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Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29
1857. 1858. NEW ORLEANS AND MEMPHIS ssEa- .za- s5gE ss!s=c
 F A c K EFT LINE.

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 P A c K E LINE. YNHANKFUL for the liberal support extended to 1 them heretofore,
 The Memphis and New Orleans
 PACKET COMPANY Have the pleasure of announcing to their friends and the public generally, that their arrangements for the approaching season perfected and that from and after the list October their boats will be regularly n the trade and will leave positively and punctually on the days as advertised WEDNES- DAYS and FRIDAYS, at4P.M
 The boats all of the first class and arranged to leave New Orleans and Memphis
 ON MONDAYS: NEBRAsKA;;r, ;r,.;, ....... A. R. IRWIN, Master BEN FRANKLIN. J. D. CLARKE, ''
 ON WEDNESDAY: JOHN SIMONDS.... Q. B. CHURCH, Master. INGOMAR. W. GosLEE, C
 ON FRIDAYS: 1T. R. W. HILL. T. H. NEWELL, Master BELFAST. .......- .......W. WRAY, And will pass Napoleon and Mouth White River,
 GOING DOWN Tuesdays, Thursdavs Saturdays, in the EVENING. GOING UP-MOndays. Thursdays, Satur- days, in the EvENING Our boats have been thoroughly ove bauled and rehted, and are in charge of most Experienced nr, ueht ana able commanders, and especial regard will De pad in the entire management to every reon;;t tna5 Will eonduce to the comfort, safety and pleasure oI messengers to the careful transportation of ana to the accommodation generally of our patrons ', These Packets connect at Memphis with steam Packets for Cairo, St. Louis Louisville Cincnnst; and Nashville; and with the Memphis and Charles ton, the Memphis and Ohio, and the Memphis and ir J. W. GOSLEE, President. TOT all business connected with the line, apply at the ollces of the Company. to .s44 .,.s J. J.f RAWLINGS. Sec'y and Treasurer .1 ..ifs F 2l Mosby & Hunts Bu;ldino Wa,nrt';, : |. tgi and J, H. FRELIGlI, General Agent.
 Under the St. Charles Hotel. N. Orleans Sept 22, '57. 50-Srn, S' ~ V le''ns'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29
RR AN NE"

JUST received per steamer Dardanelle. A snlepd;d assortment E of Hardware, consisting of Table and Pocket Cutlery:
 Razors and Razor Strops;
 Axes, Hoes Trace and Log Chains; Saws, Augers. Chissels Fies
 Claw and Tack Hammars, Iron Squares, Draw
 ing Knives:
 Locks and Latches, Butts and Screws: Fire Irons, Cot Cards No TO- And m fact every thing usually kept in Hard ware house-which will sell very low for casL - Try us. MCPHERSON x OVERTON.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29
>KRR< RICHARD BRAGG.
 sa Coach and Wagon Maker.

s Coach and Wagon Maker. ID RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens oi Il Little Rock and the surrounding country. that he is now prepared to make all kinds of work con- sisting of Wagons Buggaes. Carts, Drays and truck and timber wheels for mills and every kind of plan taton use. Also blows and cultivators of different patterns cotton scrapers and sweeps of various pat terms; all kinds of ml and gin irons made to order Repairings of all kinds done in the neatest style at my old stand opposite the Anthony House.
 szyT On hand 80 900 feet choice seasoned lumber to be made up to order.
 - Nov g, 1858 1y RB
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29
FASHIONABLE TAILORING
~zz-zxz~ A FINE ASSORTMENT
 :.R A OF FURNITURE forH S.l, of T

Ge e}2sss69 Sale-Consistng of Bureaus, III Bedsteads, Chairs Tables, Looking Glasses, What nots Cribs, etc., etc.
 The subscriber is prepared to make all articles of Farniture in superior style; and repairing will also be neatly and promptly done.
 @7S--Also Coffin making and undertaking NzEzz4sAD attended to at the shortest notice.
 Ware-room on Markham st., on the corner below the Presbyterian church.
 May 80, 1854. 1y FRANCIS DIFFER.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29
HOUSE OF ENTERTAINMFNT.

AA VIE subscriber, living 22 miles above Iip
 E::: u Rock on the Fort Smith road is fully Pr Mssi pared to entertain travellers. He has d we'll ranged house for the purpose; will keep good taOs and charge moderately. He will always have e hand an abundant supply of all sorts of provnaso, for horses, and assures the public that he can oer best accommodation on the road
 Aug. 25, 1857. If r.Nssr'u V ERWIN.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29
BOnnets. BOmnets, BOnnets.
NEW YORK AT YOUR DOOR.

NEW YORK AT YOUR DOOR. MY friends and generous publ" will excuse me 1vE for waiting on them sooner with my adler- tselucnt, when inform them that the run" on my new and splendid stock of Staple Goods has been great. that it out of my power to do and can now only enumerate few of the leading articles, to wit:
 9,526 yds. Brown Sheeing and Shirtngs
 500 :" Extra heavy l,393 '' Virginia Osnaburgs,
 T33 '' Potomac Duck,
 $50 '' Brown Paids
 5s2 '' '' kerScys, l,736 '' Beached Sheetings and Shirtmgs,
 250 pieces seasonabe Prints. cheap,
 25 '' Irish Linen, assorted qualities,
 40 < Plaid, plain and checke'i Jaconet.
 Blue White, Red, Green and Yellow, Plain and Twled E1annels Sattinet., CaSsimere. Sheep Grcys. Tweeds etc, etc.; India Long Cloth, Bed Blankets all sizes and qualities; Red Blue and Brown Blankets for Overcoats all first rate of the quality. Green Barege and Black Silk Gauze Flannel and Linen Cambrc.
 ALSO-Shawls, Gloves Silk, Linen and Cotton lIandkerchiefs, Combs Needles, Gutta Perchd Hair Pins Hosiery of all kinds, Suspenders Wool Scarts and Jackets for Men, Women and Children. Coats Thread, Flax Thread, assorted, etc.
 The foregoing is only brief summary of our stock. It is impossible for any to form proper concep ton of the cheaDness of this magnificent assortment unless they call and look for themselves, which in justice to themselves and families they will be bound to do. A. J. HUTT, Main street.
 Nov 10. 1857
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29
CIGA RS :!

A IL who enjoy good Cigar will buy of KIN IA NEAR'S superior Havana, their equals are not found elsew here in Little Rock.
 Retail dealers in Cigars can be supplied at low rates. Nov. 10, 1857.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29

DENTAL NOTICE.
 nR. II. N. CASE has permanently To- @ D cated in the new office built by Gov Qvf~~S Conway opposite the residence of pr. J. J. McAlmont where he is prepared to operate in every branch of his profession Artificial teeth with artificial gums from one full set inserted as to look per iectly ral. All full sets inserted on the suction or atmospheric pressure principle feel perfectly natural and easy in the mouth and answers all the legitimate uses of natural teeth
 Teeth if taken in time be plugged so as to pre- serve them for life March ls 1858 ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29

DRY GOODS. NOW IS your chance to buy your Goods lower " than they were ever before offered. Among our late arrivals will be found Ladies' Dress Goods of all descriptions DeLanes, Scotch Plaid, Alpaca Merinos. Mohair . Plaid and Plain; Black Silks Ribbons. Dress Trim mings, Wool and Cotton Hosiery. Chidren's Hosiery Searfs, Figured Alpaeas Worked Collars and Under sleeves. Irish Linens, Ladies Black Cloth Beached Tabe Linen. Linen Napkins, Bleached Domestics Belts of all kinds, Brass Skirt Springs,
 And great many other articles too numerous to mention at D. L. O'CONNEII'S Nov. IT. 1857. Cheap Cash Store
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29

REMOV VAL. RRISBIN & Co.,, have re- y. k) moved to their new TIN @6 SHOP, corner of Markha and Rock InllEfS streets, where they have received an assortment of Japaned Ware, such as Toilet Sets. Cake Boxes. Dust Pans, Tea Canis- ters. Also Coffee Parchers Fire Tenders Bird Cages Iron Spoons. Ladies and Flesh Forks; scolloped and plain Tin Plates and everything belonging to the tin and sheet iron line; Cook Stoves of different pat terms, and general assortment of tin ware aiI of which they will sell low for cash or exchange for old Copper and Beeswax.
 J. BRISBIN ,& CO, May l2, '57 Markham st Iittle Rock
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29
Encourage Home Enterprise.

As.sss4zA
 CHAIRS! CHARLSE! CUAIRS!!! -a 4%lGG bis lae 'Psndi Psad Gno19sFf1 monsy in E> i-zA-ate=S acquaintne myself with the 1.=.41s@ manufacture of Chairs. procured and seasoned ma terial: planned and constructed machinery for their manufacture, that will trust. enable me to compete with the imported article, present my work to the public for inspection, and warrant it to give general satisfaction.
 A The material from which the CHAIRS e0 kAAs offer constructed, was taken from SsAse, IF our own forests the machinery used in ITl their construction planned by myself and built in our own shops and the power used native and to the manor born.n Call and see me.
 Rooms on East Main st., at Praseh'- old stand, Little Rock. Arkansas. WILLIAM DRAKE. April 14. 1857. 27-tf.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29
LIGHTNING CONsOLAToRs.

vHVIIE subscriber has a supply of these excellent | tieles now on hand. They composed entire ly of glass, and separate the rod completely from the building; and glass being non conductor of lightning when the fluid is attracted to the rod, it must pass down the same into the ground and cannot touch the house.
 The articles be put old rods as well as new. They may be had at s per dozen. They should be put feet apart.
 For further particulars address
 Sept S. 1857 3rn HENRY JACOBI.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29
NEW GOODS.

ATE receipts now make my assortment of
 l FANCY DRY GOODS,
 and articles usually found in Gentleman's Furnish Ing Store, complete An eye to the markets. and aware of the dark cloud that now impends the mer cantie world am convinced of the great importance ofdsposing of my stock therefore offer fret ;n ducements to purchasers. JAMES A. HENRY.
 Nov "A. lS57 --' --- --~--'~sN
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29
sENn Y0uR ORDERS.

SOUTHERN FURNITURE WAREROOMS! The Largest Establishment n the South, at
 Nos. I'll and 173 Canal Street.
 ALL NEW STOC Ck!! gUVHE undersigned having opened large rEssss3 | and splendid assortmentof NEW SOUTHERN FURITURE,.-ss is prepared to supply the trade and families on the most reasonabls terms. This being the only new stock in the city, purchasers will find 1t to ther ad vantage to call and examine the goods ana learn the price before purchasing elsew here-
 Will keep constantly on hand MARBLE. SOFA and CENTRE TABLES,
 Extension Tables of Mahogany,
 Walnut and Oak, and of all sizes; Rose wood and Mahogany Work and Card Tables;
 DRE ESSING TAB $, WALNUT AND CHERRY DINING TABLES, Oak Mahogany and Rosewood Sideboards. Rureaus of Walnut, Rosewood X Mahogany
 ARMoIRs, WRISTBANDS, BEDSTEADs. Parlor Chairs Tete a retes, Ottomans. Dvans Easy Chairs Rockers Etegeres; Secretaries and Book cases: Oak and Walnut Office chairs, Dining room Chairs, Childrens' Chairs and Rockers; Mahogany and Walnut Tea poys and Light Stands. HAIR, MOSS AND SPRING MATTRESSES.
 LOOKING AND MATING. Rosewood and Mahogany Parlor Sets; together with every article usually found in Furniture Ware house.
 This is an entirely new establishment and no old stock on hand. Purchasers will find 1t greatly to their interest to give this store call before buying elsew here as the Proprietor is confident that he can offer them yes of the most fashionable urn- ture more substantially made, and at greater bar gains than any other house in the city.
 CUAS. A. STEWART. NEW ORLEANS. Oct. 1855. feb 10 '57--ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29

NOT TICE
 To the Travelling Community. 'JNliE undersigned are prepared x >NTS T to convey passengers and wfSrMSSA lhelr baggage in comfortable EM@ Ws78 stage Coaches on the most reaSonale terns unon the following Mail Routes. to wit
 A DAILY LINE rrom Littie Rock, Arkansas, to Pittsburgh. in Johnson county, and to
 Washington, in Hempstead County. On the former. the Stage will leave LITTLE ROCK AT A. M., on each day of the week. except Monday; and on same days on the latter. and from '''' Little Rock to BatesviIe, hree trips week.
 Also line from
 LITTLE ROCK to NAPOLEON, On the South side of the Arkansas River via Pine Bluff. - " W
 Fare to Napoleon S7 50 All Baggage over fifty pounds charged extra {, Stage Offce kept at the Anthony House. Little Rock. Ark. p UANGEP e CO ''' May 5th, 1s57.-S0 1y
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29

FRESH ARRIVALS. JUST Received from New Orleans, J Fierce Rice, @ A NHeyS~> ? boxes Black Tea, SMOy >~-&-sAS bbl Crushed Sugar, wy boxes Pesrl Starch, Hostetter's @ Btters, Bitter 4 dog. Assorted Preserves, 4 Asst Pie fruits. 10 kits No. Mackerel. 10 dog kits No. Mackerel 10 boxes Cod Fish, 10 boxes large Herrings, ? doz Pepper Sauce, Baskets Champagne, dog Yeast Powders, dog. Pickles.
 boxes Pine Apple Cheese,
 bbls. Dried Apples, 200 4 box Sardines, loo E box Sardines, boxes Casteel Soap boxes Vermerselle ine,, l3 bbls Apples, 5 bbls. Onions,
 bbls Oranges, bbl. Pine Apples,
 bbl. Cocoanuts, 2ooo best Havana Cigars,
 5 boxes Extra Chewing Tobacco,
 2 boxes Fights Chewing Tobacco,
 l2 gross Matches,
 2 do Playing Cards, fancy,
 l box cut and dried Tobacco,
 octave fine Cognac Brandy,
 10 baskets Anesete. etc., etc. All of which will be sold by Nov. 2d, 1857. M. TANTI
 AGAIN. LUST received per steamer s. II. Tucker, sI Cabinet Champange Wine, Heidsick do do
 Bougy do do Pure Port Juce
 Sherry Wine,
 Madeira =
 Fine assortment of Brandy Cordals of all descriptions large assortment of Cigars and Tobacco By JACOB HAWKINS Nov. 10. 1857. A FINE assortment of Cents Traveling Shaws IA- q choice article, very low. Nov. 3, 1857. D. B. HANDEL. N1E are now taking in exchange for goods, Lou W isiana North and South Carolina, and the old three Banks of Tennessee paper. at par. Nov. 8. 1857. MCPHERSON & OVERTON. 5000 Bushels of Corn Wanted in the
 Shuck. VNHE contractors of the Penitentiary will receive proposals until the first of January, 1858, for between two and three thousand bushels of corn in the shuck to be delivered at the Penitentiary or at the steamboat landing. Dec. l, 1857. St GEORGE & ROBINS
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29
HAYNES HOTEI,

Elm Street bet,Ceen Scott and Cumberland
 LITTLE ROCK, ARKS. H AVlNG purchased the above named pro- ... pcrty and put it in the most complete re G..:>> par rehtted with new furniture, am prepared Will unsurpassed by any house in ihe State
 My ABLE shall be furnished at all times with the best the markets of the place and elsewhere afford without regard to expense and trouble and no effort house comfortable. 'o''' VI 'iie ne STABLES. in connection with the house. are under the surveillance of thepropretor and attentive ostlers will always be nj waiting to render every at tention. STEpuFN M vNIsy, SIy "S- Little Rock Nov 10 ls57 1N'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29
lntEnG-

A LOT of very superior Voins. also Bows. Strings, "A Screws and Aprons-just received and for sale low by '" J. A. HENRY.
 Nov IT 1857
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

H. HAYES. 5. l.. DonS1A' HAYES x DORSEY, Real Estate and Land Agents, Lake Village Chcot county, Arkansas give personal and prompt attention in selling, buy ing and selecting lands in Chicot and adjoining coun ties either upon commissions or with an interest, (which lands are alluvia and unsurpassed in the growth of cotton;) will also investigate titles and make out abstracts of the same pay taxes for non- residents, collect debts, etc.. etc.
 HENRY HAYES, Attorney at Law.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29
ENTERTAINMENT.

THE subscriber is prepared to entertain 'rav- | elers good terms, at his place two miles "A north of Little Rock on the Northern Military l.- road leadug to Van Buren and Fort Smith.
 He has also Blacksmth- shop in full blast, and will do all kinds of work in his line
 Sept 2z '57.-tf WILSON A. PURDOM.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29

rJ,OYS. A fine assortment of Toys, all kinds, for
 sale cheap at KINNEARS, Main street. NnA 10. 1Sa7
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29

Our racilit act be surpa'
 We have ! ars, one or nables us tC and at very !
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29

AUGUSTUS D. HARDY, Attorney at Law, Rockport Hot Spring county, Arkansas:
 REFERENcEs:-Hon. E. II. English, Little Rock Hon. I. c. Murray. Pine Bluff Dr. W. H. Ham, mond Hot Springs. Arkansas Nov. To '57 ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29
ARKANSAS RIVER PACKET.

a Ar,e0rsa s NNHE light draught steamer ss Arr
 | kansaw Traveier;', KINe Mas , VI. ..sa ter, will run as Regular Packet--dur- = ing the seasOn-trom Napoleon to Van Buren. Fort Smith and Fort Gibson For freight or passage, apply on board, or of
 MERRICK & WASSELL, Agents. Nov IT 1S5T
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29
NEW CITY ROnK

NEW CI | II bOOh THE subscriber informs the l public that he has estab- : lished in connection with his
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29
TO BANK DEBTORS.

NNHE undersigned have on hand some State Bonds Il for sale for cash or on credit; on terms and in to suit purchasers having fractional sums pay to either of the Banks of this State.
 WATKINS & GALLAGHER. Little Rock. May 19. '57. 32- 6m.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29
BOTTOM LAND FOR SALE.

sa r-rJNEE undersigned offer for sale the Wg, E of Sec. l2 NN f N 4 of Sec. F V
 E. 15 of Sec. II
 E. H of s. F. 4 of Sec. 2
 Containing in all Nine Hundred and Sixty a60) acres It Is situated on Plum Bayou, near Clear Lake, in Pulaski county and is four miles from the Arkansas river There is this tract 75 in cultivation, and ITS deadened. It may be divided to suit any one not wishing to purchase the whole tract. This land has not been overfowed since ls44. and deeply covered. lot of Cattle. hogs and other live stock may be bought the premises. For terms ap. ply to MOORE S HUGHES. Sept. 20. '5T. General Land Agents
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29

To person
 ainiy preser,
 he State. .eaersliy rel 'housaadreg 2
 orteH thoSS'
 therefore, pr. sising-the |
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29
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For one copy In six month At .hs explrs Stron
 To place Il will furnish | course ioai or 6 subscri Is
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 Subscriber. hese rates, slub rates , pc
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29

Meat Cutters, Sausage Suffers. eac. k No. and Meat Cutters, V No. and Sausage Suffers, iS sets Grind St ne fixtures. assorted sizes. Goes IF inch Screw Wrenches, Y Is 1"
 |" 9l o
 aoz. kimbail's R. F. Steel Long handle Sho- HH vels, s68 ests .t4s;g4f. Received and for sale bv Dec ]. RAPLEY, HANGER & co.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29
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Transient ten lines or ssquent II
 Merchants Profession ,u square, :
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29

DERFUMERY- great variety not excelled by l any ever offered in this market, the genuine Ian Nitric Farenu Cologne and other very desirable articles in this line call and take q look ut
 Nov. IT, l567. J. A. HENRY,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29

J. C. MURRAY. U. W. OAhhoAL' MURRAY & CARROLL, Attorneys and Coun, selors at Law and Socitorsin Chancery Pine Bluff, Arkansas will practice in all of the counties of he Second Judicial District and the Supreme and fed- eraI Courts at Little Rock Oct. G. lool. ly-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29
PRIVATE BOARDING

: hIV A E I1OA RD1NO. MISS MARY J. BLACKBURN has re- M opened her house for the purpose of ac kzA commodating day boarders and viii also pro- G;;..l vide few furnished rooms to those who may des;ra to room in retired and pleasant portion of be et
 Strangers visiting the city will be received as boay 1ers, on producing city references. "@ 0oa'
 Oct. 2T, 1857. tf
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29

JOHN ID. KIMBELL, Attorney at Law, Lit te Rock, Ark, will practice in the various courts held at the capital, and attend to the collection of claims throughout the State. lie will give careful at tention to adjusting and perfectng titles to State Lands in all cases of conflicting claims thereto.- Office in the Main Building of the State House, ad iacent to the Auditors and State Land Agents of fees sept ZZ lo0i.-lV.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29

FILES. NEWSPAPER FILES. Rockwell's Patent 5 as " sorted sizes.
 READY REFERENCE FILES-A valuable article for keeping valuable papers compact and of easy access. BILL FILES-Slide Hook and Straight hecelyed by JNO- F.. REARDON Nov. 24. '57. Rook Stora
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-12-29

Buggies. LUST received lot of Buggies substantially made sb nd good style, which will be sold very low for cash. by J. A. HENRY. Nov. Y, 1857.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-26
just Received and in Store,

A large supply of fAlconol. Campheno, Lard. Sperm
Polar, Neatsloot, and Boiled Oils. Solar Oil, and
Campheno Lamp Wicks. Caudle Wickng, Wax and
Night Tapers, borax, Soda, Castillo Soap, Salad Oil
Cream Tartar, strychnine, Castor Oil, and Wynn
koop's Medicines. Wholesale and reta by
ALBAN, THOMAS 4 CO..
ap7tf Corner } and Sixth streets.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-26

Wills OF SHAKESPEARE, MILTON AND Ma
po,roy The last will and testament OF
these three great men are tied up in one
sheet of foolscap, and may be seen at Doc
tors Common, London. In the will Of the
Bard Of Avon, is an interlineation in his OWL
handwriting: Il give unto my wife my Sec
ond best bed with the furniture 1t is prov
ed by william Buyd, 22d July, 1916. The
will of the Minstrel of Paradise is nuncu-
pative one, taken by his daughter, the great
poe: being blind. The will of Napoleon is
signed in a bold style of writing the codi-
Gil, on the contrary, written shortly before
his death, exhibits the then weak state Of
his body.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-26

EVERY wooden leg that takes the place Of
leg lost in battle, is stump speech against
war.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-26

THE TRINITY WAGON RoAD.-The Trinity
Journal says: On Monday August 10th,
the Board Of Directors met for the purpose Of
letting the contract for building the road,
according to the survey and specifications.
The contract was let to VIM. S. Lowden, for
the sum of nineteen thousand dollars Mr..
Lowden has already commenced work, and
one mile of the road from the crossing on
Trinity river, up Browns mountain. is al-
ready completed. twenty-five men have
been at work for the past two weeks, and
this week Mr. l.. has increased the number
to sixty. The road will be completed from
Trinity river to Weaver creek in about hVe
weeks. The underbrush and timber on the
line Of the road from Grass Valley to the
summit of Trinity mountain has been cut
out and burned, and road is now ready for
grading. The entire work from Weaver to
the Tower House, in Shasta county, will be
finished by the lst Of January, and ready
for travel.