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MODELLING IN PLAsTER.-In projecting q
human figure, Mr.. Powers improved mode is
to set a pair OF irons upon a platform, the
irons reaching nearly as high as the hips, and
corresponding in general direction to the
bones of the legs; and around these base
is formed 10 hold them firmly by pouring
enough mixed plaster TO procure it. with
m.nced TO be built up with cores and mortar:
The cores are made by pouring q quantl'y ot
nlaster on a piece Of OH cloth, ana as II De-
p 20 n sraeni scoring il deeply with knife
o. I cbiseI. so that when quite hard it may be
e.s;Iv broken into fragments Of a desirable
size Courses of these cores are built up
around the irons and above them, until finally
the enire body is finished in this rough man
ner. the layers being oemented together BY
pIsster or mortar The chisels are then
brought into play for the purpose of roughing
the figures into the general human shape, con-
sisting Of the legs, body and head.
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.S In Egypt, a young gentleman got a
vixen for wife, and carried her home, when
the old folks turned upon him He asked the
kadee CT the village what he should do, who
advised him to watch his chance when the
Lie as his two spgsrs snd hsst her we'll. The
bridegroom did as he was advised, and having
nearly committed murder, was acknowledged
as lord paramount, and when the parents came
back they found their daughter as humble a.
. dove, with one eye beamins lo's-tne otnst
bound 1p by ysg,as sai 81 81 5Eo .4aggs saj
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ANTHONY BUCHLY,
d n D E = T Al e r
Shop and Residence No. 3OS Penn'a ayenu
louth aida hAfXaan 9th and la4h a.. :

onuP Hnd hesldenco NO. 3U3 Penn'a avenue,
south side. bstween 9th and 10th sts.
HAVING PROVIDED HIMSELF WITH
L! an ELEGANT HEARSE,
ana all necessary conveniences for
properly conducting his business,
would respectfully inform the public that he II
fully prepared to I'LL all orders entrusted to him,
atthe shortest notice, and In the best manner.
A large supply Of READY MADE COFFINS
OF all sizes, always on hand, which will be fur.
nished on the most reasonable terms.
As heretofore, no pains Will be spared 10 give
entire satisfaction on all occasions
NJ B.-Residing on the premises, orders viii
be promptly attended to at all houn
feb 7-fy
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and release to the United States and release TO
Texas must be duly executed by such party to-
gsther with the assignment and releases rom the
person In whose favor settlement and payment is
requested. '..' : .
ohe or more audited certificates, or one or more
evidence OF the same character Of debt, may be in
ciuded In the same assignment, releases and afida
Wit OF ownership, each certificate is correctly de.
scribed by number, date, amount, and mama of the
original payee. 1t should also appear whether the
certfcases were issued by the authorities of the
State OF Texas, on of the debt of the repub
c or were issued by the republic of Texas, accord
ing TO the facts Of each case. ..-
Inc assignment to the United States may be made
IN common form the releases should be drawn &C
cordlns TO the forms subjoined-A and b.
JAMES GUTHRIE,
.- ..-. Secretary Of the Treasury.
hnow al persens by these presents that --
=" mas reish 'ed. and hereby releases, the United
Siaes OF hm"fca from all further liability or claim
for The payment OF certificate or ev .ence of d. bt
number -, for the sum of 8, issued by
the late republic of Texas, (er by the authorities Of
inc state Of Texas, as the case NAV be J and re-
dceMed oy The United Staes in accordance with the
provisions of an act OF Congress entitled "An act TO
prov tor the payment of such creditors of the late
republic oil TEXAS are comprehended in the act Of
Congress of september nine, eighteen hundred and
my" approved the 28h day Of February, 1855, and
an act of the tate Of Texas, approved the LIST of
February. 1856.
AS witness my hand and seal.
..- Form B. r.. ..
Know all persons by these presents that --
-has released, and hereby relG ases, the Sac of
Texas from all further liability or claim for the pay
msnt OF certificate or evidence Of d-bt aumber
- for the sum OF g., issued by the late re-
pl bic of Texas, (or by the authorities Of the State
OF I'1as, az the case may bc and redeemed by the
United States In accordance with the provisions of
an act ef Congress, entitled "An act Ia provide for
The payment of such creditors Of the ae repubIico of
tt xas as are comprehended in the act Of Congress
of September nine, eighteen hundred and fifty,"
approved the 18th of February, 1855, and an aci Of
he State OF Texas, approved the lst of February,
1856.
As witness my hand and seal
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MISS EEWITT'S
ENGLISH Ard FRENCH BoARDIxG
AND DkV REHnnH

No 3y7, corner Of NeW York avenue and 1874 81.
VNHE SCHOLASTIC YEAR COMMENCES
= the nrst Monday In September, and ends the
last Friday in June, and is divided into two ses
sions.
The Principal Will be assisted by the most com.
petent English and French resident teachers, and
every facIlity offered FOR pursuing Music and all
the various branches Of modern accomplish
ments.
For further particulars, terms, &C., see Circu-
lars at boosstores at the residence Of tie Prin
cl al au 26-3t6eotf
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nR. .MUNSON, AT S3S PENN'A AVENU
" is still making those beautiful

nR. MUNSON, AT 33S PENN'A AVENUE.
II is still making those beautiful SP
continuous GUN TEETH, called
AlIen's Pateat, for the excellency OF OIl1"
which over all other styles Of teeth, many now
wearing them in this city, will chesrfully vouch
There IL one Dentist IN this city who has been
infringing the patent, AMI made bad imitation
OF IL, against whom hsfsby caution the public
". u Whenever DeEtist speaks against
Aliens Patsnt Continuous Gum Teeth, when
prOpsrIy eoAstrEetsd, ills because he is ignorant
Of the process, incomeetent TO make the work, or
8 unwilling to pay for the patent je 1871
rENTLEMES's SHAWLs, MAUDks,
VI AND MUFFLERS.-A large stock jusr
open-d, some extra size, and yery cheap al the
Gentlemen's Bazaar corner Of Sixth street and
Pennsylvaala avenue. ~.
sc T-eod2w HOPKINS.
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MRS. G.. H. SMITH,

42o ID street north, bstrsen 6th and ia,
PEGS LEAVE TO INFORM THE LADIES
~ OF Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity
that she Is prepared to give instruction in classes
ana private lessons, In the art Of MAKING WAX
Ornamental Leather work -
Ladies wishing to avail themselves Of this op-
Portunity OF acquiring a most beautiful accom-
Mrs s. does not contemplate remaining long In
the city. -
wax FLOWERS In Glasses, per term Of u les.
ak Fruit In Glasses, per term CT - lessons. SIS
Leatner WORK In Glasses, per term Of lessons 80
Private Lessons 81 each-Vases 80.
so9uets and Vases, Wreaths, Single Flowers,
dc for sale, or made to order. au 26-6m
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Educational,
EVENING
AND MATHEMArICAL
INSTITUTE.

L mand In the city, the Principal Of the Union
Academyl has conclude to open, In the very
pleasant Rooms Of the Academy, corner Of Hth
street and New ork avenue, recently fitted up for
SCHOOL, for such young men, otherwise EN-
pioved during the day, as wish TO spend their
evenings IN fitting tben'elves thoroughly fOf
The Institute viii be opened October 18th Eve
evenings each week, tom to pK O'Clock, with
TWO or Tn ee lessons In each study each week
Ciasses will be formed in Book Keeping Pen.
iMHaasnlp, and various Branches Of the Higher
Mathematics; M and also in Foreign Ianpuapes
ror terns and further particuls rs, see circulars
al tne BOOK Stores, or call on the Principal
sc ZU-Im n, RICHARDS. PIincinaI
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THE UEION ACADEMY.

II. RICHARDS, Mrs. II RICHARDS,
..- Prin. Z. A. Prin L. Y. A.
'ENHE NEXT ANNUAL SESSION OF III g
Il Institution, and of the UNION FEMALE
ACADEMY, will commence on MONDAY, Sep.
tember 1, 1856. jy 23-3m
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y Breakfast Beef, freshly cured AZ smoked IN
choice pieces, also English Daily Cheese Of re-
cent Importation, just received by -----.- -.
KING BURCHELL,
oc3- Corner Of lsth and stsests,
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TOP II NJ q RFLEI'a
NEW AND CHEAP
SADDLE, HARNESS And TRUNK STORE
~ seventhst opposite Odd Fellows Hall
CA MESSRS TOPHAM, ~
late Of Philadelphia, and
kNORFLET Of this city N ~

late Of Philadelphia, and &
ENORFLET Of this city al sHt
respectfully announce to
their friends and the public, that they have com
nenced the Saddling Business at the above stand
where they will make and keep constantly Or
hand large and superior assortment of-Mens'
Ladies', and Boys SADDLES, BRIDES,
mAKTINGALES, and WHIPS. HARNESS OF
every description, both for city and country use
All kinds OF TRUNKS, VALISES, and CAR
PET BAGS. LADIES' SATCHELS, TRAVEL
ING BASKETS, and FANCY WORK BOXES
and HAMES. Horse, Spoke, and Dust BRUSH!
Es. CARDS, CURRf-COMBs, sPONSEs,
80, 80.
All material used will be the best that can be
obtained; and both Of Us having been practical
workmen for several years, we feel confident that
our work cannot be surpassed, either for style OF
durability. BY unremlting efforts to give salts
faction we hope to merit, and respectfully solicit,
share OF public patronage.
Pasticular attention paid TO covering Trszks
and repairing all kinds Of work.
saddleys'tools oonstaRtlv On hand. new 7-1y
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Removed to 367 Penn'a avenue, South side
OPPOSITE THE NATIONAL HOTEL.
NEW GROCERY, WINE, AND LIQUOR
STORE.

TNH E SUBSCRIBER BEGS LEAVE TO
Il inform his friends and the public, that he
has opened new store, No. 367 Penn. avenue,
between AZ and 9Th streets, Ave doors east Of 9th
hand large and varied assortment of Foreign
and Domestic WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS,
and FINE GROCERIES, consisting Of fine
Teas, Sugar, Coffee, Flour, Soap, Olives, r Raisins,
Figs, Sardines, Anchovies. Otard, Marrett &
CO., Pinet & Co., and Col. Chadard' Brandes In
Cases, Demijohns, and Casks. Old Jamaica
Rum, sheryies, MADEIRA, Port Of various descrip-
cases, Champagne Cider, Brandy Fruits, Rey-
nold's Edinburg Ale, Annesetd, Marss, hino,
Curacoca, Absynth, Champagnes, and a large and
varied description OF Havana Cigars. Also,
Ston9hton Bitters and Fever and Ague Bitters,
Porter, Ale and Cider.
JONAS. p. LEVY,
se4-1y No 367 Pa av D., bet AZ and 9th sts.
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~W What murderous Implements do ladies'
generally wear IN their hsa? Pair o nds
combs, parricide combsi) va. .F-,-... 4. Z
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CENTRAL ACADEMY.

Rev REV g. ". GbH6ARNRHA,Ncs,} PRINCIPALS.
ITNHE NEXT ANNUAL SESSION OF THIS
Academy will commence on Monday, Sep
telnber LIST, 1856. For terms see Circulars al the
prin cipal Book Stores au LII
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A CARD.

|. CARD.
MES. FRANKLIN, TEACHER OF VOCAL
~ ~ hIuslc, No. iG5 street, between 9th and
10th streets References: Mr. r Davis and Mr.
nupds, MUSIC stores. Sc Ism
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The outstanding evidences of other classes of tho
dept OF the republic ofTeIas cannot be specified by
this Department. an eo-dtl.tIant
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TRsAsuRv DEPARTMENT, Angus. 20, 1885.
~herfa' The following joint resolution of Congress-
The true Democrat., 1856-04-01
 SEED OATS
MILLINERY! MILINERY?!

IVAN be bought at a reasonable price of sSSs c NEWBERN .e HUGHES N
 orot, 4
The true Democrat., 1856-04-01
Helmbold's Genuine Preparations Eelmboldss Highly Concentrated Conn
 pound Fluid Extract !suchu

s certain, safe, and etectual remedy for Diseases A of the Bladder Kidneys. Gravel. Dropsv. Weak ness Secret Diseases. Obstructons. Female Com plaints and all Diseases of tle Sexual Organs wheth CT in MALE CR FEMALE, from whatever cause they may haze originated, and no matter of how lon 2 standing.
 This popular and specific remedy is now offered to the afflicted and guaranteed to cure all the above complaints It searches out the very of the dis driving out all the diseased fluids of the 1Ody thus removing the and rendering the cure cer- tain and Perrnanent. This medicine alavs pain and inflammation. which other remedies invariably and be taken with less trouble and expense to patients This iutailible remedy has saved thou sands upon thousands from the hands of merciless qnach>. if not from premature graves. In cases of infection the Compound BuchU is the only article worthy of the least confidence of the afflicted in per forming safe cures. It contains no narcotic. mer- cury, other injurious drug but is purely vEGETA BE COMPOSITION It iS very agreeable to the taste creates perccptibe odor and may be taken by per sons of either without hinderance from business or medical advice plain directions for use accom- pany the medicine. Reader if you have any of the above complaints, do not neglect them, delays are dangerous. With this medicine you can cure your self and thus prevent all exposure.
 Truth Must and wilt Prevail. This medicine speedily and etfcctUally the most vrucnt form of secret diSeaSes and eradcutcs every particle of infectious matter from the syStem restoring the patient to perfect state of HEATH AND PURITY. And medicine which must benefit everybody, from the simply delicate to the confined and despairng invalid equal is to be found it act ing both a cure and preventive of any of the above ailments.
The true Democrat., 1856-04-01
STATE OF ARK ANSAS.
 CnunfX of DulnsIli

In the Chancery Court of Pulaski county, in vaca ion, February 2lst, A. D. 1856.
 William B. Wait, Complainant.
 vs.
 lanes Raines, and William Reeves and Mary his wife, James Clark and Jane his wife, Jesse Sheppard Hnd Nancy his wife, James McLain and Lucy Ann his wife, and Margaret Hines, heirs at law of John Mclean, DetendGntS.
 'sNHIS day the complainant by Watkins d Galla- N gher his solicitors filed bis bill of complaint in his against the said defendants and it appears rom affidavit annexed to said bill that the said de- 'endants non-resdents of the State of Arkansas therefore, and to the end that said defendants be no flied of the filing and pendency of said bill against them, the object whereof is to enforce the perfor nance of certain executed by said Raines o said John McLain in his lifetime, to convey to him. his heirs assigns the E. 1 of if. sec. 24 T. 9 & R. II w. containing BOA 30 000 acres located by virtue of the right of said Raines donation as an actual settler in the district of country west of Arkansas which ceded by the United States to the Chero- kee Indians and for decree requiring said Ranes to execute to complainant the gnee of the heirs of the said John MeLain, warrantee deed for the lands located by virtue of said right, that the legal title to said lands be divested out of said Ranes and pass to and vest in compianant ii is ordered that publ- cation be made hereof n the True Democrat, news paper printed in this State for two weeks successvelv the last insertion thereof to be at least four weeks be- fore the commencement of the next of this court: and that unless they shall appear in this before the fourth day of said term which will be be- gun and held at the courthouse in said county. on the first Monday of May, 4. D. 1856. and Gle their exceptions, plead, demur, answer the said bi the will be taken confessed and an interlocutory decree entered accordingly
 A true copy from the record.
 Attest: GORDON \. PEAY, Clerk.
 N9reh 1S 1Q56 9w
The true Democrat., 1856-04-01
New GoodSII

'sSHE subscribers have just received and opened
 E large and complete assortment of Fancy au staple Dry Goods, consisting in pant of Cloths Ca. ,imeres, Delaincs. fancy and plain Berugc~. Muslin. JaconetS SatHetS, Jeans OsnaburgS Domestiy> Lin SeyS kerseys, Shawls Misses kni Goats ChtIui>gt,, Underseeves plain and hemstitchel H.mdEcrclios plain and fancy Buttons. Gents and Ladies GtAc, all qualities Also fine lot of Hosiery. Black >1s, Black Velvet Trimmings plain and fancy R1bon, Black Bombazine, New Stl le Prints in fact every market
 And large lot of Groceries, Hardware fine peek ct and table Cutlery, Queensware Tinware aud cndid lot of Boots and Shoes all of which th citizens of Little Rock, and the public generally ar invited to call and examine, at the old stand ut FeA S Doley. Highest market price paid for counr, produce. NEWBERN ,S HUGHES. Jan. 22. '56-tf
The true Democrat., 1856-04-01


 Q .HCrcRrH, crpOHre and HprgdeHce i caroa- c0nStRoaai diSeaSe, arising from plpare State of
 tte bood and the oHiy rctiablc and cfectHG
 nedy Jor the carc ot Scrotaia, Scsd Hcad, Uiccra-
 tons o' the Ttroat and Lcss Plins and Sireliings of the Bones, 7ttter, PiwpiCs the Fdcf, and all Scaiy ErRptons of the Skin.
 ItiS gratifying to the proprietor of these medicines to be able to state that 1t now nearly three years they were first introduced during which time they have been extensively used in various parts of the United States and have given to patient and practi- toner the highest degree of satisfaction in the Naruus eases in which they have been employed whether in town. country, hospital or private practice, they haveinvarlaby given tine most decided and unequvo- cal satisfaction. and produced the most sautary and beneficial effects.
 These med cines require considerable care in the preparation and the employment of different men trua in successive operation to take up the attractive matters. and, in consequence, most trcQuentlv improperly made, and not untrcQucntly much i'm paired if not rendered totally inert. by the iniudi cious and unskiu management of those unucquaint- ed with pharmaccutcul preparations. It is. there fore of the highest consideration and importance to the public and to the faculty that there should be standard preparations of uniform strength and DOS ses>ing the most advantages To effect this and ob- vlate the evil alluded to, have made number of experiments to ascertain the most etlectdal mode of extracting the virtues of the Sarsaparla and the Buchu and to discover the most eligible form of their exhibition The experiments have resulted most ia vorably, and it is with much pleasure now offer to the public and the factlty my Compound Fluid Fy- tracts, which contain all the virtues of the articles they represented to be made from in a highly con ccnrated form, and are the most active preparations which can be made. Two tablespoonfuls of the Ex- tract Sarsapara added to pint of water equal to tho Lisbon diet drink, and one bottle fully equals in strength gallon of Syrup Sarsaparilla or decoc- ton usually ma le.
 Fluid Extract Buchu Sl per bottle or 6 for s5
 q | Sarsaparilla. '' :" < Certificates ofcures and recommendations from dis tingushed professors and physicians will accompany each preparation. Prepared and sold by
 Il. T. HELMBOLD. Practical and 4dnalytical ChemiSt No. 2G3 Chestnut st. near the Grard House, Philada To be had of Druggist and dealers in every section of the United States and Canadas.
 All letters for the medicine directed to the proprie- tor receive immediate attlntion and safe deliveries guaranteed.
The true Democrat., 1856-04-01
ES6 NEW SADDLER SHOP. < I gsA HANGER & MAYO -,


WOJLD respectfully inform the citizens of I.ittI
 w Rock, and all who may beinterested that the, nave entered into copartnership in the Saddlerj doors from Markham st., where they are making an, will continue to make Saddles, Brides and harness the best material and of the latest style and mos substantial manner not to be surpassed by any esta olShment m the State, and better than any brought to this place. Mayo, is a practical saddler and la been n the business for 25 years. They have in the employ MT. Waymack. one of the best harness ana furniture hands in the State. We invite all to civ Ills Il call and examine our work
 llDt
The true Democrat., 1856-04-01
NOTICE! NOTICE!!

57r+5EN aSHE undersigned has just received fror rs=z a New Orleans the most compIetea,,or, s,ss[@lnent Of Groceries ever offered in the Whi. River Valley. His stock consists in part of CoI. sugar, Salt, Whi>key, Rice. Fish. Bacon. Lard. No la>Ses, Soap, Candles, and in fact everything in Il me oi 0rocoles. He offers superior inducemcn, to the mercantile community. and win ,rI ar tb lowest Memphis prices. Aberdeen is situated o White riyerat point eligible to navigation the yca round. and ataeio>e proximity to Little Rock. whgr wagons can be had at all times to convey freight ' Jhat place anu any other place in the adjacent couu ties Give him call; he k satisfied that le rM PleaSe customers with as good an article in hls line as can be purchased in any market Address
 Jan, l, '56 3m J. G. McGAUGHEY,
 \ barln..p Ark
The true Democrat., 1856-04-01
N 0 T IC E

sS WAS committed to the Jail of Saline count "a W on the Eth day of October. 1855, negr -AAman, who calls himself William. of black co Tor, aged about 30 or 35 years about feet ineho high, heavy set, weighs about 1S5 pounds. had o when taken up, coarse cotton shirt and pants wht red plush cap, russet shoes he says he belong to John Welden, near Rodney, Mississippi, and lei him on the 4th of July last.
 The owner is hereby requested to prove property pay charges, and take him away, or said negro will dealt with according to law.
 WM A. CRAWFORD, Sheriff
 and Jailor of Saline county. Ark Nov. 20. 1855 6m Cost of adv S26 or sl nor week
The true Democrat., 1856-04-01
FRANCIS DIFFER
WHOLESALE X RETAIL
 DRUG STORE.
CIRCULAR SAVING, TURNING, etc.

evRN UR z TNHE subscriber has taken the l.sSSA1ss9, \ Furniture Establishment for
 s.-..ss-s3 merly occupied by Geo. Berryman eg rTszs Y7.s in this city and is prepared to ma -.>..1yS nufacture all descriptions O. ou,e- hold Furniture, on short notice and .ooa terms He expects also to keep general assortment of Funi- ture constantly on hand
 His Turning Lathe enables him to furnish Billiard and Alley Balls and indeed every description of turn ing. ill good style and on short notice
 Carpenters and others desiring circular saving done will tini 1t to their advantage to give him a call
 .Sy Undertaking promptly attended to-
 Aug. H, loo3- A. ZIEGEL.
The true Democrat., 1856-04-01
TEETH! TEETIIll


 nR. CHAS. CHIDSEY, Dental Sur -> II geon, would call the attention of f<S persons using and requiring artificial teeth oIlID to the method of inserting teeth for temporary and in many cases, permanent use, on q Gutta Per cha base-a substitute for metallic plates am now prepared to make full and partial sets of teeth from the above material Persons wishing entire full sets can have them made and put in the mouth ill the short time of four to six hours after the teeth are extracted Partial sets from two to four hours
 ALSO,
 Restoration of ue Faee to is Original Contour, Bringing into use all of the muscles necessary to natural expression when changed by loss of teeth Persons coming from the country requiring teeth inserted on this principle, will not be detained from home longer than one day.
 All other operations in Dentistry faithfully per formed Specimens to be seen at his office. ray- Office, No. Is Jefferson street. one doer cast of the Commercial Hotel, Memphis Tenn. March '56-3m
The true Democrat., 1856-04-01
DANCING SCHOOL.

VEvHE subscriber proposes to teach q A< a E Dancing School in this city. to con- xlSm "A mence next week. He win teach Quad sssS,1 SssssS1 G-Nrilles, Coalitions, Polkas, Spanish Dances, $. Polanders, etc.
 TrRMs- Five Dollars for each scholar-twelve lessons. c. C. MILLER. March IS. '56--Sw*