little Rork on the
 26th day of September, A. D 1856.
 ELIAS N. CONWAY. By the Governor,
 DAVID B. GREER, Secretary of State.
 Sept. 30, '56.-5w
The true Democrat., 1856-09-30


 MOlasscs- Nothing doing of any importance. FIOur-The market has been quite inactive and the only sales we hear of are 424 bbls superfine St. Louis at $6 50 and 300 bbls. unbranded at S 75 B bb Choice extra is retailing at ST 500S. COrn-Thcre is good demond at yesterdays de- cline and we notice sales of $500 sacks follows 4l3 inferior Creole at 5o@521ac.; 4so mixed 6oc.; 505 and l464 white at 62c. 400 to 300 selected yellow at Toe and last evening 1900 white and yellow at Gle 5 bushel. Wheat-One lot of SS5 sacks was sold at Sl 40 for red and sl 45 5 bushel for whitc Bran-300 sacks sold at $l g 100 1b. pork-Mess selling in small lots ut S21 8 bbl
 L}acon-No transactions of any consequence.
 Aard-l5o kegs prime were taken at IA 1ac. g tb Tho bbs. and tierces received to-day are going into store.
 CO1ee-Sales confined to 50 bags inferior at S5Sc.; 5O at loc. and lho prime at He. f2 lb. Whiskey 10 bbls good Rectiied (7 to B cent. } were taken at 29c. F gallon. Market du Liverpool Sait-Tho Windemeres cargo of lo7So sacks one third fine, iust received had been sold some weeks since to arrive at $ 0712 round. 1 Spirits of Turpeutine-7o bbls in fine order sold at the advanced rate of He. cash. | Kosin-We noticed q sale of 4oO bbs No and good Mo- ? at s2 ESund. India Baggins-Retalng at 200. and 2lc D yard.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-30
. 5. CAV. J. B. JAMIsO
 CAV & JAMESON, CIVIL ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS
General Land Agents.


 HELENA, ARK. HAVING recently entered into a co-partnership - and established permanent office, are prepared to execute all work in all the branches of our profes- slon 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 inmates for drainage of lands water works and yer 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 fu artists.
 We will attend to the location, purchase and sale of swamp and government lands in the Helena and Jacksonport districts. Having an extensive acq,ant- ance with the swamp and government lands lying in these districts we prepared to make favorable To- cations, and give reliable information We will fur nsh correct map, and give detailed description of all lands that may locate.
 We will, if desired, for small compensation pay all taxes and assessments upon property left with us
 Address, CAV X JAMESON. Sept. 30, '56- 3m. Box 23 Helena Ark
The true Democrat., 1856-09-30

FoUNTAINE FOR BUCHANAN.-The Oxford Signal, announces that c. D. FoUNTA1NE, ot Pontotoc county, the late Know Nothing can. didate for Governor of Mississippi has avowed his preference for BUCHANAN for President. It does pot pain us to know that our friend, after straying for while from the fold of democra- cy, has returned again to us. Welcome, prodi- gal back again. Whether the fatted calf will
 be slain, is another question: Memphis AppeG.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-30
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.

RUNAWAY from the subscriber, on the 6A 1O night of the 14th September, ls5e three x miles helow Pine Bluff, the following negroes, N for whose apprehension and confinement in jail one hundred dollars will be paid
 DESCRIPTION. 80 years of age 5 feet 9or 10 inches high weighs 165 or 70 lbs; sore on the outside of his left leg, dark complexion. HENRY-23 years of age, 6 feet high, weighs 19O lbs; dark complexion.
 1s5 lbs. very bushy head of hair feet inches high
 JACK--25 years of age, weighs l45 or 50 lbs.; 5 feet 7 inches high, dark complexion.
 VASS.So years of age, dark complexion, weighs lT0 lbs; five feet or 10 inches high. ROBT. RYAN. |.
 It is supposed that four other negroes belonging to David Armstrong arc with the above described ne groes.
 Sept. 2s, 1856.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-30

IT MUST GO OUT IN BLooD!- Gerritt Smith il out in long letter, in which he says:
 As you are aware, do not attach that great importance to the approaching election which so many do. have come to despair of the peaceful termination of slavery. It must ge out in blood. The time for abolishing it at the ballot box has gone by-never to return"
The true Democrat., 1856-09-30
Valuable Farm to Lease.

A4[k "A
 AA on the main southern road will be M. N leased for term of 10 or Is years. The &T3 rtcs or land consists of about 937 acres on which ha ben cleared over 300 acres. There is on the farm commodious house, kitchen, servants houses etc.. and valuable water-power Grist and Saw Mill all of which will be let to suitable tenant on occo modating terms. 3c
 The place is also we'll situated for public entertain ment. Thos. H. Kimber residing on the road 3 Ix miles north, east, from the place will show the premi ses if called on For further information apply to this office. -t -
 Sept. 23d, 1S56.-tf
The true Democrat., 1856-09-30
L TNHE KENTUCKY MILITARY IN- ,
 3 U STITUIE. Directed hx 4 Roard of Vi n

u stors appointed by the State is under the su- .l Penntenden9e of Col. E. w. MORGAN, d distin- gushed graduate Of West Point and practical Engi nter, aided by an able Faculty.
 The course of study is that taught in the best Col iegeS, with the addition ofa extended course in MNlathematlcs Mechanics. Practical Engineering and Mining Geology; also in English Literature Histori cal Readings, Book keeping, Business Forms, and in Modern Languages.
 Charge slo2 per half yearly session, payable in advance.
 The extension of the buildings will make room this session for additional students who have the past year been necessarily declined.
 Applications must be made before the 18th Octo- Der.
 Address the Superintendent at Military Institute. Franklin county, Ky, or the undersigned
 P. DUDLEY,
 oU-JW~ President of the Roard
The true Democrat., 1856-09-30
RUNAWAY.

MAS Committed to the jail of Randolph W county, Arkansas, on the 29th August o. lS56, negro man, who calls himself J Oe. aged x about 30 of 35 years, is feet inches high. N rather slender built, and weighs about 40 pounds, county, Arkansas. Said boy has a scar on his left cheek, and one of his lower front teeth out and has scars on his back by whip, had on when committed dark pants and black wool hat
 s"The owner is hereby requested to prove proportv pay charges, and take him away or said ncpro wifi be dealt with according to law.
 w. G. MURPHY,
 &ersf and Jailor sept. 10, ls56 By WM TINER, Deputy m.-Cost of adv. S26. or &l per week
The true Democrat., 1856-09-30
STATE OF ARKANSAS.

W HEREAS, It has been made known to me. that W on the 3oth day of August. 1656 in the coun- ty of Scott, murder committed upon the body of William Anderson, by certain Benjamin E. Skggs, who has fled from justice and is now running at large. Now, therefore, I, ELIAS N. CONWAY, Cover nor o the State of Arkansas by virtue of the authori Y in mo vested by the constitution and laws of said State, do hereby offer reward of Two Hundred Dollars, to any person who may apprehend the sad BENJAMIN F. SKAGGs, and deliver him to the sheriff of said county of Scott in order that justice in this behalf may be had and executed.
 In testimony whereof, 1 hcreunto set my hand
 and cause the seal of said State to be affixed IL. s.J at Little Rock, the 22d day of December,
 A. D. 1856.
 ELIAS N. CONWAY By the Governor,
 DAVID B. GREER, Secretary of State.
 DESCRIPTION Benjamin F. SAggs is about feet io inches high-about 27 years old-dark hair-sal- 10 low complexion. He is supposed to have gone to Texas where ne has relations by the names of Morr- son and Arlington.
 In addition to the above the citizens of Scott coun W offer reward of $500 for the apprehension of said Skaggs. Sept. 29, 1S56.-4w
The true Democrat., 1856-09-30
NEW ORLEANS DIRECT TON OF FRENCH,
 GERMAN,
 BRITISH

and IRISH DRY GOODS.
 F. E. REILLY & co. GO long known at the corner of Rova, and Cana, C streets, beg to say they have removed to their large New Store, 126, Canal street. between "Royal and Bourbon streets:n known as Touro Buildings::' sign of the Golden Flax" where their ample room, and resident buyer in Europe, will enable them to keep (the year round) complete stock in every de- partment; also a full line ofPLANTATION GOODS. of the best southern manufacture Combined with the above they will keep at the old stand corner Royal and Canal streets under the name of Embroidery and Lace Store. a com Plete stock of Ladies Dress Trimmings, Ribbons Em- broderies, Laces and Ladies and Gents Furnishing Goods. to suit the country merchant, as well as the consumer. This latter is class of house heretofore unknown in this market
 P. X E. REILLY 6s O., 12s Canal st Between Royal and Bourbon streets, {" Touro Build ing," sign of the Golden Flax"
 Sept. 23, lS56.-6m
The true Democrat., 1856-09-30
Imnorfanf Arrest.

NEW YORK, Sept 19.-Wm. T. Coleman, President of the San Francisco Vigilant Com. mittee, was arrested in this city to-day charged with expelling James Maloney from California, and held to bail in the sum of $5O,OO0,
The true Democrat., 1856-09-30
ARTHUR F. A'CAN. WILLIAM s. WILLIAMS
 MCCAIN & WILLIAMS.
 (SUccessOrs of Wheat & Tauor.)

ECEIVING, Forwarding and COmmis- " sion Merchants, Devals Bluff. lat the crossing of the Memphis and L. R. R. on White river keep constantly on hand, Sugar, Coffee, Molasses Grocery and Produce house; which they will sell low for cash, or exchange for hdes petries or any other article brought to the market.
 They have ample room for storing merchandise ana are prepared to advance reghts and charges on all goods consigned to them. They also have under course of construction, Cotton She'd capable of con- taining all cotton hamay be committed to their care A: F. Mccain will give his personal attention to Re and teams of his own to send forward without delay goods for Little Rock, and the interior counties
 Devalrs Bluff, Ark, Sept. !st., lS56.-5O tf
 eS r. H. Wheat respectfully tenders his sincere thanks to the merchants of Little Rock for the hera patronage heretofore extended to him. and recon mends a continuance of the same to Messrs Mccain & Williams to whom he has sold out
The true Democrat., 1856-09-30
QUEENSWARE.
ROCK CITY FOR NAPOLEON. TOM DADpDrr NS.

HHlS New and magnificent boat, ssMn@ k II built at Little Rock will start on S$AFEHFS3 her maiden trip to Napoleon next sRzzsz ssszzIE Thursday.
 The Rock City is l27 feet long, 26 feet oor 2S feet beam feet hold; comfortable and neat cabin, l6 state rooms, good Texas, with l2 bcrths DIMENSIONS OF MAoHINERY--She has boilers, S6 inches in diameter, P feet long; Engines feet stroke, l0inches in diameter with wrought iron shaft and good doctor.
 The above boat is offered for sale on good terms She only draws light 10 inches of water. For terms of sale, apply to the Captain, or to
 RINSCOPE, BROS. & O.,
 No. 70 Pearl st. Cincinnati
The true Democrat., 1856-09-30

State of Arkansas. c, ~ COUNTY OF WHITE. oo'
 In the Circuit Court of White County, June term thereof, A. D. 1856, June 27th, 1S56 William Bassham,
 ! Attachment.
 Nestor c. Thompson.
 A this day comes the plaintiff, by his attorneys
 fA and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said defendant is resident on motion
 it ordered that he be notified of the pendency this suit, by publication of this order in some newspaper published in the State the number of times and with
 in the time prescribed by law that his property is at tached that unless he shall be and appear before the Judge of our Circuit Court of White county on or be
 fore the first day of the next term of said courts at court to be holden on the fourth Monday after the | fourth Monday in November next. and plead. denur or otherwise answer the said plaintiffs action, that judgment will be rendered against him; and his pro- pcTty be sold to satisfy the same. etc. .. A true copy from the record of the said Circuit I Court.
 Attest: R. s. BELL, Clerk. | By JAS. F. BATE, D. c.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-30
gALE OF REAL ESTATE. THE STATE OF ARKANSAS,
 PutaSki COunty

In the Chancery Court of said county. Ann Reardon, Complainant.
 In Chancery.
 William B. Wait and others Defenddnts.
 pursuance of the decretal order of said court of Il Chancery, made in the above cause, the subscri- Der Master in Chancery, for said county will offer and sell at public outcry to the highest bidders at the court house door of said county, between the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales on Monday the Sd day of November, A. D. 1856, the following des- cribed real estate, to wit: The N. W.Z of Sec. 21, l6o acres, and N. E. 4 of Sec 20, 160 acres both in T. N k. II w; Lots 4, D. and 6, of N. Fr. 1-2 of N. F. fir. A of Sec 4; each lot containing Is S-100 acres, and Lot No. 2 of same quarter section con- taning and together 53 24-l00 acres, in T. N. R. l2 W. Block No. 135, in the city of Little Rock, with dwelling house and out buildings thereon. Block Mo- l34, in the city of Little Rock unimproved Part of Lot 7, in Block No l, W. Q. L.. in the city of Little Rock, unimproved, fronting 23 l-2 feet on East Main street, containing 1922 square feet; and Lot No. [ in Block No. 22, in the city of Van Buren, Crawford county, Arkansas.
 TERMS OF SALE.-For the lands in T. N. R. II W. one eighth of the purchase money to be paid down, and credit of one and two years for residue; the other property sold credit of and two years; the purchasers to give bonds with good personal se cury for payment of purchase money, bearing inte- rest at the rate of ten per centum per annum from date sale until paid and lien retained on the pro- perty for payment of purchase money. Title indis- putable. GORDON N. PEAY, Master
 Aug 2b 1858. low. In Chancery,
The true Democrat., 1856-09-30
COTTON LAND FOR SALE.

eaee TINHE Undersigned offers for sale 6SO
 KY Acres of First Class Cotton Land. e1 .A-situate on the north side of the Arkansas-1x river, fifteen miles below Little Rock-on 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 land enquire of T. w. Steele, who resides in tho neighborhood, or to the undersigned Title ind;snu table-terms, liberal E. H. ENGLISH
 Little Rock. Sep. Is, 1858. tf
The true Democrat., 1856-09-30
STATE OF ARKANSAS.

W HEREAS In compliance with law, an election " was held on the first Monday in August, 1856. in the first and second Congressional Districts of the State of Arkansas, for the election of Represen- tave in the Congress of the United States from each
 Of said Districts and whereas from the returns of said election made to the office of the Secretary of State it appears that in the first District in the county
The true Democrat., 1856-09-30
l ,0oO prizes amounting to. o.............S S2OO, ,OO(
 Whole Tickets &lQ: Halyes. &5: Omar,


 knowo scheme. The experience the public have had Of the management of thes2 Lotteries. the large amount of prizes sold, the promptness with which they have been paid, are the best guarantes that they will always be conducted in the most honorable manner.
 PLAN OF THE LOTTERY. There are 30, 900 Tickets numbered from to 30 OOo There are 3SO full Prizes and 620 Approximations making in all 900 Prizes.
 The drawing takes place in public under the super intetdence of two sworn Commissioners. The numbers from to 30 900, corresponding with those numbers on the tickets printed on separate slips of paper encrced with small tin tubes and placed in one wheel.
 The first 360 prizes, similarly printed and encircled arc placed in another wheel. The wheels arc then revolved, and number s drawn from the wheel of numbers, and at the time prize is drawn from the other wheel. The number and prize drawn out are opened and exhibited to tho audience and regis tered by the Commissioners, the prize being placed against the number drawn. This operation is repeat cd until all the prizes drawn out.
 APPROXIMATION PRIzEs.-The two preceding and the two succeeding numbers to those drawing the first 3oo prizes will be entitled to the 620 Approximation Prizes. according to the scheme.
 IN okDER,NR TICKETS. enclose the money to our address for the Tickets ordered on receipt of which they will be forwarded by first mail.
 The List of Drawn Numbers and Prizes will be sent to purchasers immediately after the drawing. .G Purchasers will please write :heir signatures paIn and give their Post Office. County and State saD Remember that every Prize is drawn and payable in full without deduction.
 All Prizes of sl 900 and under, paid iinmedi- ately after the drawing other Prizes at the usual time of thirty days.
 All communications strictly confidential. Orders for tickets should be sent ill early. Prize Tickets cashed or renewed in other Tickets 8, either office
 Orders for Tickets can be addressed either to
 s. SWAN & CO.,, Atlanta Ga. or $. SWAN. Montgomery, Ala. JOHN l.. LOGAN, Camden, Ouachta county Arkansas General Agent.
 Sept. 90. c. MCGOWAN Arcnt Little Rock
The true Democrat., 1856-09-30
Wanted. 10000 Pounds

DELTRIES, BEEF HIDES AND FURS.-We l will pay the highest market price for Peltries, Beef Hides Beaver, Otter and Coon Skins, and Bees wax and Tallow. UUTT & POPE
 Little Rock, Sept 23. ,56 Main street
The true Democrat., 1856-09-30
TEXAS COURT OF CLAIMS.

AMES P. NEAL, Attorney and Counsellor al prosecution of claims necessary to come before the Court of Claims, established at the city of Austin by the last legislature, for the purpose granting all do nation, headwright and bounty land certificates vel due-approvng all certificates nnlocated- allowing all pay due soldiers of the revolution etc. will in vestgate and answer any enquiries in regard to lanc or land titles in the State. Will give reliable re- ference in any of the south western States
 Sent 30 lS56-6m
The true Democrat., 1856-09-30
FALL AND WINTER GOODS

NV beg leave to call particular attention to our
 " stock of fall and winter Goods, which we have just opened consisting in part of English Merino of all coors Muslin Delans. half and all wool Satinets kerseys, Flannels and Jeans of all colors Black Doe Skin, Superior Black and Blue Cloth; Ladies Fine Black Cloth Hickory Stripes, Marlboro do; Georgia tiads, White, Red, Blue, Green and Grey Blankets. Also, superior lot of Heavy Negro Blankets; Osna burgs A, M and A wide; Heavy Domestics; bleach ed and unbeached; Fancy Plaids. all wool; Nails of all all sizes Powder, Lead, Shot, Coee Tea, Whiskey, Wlnes Brandy, and superior lot of Shoes, No. (l) Plantation Russets; Boots from the largest to small est szes and from finest to coarsest qualities and number of other articles too numerous to mention. All of which respectfully call the attention of our friends and customers to, and which will be sold at the lowest cash prices by FIELD & DOLBY.
 Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 30, 1856.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-30
HAYNES, HOTEL.

~-~o THE undersigned. having pur- AaSA-S l chased the fine house, formerly A'ss ssisM owned by N. II. Badgett, on Elm SiU411s.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 approved style HIS TABLE will be furnished with the best this and the New Orleans market afford, and pains will be spared to render pleasant the soourn of those who put up at Haynes Hotel.
 hInP!o accommodation for regular boarders. Twenty or twenty five members of the Legislature can be accommodated.
 The house is undergoing thorough repairs
 STEPHEN HAYNES. Iittln Rock Sent 2n lo5I