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MIR. XilliamSOn,s Letter.

MR.. EDlToR: The political position which &C.
cupied short time since in this community, renders
tproper for me to say word to my
ton the course about to pursue in relation to the
approaching Presidential election. In this election
there but issue involved, and it is of very little
moment to the South, whether Mr. Fillmore or Mr..
Buchanan is elected, since miserable fanatical and
sectional party have forced upon us the necessity of
defending with unanimity our sectional rights, by
presenting to the American people for their surages,
candidates for the Presidency and Vice-Presdency
pledged to make continual war upon our peculiar
institutions. until they shall have made of us chew
ers of wood and drawers Of water" 1t is fixed
and foregone conclusion, that Mr.. Buchanan will
carry the great body of the South in the election,
and it is our duty to show to the North, that we
ready for any possible contingency by presenting
undivided front in this great emergency. In view
of the nefarous purposes entertained by this fiend-
ish faction of the North, the South will be compel
ed to consider the election of Fremont, ipso tacto,
as dissolution of the Union. What honorable man
South could be found to accept office of political
trust under an administration pledged to destroy
the most vital interests of the South? The conse-
quence must necessarily be that all the offices OF
the Government, both foreign and domestic, will be
filled by our enemies; and will any patriotic man in
the South consent for a moment to submit to such
degradation? Surely not! The Abotionists are
run mad upon mere abstraction, and simple sentl-
ment, and would endanger the Union to crafty
morbid within; whilst to us the question involves
tangible interest worth millions To cut my story
short, intend to vote for James Buchanan, because
large majority of my brothers in interest are going
to do SO, and because my vote would do Mr.. Fill
more good under existing circumstances, although
l respect and admire him as much as ever.
For the impending crisis the South is not respon-
sible The issue is thrust upon her people by the
North, and it is too late to appeal to the ma
tonal feelings of former parties here, to adhere to
their former national doctrines. We are obliged to
meet the issue sectional one by uniting on the
strongest of the two candidates who propose to pro-
tect our rights. The old Wing party is disbanded
and powerless and it is sufficiently clear from recent
indications that the American party is not now
strong enough to the Union from her perlous
situation: whilst the late elections prove that the
Democratic party has increased sufficiently in the
South to raise the hope that it may be able, with the
help of one or two of the Northern States, to
-fhe ship Of State from wrt ok and ruin.
gsssss A c. WILLIAMSON.
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FASHIONABLE BR1sTLEs.-T

FASHIONABLE BRIsTLEs.-The fashionable style of
wearing the hair, among intensely and superlativey
elegant gentlemen is to have it one eighth of inch
long all over the head. The fashion began in Eu-
rope two years ago, but never became general. 1t
is supposed to have originated with certain heir
of princely house who, from grief, disappointed
have his head shaved. When he recovered his SAN
ity, he, with noble disdain for appearances, re-
fused to wear wig, but went into public with his
head nearly bald. The courticrs, out of complais-
ance to His Royal Highness, Immediately had their
locks shorn to brevity corresponding with his, and
thus bristles became fashionable
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-01

WEBsrER's JoKEs.-In 1852, when the Wing con-
vention was in session, first came news that Gene
raj Scott, who was prone to display particularly in
plumage, was nominated for the Presidency. Then
came news that VIM. A. Graham of North Caro-
lima, the tar, pitch, and turpentne, was nom
mated to The Presidency. When this latter
piece Of intelligence was conveyed to Mr.. Webster
he was engaged in shaving himself He stopped,
and having heard the news, remarked, in his low,
eempathc manner he deliberately wiped his razor:
= Well, do notssee then. but what the Wing
sparty have tarred and feathered themselves"
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Mr.. Osborne's Letter.
WADEsBoRo', N. c.

WADEsBoRo', N G.
Sept'r 18th, 1856.
JAMES W. OSBORNE, Esq. Dear Strive,
portion of your old personal and political friends,
all ola-line Wings and citizens of Anson county,
believing the permanent existence Of this Union, as
nation likely to be greatly affected by the result
of the approaching Presidential cleo i'm, are anxious
to learn your opinion, what is the duty of Wings,
as National and Southern men, in the approaching
contest We are we'll aware that you have for seve-
raj years past stood aloof from, and refused to
gage in political strife but believing you none the
less patriotic, likely to be biased by party pre-
iudces. and that in the present alarming crisis you
will not refuse full and free interchange of osinon
with your old politica. frendswc, therefore, most
respectfully ask your opinion on matters in which
we are all mutually interested
Very respectfully, your friends,
j. WHITE,
W. R. LEAK,
G. W. LITTLE,
WIN. LITTLE,
w. W. WILKINS,
L. D. BENNETT.
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FREE SCHOOL TRIUMrH.-The people of Jefferson
county, Va, have had in operation since the year
l846 system of free schools, at which every child
in that county can be educated for small amount.
The opponents of the system have been active for
years to get vote Of the people the question of
abolishing it. The vote was taken on the 9Th in.
slant, in the eight election districts of the county,
and resulted, for the system 975, against it 202
majority for continuance 773. -
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Later From California.

New YORK, Sept 27.-The steamer Illinois has
arrived. She left Asplnwall on the 10th inst, and
brings California dates to the 9th inst and ST. 8OO
600 in gold. She connected with the steamer Gold
en- Age which brought down upwards of two mil.
lions and third in gold -
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Sir Boyle Roche said, ''Single misfostunes never
come alone, and the greatest of all possible misfor-
tunes is generally followed by much greater"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-01

HEef2 pleased to learn that our fello"''O 'r.d
man, G6tN. Lewis, M. D., D. D. s., mas ' ,':.ors
the appoihf5SlAt of Demonstration in the Da''
College Of Dental Surgery.
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BALr1MoRE. Sept, ~. Flour is firm; sales of
Howard street Ohio and City Mills at IS 75 Wheat
is to- cts higher; sales Of red at 81 40 to 81
45;sWhite s68sto 81 60. Gofais unchanged.
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NV e7.-Flour is advancing sales
Of OhieA % e5 and S. So; Southern at
81 g. ad vancing; sales Of red at 81 81,
white 81 6S:s'aite Corn 70 cts, yellow Il, mixed
20 cts.
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ELE TORS
FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE.PRESIDENT.

For the State at Large:
HENRY NJ. SHAW, OF CURRITUcK,
SAMUEL P. HILL, OF CAswELL.
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.W j. NJ. Newson, Esq, has taken charge VI
cleveland Times, and the paper will for the 'a'a
ba eoudueted by him. Mr.. Newson is Well''''0.. -.
70, . good writer, and a sterling psIn,
Sish the Times the most abunda"' -
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-01

The ART PRoGREsslNG-We have been shown
specimens of pictures styled Ansbrotypss taken at
the Daguerrean Gallery of Ravens & Mallon, when
appear to be faultless likenesses. Mr. Malon has
just returned from the North, perfected in all the
latest improvements in this rapidly advancing ar'
Ambrotyping is now supplanting the old system Of
Daguerreotyping, and with the beautiful efeelsp pro-
duced by the recent discoveries in colorng, it BIDS
fair to place portrait painting amongst the things
that were. See advertisement in another column
Call at the Gallery and judge for yourselves.
SPECIAL TRAINS FOR THE FA1R.-We call attention
to the notice of President Hamilton in todays papa'
Of accommodation trains on the Raleigh and CASTOR
Road for the State Fair and the Henderson Far
We learn also that the President Of the Norun
Carolina Road will run, during Fair week, o'"
extra passenger train from Goldsborough to 6res''
borough, and from Greensborough to GoldsborouS"'
leaving each point early in the morning and stopp
ing at Raleigh as long as is possible, to finish D''
trips by seven or eight in the evening. ="
The TE1-Lm-GRApH-The Southern papers a'
publishing-some of them having been imposeaur
on by it-a Geographic despatch from Wash'ns.''
dated Sept. IS, stating that the Democrats Oh WI :,
York had given UP al hope for Buchanan, and "o"'
vote for FllmorsO OF course the statement IS '''''
and was known to be SO when made.
.W j. M. Newson, Esq, has taken charge u
rxriU
The true Democrat., 1856-09-23
W. J.TUCKER,s CHOLERA SYRUP.

For tue Cure of Cholera, Fht1, DysenterH piar
 rtea, Gripping Pains, Sick and Nervous Heai
 ache, Pain or Sickness of tue Stomach. h
 short, tor aH irrugIalarity of the BO,oels it ha' no equal.
 TNHE Proprietor in presenting this medicine to a l community where it is but little known, is well aware that there are persons who not only cry out '' humbug" about medicines but about every tmns else with which they are not acquainted; and ii we all had been of this class, would now be living m the dark ages. But the nquring and investigating mind has shed light upon every department oi Science, and there is not Doctor, Farmer or Me- chanic, in your community but can look back upon few short years and be aStonished at the rapid m provements made in Medicine, Agriculture and Me chanisn. We live in an age of improvement, and ' will not do to say that man will fail at any thing ho undertakes. You must know that new remedies afo being discovered every year forman's beneht SO my friends give thi. medicine fair trial Bloody EiuA Cholera and Darrhea are carrying of thousands Vi our fellow citizens annually, and it would be oles sing to our country if some medicine could be nl1l' to cure diseases fatal in their consequences To JULY end have given years of study, and can now eoa1 fdenty assert that have succeeded in getting uP 7 medicine for the cure of the above diseases, and | challenge the world to produce it's equal
 This preparation having been tested and sppro'gu by the best Physicians of the country now stahuS unequalled by any medicine of like kind in the Woiu Its effect for revealing Pains in the Bowels eurlns Diarrhea, and other diseases of the Bowels ano ieS ing them at the same time in good healthy eondu0D' has been truly astonishing.
 would respectfully ask the ladies' whom SVa ~ seems to have set apart for the atie'eu " try this medicine and if it proves good to reeOlu mend it to their neighbors. l.,
 The following are few of the physicians "H' testify to the virtue of this medicine.
 . A. q. McWlLLIAMS, NJ. D., Ful:on, MISS
 c. F. CONDRY. NJ. D., Bexar, Ala.
 SAML. D. BUCK M. D., Hopkinsvle, Ky,
 The pamphets eontan numerous other eerIya ad grats from Dr. J. J. McAlmont & Co. s
 For sale in Little Rock by Dr. J. J. McAlmont & Co.,, and by merchants and druggists generai' throughout the State June 70, lS56-ly'
The true Democrat., 1856-09-23
The Great "Dickenson" Corn
 Sheller.

r HAVE purchased the Patent Right for the above l great Corn Sheler for the State of Arkansas, and will at an early day possible be in Little Rock prepared to sell the rights for counties through out the entire State.
 The rights for this celebrated Cornsheller have been disposed of for every State in the Union at eno nous rates, and it needs but to be seen to commend itself to every practical man.
 It comments itself by lst. It's GREATNESS.
 2d. Durability, simplicity, ghtness, portability, and no chance to get out of order.
 Sd. The mauner of doing its work and this Is curious enough In all other machines the corn is re- moved by a grinding crushing. mashing process, but in this, it is picked off as 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 CHIT and that holds the is at all disturbed or rubbed off, hence the corn is Clean, deposited in box or bag, while the cobs unbroken are laid side by the machine itself 5th. All other machines require so much power they are almost useless while this is run and fed by a boy of 1e 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 as easily as Dry Corn. 7th. And is the ONLY machine that will select and shell corn for seed without injury to the grain
 VIM. HERVEY ALLEN.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-23

Office at Helena, Arkansas, on Monday, the l7th day of November, 1856. Office at Clarksville, Arkansas, on Monday the 24th day of November, 1856.
 Office at Fayetteville, Arkansas, on Monday, the 3d day of November, 1856.
 Office at Champagnolle, Arkansas, on Monday, the 10th day of November, 1856.
 Office at Washington, Arkansas, on Monday, the 17th day of November, 1856.
 Notice to Pre.Emption Claimants.
 Every person entitled to the right of re-emption to any of the above lands to be offered at public sale, or those to be restored to market is required to es tablish the to the o1 the register and ment therefor within the period prescribed by law; otherwise such claim will be forfeited.
 THOS. A. HENDRICKS, Commissioner
 Ana ,. '56. l3w o the General Land Office
The true Democrat., 1856-09-23
MEDICAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
pr. Tutewiler,s Celebrated Pile Ointment.

4 Certaan Cure for One Dasease. .f 2 NEE unprecedented success, with which the above II medicine has met, wherever il has been in troduced has induced the subscribers, who have the ogandtrecspe and the entire control of the Ointment to bring it before the public put up in style and reduced price, relying uponis well known virtues for future success This preparation is the surest that is now in use for this most distressing and oftentimes eases to which adult persons more subject than Pales, and few, more distressing and troublesome. Medicine, therefore, that can be recommended with confidence all will admit isa great deside,atuD and the inventor of such preparation, shoudbe entitled to the gratitude of those afflicted with that dsease- We might publish many certificates that we have in our possession from our best citizens in praise of it, but think it useless. For further remarks we refer you to the direction a'ound the box. Pre- pa, ed and sold by Dr. J. J. McALMONT & co.
 New Drug Store, Little Rock. Price sl per box. liberal discount when sole by the quantity.
 Nav 1v
The true Democrat., 1856-09-23

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, Mango Foot Rot in Sheep, Garget in Cows, Rheumatism, Bites of Animals, External Poisons, Painful Nervous Affections Frost Bites, Boils, Corns, Whitows, Burns and Scads, Chillblains, Chap ped Hands, Cramps. Contractions of the Mus cles, Swellings Weakness of the Joints, Caked Breasts, Sore Nipples, Piles, &c
 eE Pamphlets gratuitously furnished by agents with Testimonials of its utility.
 All orders addressed to the Proprietors M. II. TUCKER < Co.,. Lockport, N Y.
 gT For sale by Druggists and Merchants gen. eraEy through the United States, British Possess sions, and other Countries. Ar' by
 k. L. DODGE, Little Rock, And by Druggists and Merchants, in every towl in the vicinity; wholesale by dealers in Medicine il New Orleans, Philadelphia, New York, and in al large towns and cities.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-23
Notice to all Whom it may Concern.


 | FIN compliance with instructions addressed to me by R Thos. 4. Hendricks, esq.,, Commissioner of the 1 General Land Office, Notice is hereby given to | all whom it may concern, That from the list to the 5th September next, will hear any testimony that may be submitted to me, affirming denying the fact whether the following described lands, on the 18th September 1850. of the character intend ed to be conveyed to the State of Arkansas Swamp Land,' by the act of that date, whether they had been reclaimed by artificial means before that time If the parties desire it, and will incur the expense competent deputy will be despatched to the Land, to ascertain by actual inspection its true character. In the examination greater weight will be attached to testimony, eliced by personal examination of wit nes.es than to any presented in the shape of any attidavits or depostons Each forty tract will be examined into and reported upon as to its own merits.
 LITTLE ROCK, Aug. 22d, 1858. By request of the parties interested. l have sented to extend the time within which the testmo- ny above referred to- is to be offered, to the st No vember. prox. But testimony produced within the time originally prescribed, will be received and con- sidered by me. HENRY NJ. RECTOR,
 Surveyor General of Arkansas Aug 26, 1856. St.
 Parts of Sections Sec Town Range Area
The true Democrat., 1856-09-23
HARDWARE. CUTTERLY, ETC.

a LUST received from the east full assortment AJ of Hardware. consisting in part of the follow. t4ing: Hunts, Collins and Smon's Axes Broad Axes, Steel Mills OK Breast Halter and Trace Chains shingling, Lathing 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 Sickles Sheep Shears, Cut and Horse Shoe Nails, Cut and Carpet Tacks, Hand Saws Drawing Kni, es, Chssels, 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
 Ang 1s56. M OSBORN.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-23
CURE OF CANCER.

NHlSis to certify, that negro girl of mine has II been afflicted for year or more with (what is cailed) an eating cancer, under her -the sore being an inch square, and eaten into the bone; and similar sore Cor cancer the heel about the size of
 dollar, and about an inch higher than the flesh roundingit. tried all the remedies could hear of in ain-after physicians had failed to effect cure or afford any relief Two months since put her under the treatment of Dr. Keete, in this city The girl is now apparently and as belive entirely well. v CHAS. P. BERTRAND.
 Little Rock, Sept. 8, 1856. 47--tf
The true Democrat., 1856-09-23
THE ARKANSAS HOT
 SPRINGS
6s HvNIIE public are informed that we have
 EsR3 l rennened the HOTEL at tLese cela-

SIhlNtsSs liii,A -3vTNIIE public are informed that we have - Il reopened the HOTEL at these cele- brated SPRINGS. greatly improved. with newly erected BAT THHOUSES. and such other con veniences for WARM BATHING FOR INVALIDS. as may be desired.
 Grateful for the patronage heretofore 50 liberaly extended offer to visitors an earnest assurunce that efforts part will be wanting to merit their continued confidence
 The buildings of the Hotel have been remoddled upon an nEXTENSIVESCALE,co combined with COM FORT and ATTRACTION in all their arrange mentS.
 The thousand miraculous cures performed by the hot bathing at these Springs have astonshed the most scientific.
 Rheumatism, Paralysis Scrofula, Syphilis. Chronic Affections and almost every other species of disease readily yield to the efficacy of these Baths
 The services of d scientific physician can be had at moments rotice and invalid negroes sent to our will be well attended, and forwarded to their homes in any part of the country.
 A superior ICE CREAM SALOON and SODA FOUNTAIN have been erected for the accommoda- tion of guests. Ice in abundance throughout the summer.
 Facilities for Reaching the Springs. Persons desrous of visiting the Hot Springs are informed that there is trwcekly line of steamers plying between Napoleon and Little Rock on the Ar kansas River. and tri weekly line of stages from Pine Bluff on the Arkansas River, to the Springs: also weekly line of steamers from Napoleon via White river connected with stages from hite river to Little Rock, and daily line of stages from Little Rock to the Springs distance of sixty miles. The Wharf Boat, at the mouth of White river. kept by Messrs Johnson and Oracle, affords superior accommodations to the travelling public
 STIDlIAM, AKIN d WARREN
 Proprietors
The true Democrat., 1856-09-23
January l5, 1856. If
HAiISE EIIRNISuINC,

HOUSE FURNISHING! NHERRY WARDROBES; N WALNUT '' Walnut DRESSING BUREAUS, with Glasses; BEDSTEADS, high and low posts; Walrnt and MAHOGANY SIDE TABLES; Walnut and Mahogany CENTER TABLES; SOFAS:
 WASH STANDS; GREECIAN CAIN CHAIRS; MAHOGANY CHAIRS; ROCKING CHAIRS; SPLIT BOTTOM CHAIRS; DOUBLE SHUCk MATTRESSES; MAHOGANY ROCKING CHAIRS. All of which will sell at the most reasonable rates for cash. JACOB HAWKINS May IS, 1856.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-23
..KILL THEFATTED CALF,

zaa VVVHE subscriber returns his aN4H Esk:xG II thanks to the citizens of Lit tlAkz .HaruIatle Rock, for their former patron ' age, and respectfully informs them that he will ne ready about the first of October at Stall Mo- 8, fright hand side) to furnish them with all descriptions of Fresh Meats
 He will pay the highest market price for cattle, calves, sheep. hogs, etc.
 Sept g, 'J6-3m. JOS. C. SCHADER.
The true Democrat., 1856-09-23
DE A FIN ELS S
Important to the Deaf and Deaf Dumb.
 DR. MCLEOD. OF SCOTLAND

Important to the Deaf and Deaf Dumb.
 DIR. MCLEOD, OF SCOTLAND, HAS ARRIVED and may be consulted at the cor 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 NOSTRILS, entirely removed
 Important and True.
 have a 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, I 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 we'll, and is rapidly learning to speak. 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 atilicton 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 in this city. In his examination of my he stated that in four operations he would give perfect hearing; and true to his word at the fourth operation heard and so 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 see me can call at the steamer Parthena. PHILLIP SHELL. --
 Nov. Is, ly. Steamboat Parthena