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Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08

most ignominiously for Governor last year, and again constructively this year, and forever put it out of his power to play the traitor again. So with Foote and Clemens, and others we could name. So with Houston one of the most remarkable instances on record. From this public men may learn that their only safety is in obeyiug the will of their constituents, no matter whether it may advance them personally or not. The people are quick to defect the traitor, and once detected, there is no end to the nfamy and degradation to which he is doomed. Let public men remember the fate of Benton and Houston
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
NALiDS REJOIrE

A new era is taking place in the science of medi clne' The time has come when the worst and most aPpallhg cases Of diseases can be cured. New dis coveries being made in the medicinal agents aIn pioyed, as well as in the art of combining and pre- parng them Four years trial has fully established the fact that Dr. Ea>terlys family medicines are the pest and most certain curatives known for the dis cases i1r winch they are recommended Every family should Keep supply hand, and thereby save doe tor oillS and much suffering. Dr. E..sery's Iodine and sarsaparilla Dr. Carter's Cough Basam, Dr.. aI hDII'er'ys Fever and Ague Killer Dr. oopers Fe- i'ie cordial are all meeting with d rapid sale and are universally approved. Over one hundred thou sho dollars of these popular articles have been sold "Ithin the last two years See tn, advertisements in columns. VI ii' III
 They sold by
 Sept. 5, 1857 I'm T. I NcAINoN,r
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
Dled-At Blue SulDhur Snri

Dled-At Blue Sulphur Springs, Va, on Friday night last, CHARLES A. STEUART, of Arkansas, son of the late Col. William Steuart of this city, in the 43d year of his age.- Bak S,m 22d Mt.1
 Departed this life after long and painful illness of Chronic Bronchitis, at his residence Iii Carroll county, Arkansas on the Sth day of August, 1857, JAMES M. JoNEs
 The deceased was native of Tennessee, but emlgrated to this State while quite young, and by hls kindness and goodness had endeared hlmseii to all of his acquaintances. In his death the community has lost one of its most valuable and respected citizens. He has left large family and a numerous circle of friends to mourn his loss, which can never be filled. His body was attended to it's last resting place by the Masonic fraternity (of which body he was worthy member) and large concourse of his relations and friends.
 In Princeton, Dallas county, Ark, on the 2S day of August, 1857, WALTER BLoUNr, the youngest son of George G. and Sarah E. Lea, aged six months and Is days 70. sweet is the thought of that happier clime Where youth is unfadng. where age may not come On. blcst the re-uniun if and our lost
 Meet wonder to dwell in that -hadowless home Meet wonder to walk with those purified ones,
 
 To dwell where is flowing the river of life
 Nor ever grow old-nor grow old"
 In this city, on Friday September 4th, 1857, WILLIE, infant son of John and Margaret Wassell, aged fourteen months.
 This dear little boy, after three. weeks of painful illness, has at last found case and re- pose in our Fathers home where he is oyfully hailed by two sisters and two brothers who have gone before him. Five babes in heaven! To the parents what beacon shining ever from the Land of Light! They and the re- mainng members of the broken band will grievc for the loss of this centre houshold iov, the beloved recipient of caresses which are ever the purest out-gushings of affection, but to the aching heart there is solace-" He doeth all things we'll" E. H.c. Suddenly, on the night of the 31st utimo. at his residence in Germantown, Tennessee THOMAS JOHNSON HOLLAND, esq.,, a native of Loudoun CO.,, Va, and eldest brother of our townsman, Col. c. F. M. Noland.
 '* in every grave yard,
 The little hillocks lie;
 And every hillock represents
 An angel in the sky.n
 On the 4th inst, EMILY, infant daughter of George and Emily Brode.
 This little bud of promise ere it disclosed it's beauty or exhaled its fragrance is nipped by an untimely frost and lies cold and silent in the arms of Death.
 GUntly! She is sleeping: She has breathed her last. Gently ] While you're weeping She to heaven has pascal
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
Seorcy county, Ark, 1857

line to inform you of our prosperous condition. We have had two fine rains here lately. Corn crops look fine and will yield finely. Wheat crops were on the light order or not so good as common. Trade with us is aourishing at pre- sent-we have new county seat now improv- ing and we only are lacking mechanics and tradesmen to render it beautiful country will lage, we have court house and jail under con- tract, and building at present. 50 far as politics is concerned we have nothing here but democracy since tie death of Sam, which took place in November last. l remain yours,
 A CITIZEN
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08

STATE OF ARKANSAS,
 COUNTY MARION ss'
 In the Circuit Court, in Chanccry, in vacation on the 21th day of August, A. D. 1857. Margaret E. Osborn, by herr friend, Jno. Warner
 VS
 John Osborn.
 { nN thiS day came the complainant, by her friend o John Warner, and filed her bill of complaint a aitdaNlt ot the residence in this State of the deieudant the object and prayer of which bill is to ohtaln decree of divorce from the said defendant upon the ground that the said defendant hath with ont any reasonable cause. abandoned and remained a>ent, wlliuily, from the S,d complainant for more than one year last past; it is therefore ordered that the sad deo ndant be notified of the institution and pendency of this shit, by publication of this order in some newspaper published in this State two weeks succeSslNey, the last insertion to be least four weeks before the next term of this court and that unless he shall appear and demur plead or otherwise an swer the sad blll ot complaint, by the second day of the next term of our Circuit Court court to be begun and held at the court house in the county of Marion aforesaid on the third Monday after the fourth Mon day Ill September next A 1857, the said bill will De taken as true and confessed and decree entered thereon accordingly. Witness my hand as such clerk Ill vacation, this August 27th, A. D. 1857. ELI DODSON Clerk by JNo. W. MATHvIN, D. c. A true copy from the record.
 ELI DODSON, Clerk, by JNo. w. MArHvIs, D. c. Sept & lSJT " al &e En
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
LIGHTNING CONsOLATORS.

ENiE subscriber has a supply of these excellent ar K ticlcs now on hand. They are composed entire Y of Gas,, and separate the rod completely from thG building; and glass being non conductor of lightning, when the fluid s attracted to the rod, it aa"t pss down the same into the ground and cannot touch the house.
 The articles can be put on old rods as well as new. They may be had ut S5 per dozen, They should be put feet apart.
 For further particulars address
 SaD 1rp
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NOTICE
NOI E 0S HEpEDV CINTEN Tl.

eS HEREBY GIVEN, That on the Slst day of A July. A. D 1857, letters of administration on the Estate of Hugh Brogan, late of Pulaski county State of Arkansas, granted to the undersigned by the clerk of the Probate Court of said county in vacation All persons having any claims against said estate are hereby required to exhibit the same to me as aClmins tratrX of said estate properly authenticated within year after the date of said letters or they may be precluded from any benefit in the estate and if such claims be not exhibited two years from the date of said letters they shall be forever barred and preclud ed from any benefit in said estate.
 All persons indebted to the said estate are respect fully requested to forward and settle their ac- counts.
 Given under my hand at Little Rock this 22d day of August, A. D. 1851.
 MARY E. BROGAN Admx of
 Sept. 8, 1857. St HUGn BRoGAS dec'd
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
WAS COMMITTED

vVNO the jail in Mount Olive, Izard county Ar-HN
 II kansas, on the 20th day of August 1857 ,H a negro boy who calls himself DICK, and says .N that he belongs to one Dr. Marion Chrisman, who lives Searcy, in White county, Arks.; and says that he left about the sth of August 1s57 Said boy is about 27 years old according to his word]he ls fve feet, four inches hgh-heayy built pounds by admission, and is rather slow spoken. He had on when committed, an old pair of blue cotton pantaloons Alpacca coat, smartly worn low crowned wooden cotton black hat, and an old pair | of boots.
 1 The owner or owners of said boy are hereby re-
 quested to forward, prove him. pay charges and
 take him away or he will be dealt with as the law
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08

ioUNG LADY OvERBoARD.-As the pas-
 's were getting off the Illinois Belle, at
 Fhtral Warehouse wharf boat, on Monday ! young lady in stepping from the Belle
 s wharf-boat, made too short step, and
 led between the two boats into the river.
 fotector, who, we believe, was travelling
 ter, and who was assisting her from one
 Q the other, gaIantly-stood stN and a down at her. One of the deck hands
 aeard the splashing in the water, and the
 lady screaming for help, cried out, "git s. my way" and "casouse" he went into sa'er and rescued the lady. As soon as "a S placed out of danger on the boat, her it ii Saant " rushed to her, and clasping her in asi trace, exclaimed, 70 my dear, you had si n have been drowned" He was so much .6,'a that he left, the darkey says wdout st. ne dime, oreven tankin' me, for jumpin' h. noer arter his gal."--Selma (Ala.) Re
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08

When an ignorant and unlettered woman like Anna Meister, in an enlightended and wealthy city of 6OO,OO0 inhabitants like Phila- delphia where schools and churches abound, can gather round her congregation of dis ci- pes, 1t is not surprising that an imposture like Mormonism should succeed.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08

TIE CAUSE OF IT.-Dr. Staats says that dellrlun tremens Is becoming much more un- manageable than formerly. He attributes this 10 the immense amount of strychninc used in the manufacture of whisky at the present time. By using this poison, dstlors get about fifty per cent. moro liquors from bushel of corn than they did formerly. In Ohio, the use ol strychnine in the manufacture of whisky has become so great that the Legislature, short time since. had to pass law, making the of- fense crlme punishable by two years confine- mcnt in the pcnitentiary
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
 WISH TD SELL.

MI well-improved residence and plantation, TOO 4VA half mile south of Princeton, 400 cleared mostly choice bottom land, with Gin, Mill. etc. Also 4l2 acres with 200 cleared, west of the above; both have fine springs good houses orchards etc. and are the most desirable places in Dallas county. Also my house and lot in Camden, joining store to l. M Brooks and some 300 of good land west of town one mile My intention is to to Little Rock. Sept s, 1857. 4w w. E. WRIGHT. JOHN M. $. CAUSIN, Attorney at Law, Little Reck, Arkansas-will practice in the various Courts at Little Rock, and in the Circuit Courts of Chicot Desha, Arkansas, Jefferson and Phillips counties.
 Office on Markham street, next to post-otice.
 Sept s. 1857. If
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
HOLLOWAY,S OINTMENT.

Safety and certainty. This great external remedy aFes S not suppress inflammation but expels the cause cal cures of salt rheuru, erysipeas. ring worm and othef efuPgve diseases. Sold at the manutactories. NO. oo Maiden Lane, New York, and No. 244Strand. London; and by all druggists, at 25c., 621c, and sl
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
 MaYriel

Married-ln this city on Tuesday even ing, the 1st inst, by Jas. D. Fitzgerald, esq, Mr.FREDRICK kUPERto Miss MARGARET BLANK, both of this city.
 In Ycllvle Ark, on the 18th August, 1857, by the Rev. Mr. Wood, J. c. NJ. HIcks to Mrs. BETTE JEFFERSON, of Yelvillc.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
NOTICE

| $ hereby given to all those who know themselves Il indebted tc the undersigned to please call and settle up their accounts immediately, they will be put in the hands of an officer for collection. My ob- feet in making this call is for the purpose of settling up with my creditors l will still continue to hold forth at my old stand near the steamboat landing will pay the highest cash prices for Hides and Peltres during the ensuing season.
 Sept 6, 1857. tf THOS. BARRETT .& co.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
READ. KEAD---NO uUMKIIG,

X intend changing my business and going into A an entirely different one will sell out my stock of goods at first cost for cash We have well select ed stock on hand, consisting of Dry Goods Hardware Queensware, Boots, shoes Hats etc.
 Sept. B. leJT. D. l.. O'CONNFII.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
NOT I( F..
NER. ]. q. WRIGNr rn.irin., {

TER. J q WRIGHT retiring from our late firm | WI makes it imperative tha; a accounts due me
 should De settled immediately. shall therefore re-
 gard II ns stcial favor if all those indebted to me
 6y note or open account will call and settle without | delay D. L. OCONNFIT.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
NEW AIlRIV

l W HlCll am also selling at cost Ladies Belts of
 w all descriptions, Underslecvcs, Collars, Brass 1 Hoops, Velvet and Moire Antique Dress Trimmings, | Gloves, Linen. etc, etc., all at first cost. 1 Sept. s. lS57. D. L. O'CONNEEI
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
N EW ADV VERTISEMENT<
RUNAWAY

4 AN the 18th August, from the subscri- T 1 Der, on Red River, Bowie county, ESazszA Texas the boy NELS, about twenty -oneVS SYY years of age, black complexion, and very M< large nose; five feet four or five inches kkA1 ih2h' weighs l45 or 50 pounds; broad H N across the shoulders; speaks quick when N o spoken to; reads and writes very we'll and E wll De likely to suppl himself with free papers, pas 5e'' cc. He IS T good fiddler, and great brng He has lived i'll Bonham Texas, several wears. fad on when left, black wool hat, black cloth cont black pants and pair of new shoes. He rode off a black horse nine or ten ears old fifteen and a half hands high ptces well, and is very full of lif1 will give nlty dollars for the apprehension and confinement of sad boy in Jail, so can get him. and fifty dollars for any white man who may have any thing to do with hlhl with sufficient proof to send him to the peni- tenary. Any inf r.n4ti If said boy or h1rs, will be thankfully received.
 WILLIAM C. LANES
 BOStOn. Bowie cnNntY AnU. 22 RI 4S-S,n
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
DISSOLUTION OF CO.pARTNERSHIP

TNllE co-partnership heretofore existing between D. Lo'Connell and J. q. Wright, was dissolved on the lst of Sept. by mutual con-cnt. D. l.. oConncll is chrrgod with the settlement of all business of tho late firm.
 D. L. O'CONNELL, I.it.le kn. *. Sen.. !. ,51 J C WRIHIr -
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08

sS The Cincinnati Gazette states that hogs 'lali as ,en ,e sold In that city, to be delivered N l6n 'ne last two weeks in November, at S7 I,ss pounds net, and that there were more
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
NEW FLOUR.

WYE have just received first rate article of Flour w from wheat, made at Gibbons steam mill. MORROW, BOONE ,& co,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08

sey Who would he Sick from having DlARRHEA, DlSENTERY, or suffer from WEAK NESS or DEBILITY, when you can be cured by taking
 McLEAN's STRENaTnrNNG CORDIAL AND BLOOD
 PUWFIEE4
 Hundreds of certificates could be published to prove that fact, from the most influential persons in the West, but they are entirely unnecessary. One dram IS sufficient to convince the skeptcal of it's cx hilerating. strengthening properties. When taken, its inNgorating influence is felt coucsing through every vein of the body renovaling and acclerating the circulation of the It also neutralizes any BILIOUS matter in the STOMACH and BOWELS strengthens the digestive organs, and healthy sccreons of the Liver and Kidneys This is the req son why it has proved elicacous in curing Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Indigestion. Diarrhea, Bill OuSness, Pain in the Stomach Headache Bad Breath Depression of Spirits Swimming in the Head, Loss of Appetite and Bowel Complaint in children. It will cure any disease of the Kidneys, Womb or Bladder. and Purify the Blood
 One table spoonful taken every morning, is a cer- tain preventive for Cholera Diarrhoa Chills Yel- low Fever. Try it, and you will be convinced it is delicious to take.
 J. II. MCLEAN, Sole proprietor of this Cordial
 Also, MOLEAN's Volcanic Oil Liniment. .sy" Principal Depot, on the corner of Third and Pine streets St. Louis Mo.
 For sale in Little Rock, by J. J. MoALMONT. Aug. 1lth, 1857. 2m
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
SELLING OFF AT COST.

'ANiE undersigned wishes to close out her entire A stock of fine millinery which consists of Bon nets, Dry Goods. Laccs, etc, etc. which she intends selling very low for cash-come and examine for yourselves. MARY E. BROGAN Admx
 Sept. 5, 1857. St of Hugh Brogar, dec'd.
 \ RUDD X CO.,, Wholesale and Retail Gro A' ccrS and General Commission Merchants. Ma lnleon Ark Sept. 5, 1857. ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
NOTICE HEREHY GIVEN

'INlAT will apply to the Probate Court of Pulas- A Ri county at the October term thereof A. D. e57 for an order to sell the Slaves and Real Estate belonging to the estate of John J. Rankins deceased or so much thereof will be sufficient to pay the debts exhibited and allowed against the same.
 JOHN GREENHOUSE, Admr., sept 5, 1897. 4w of John J. Rankins, decd. T.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
Notice to the Tender Footed,
BILL FOR DIVORCE.

, SIDES first rate upper Leather, just received \ ~ from : Harris Tan Yard" and for sale by Sept. $, lS27. MCPHERSON X OVERTON.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
But yesterday, his name might Have stood against the world: Now lies he there, and none So poor As to do him reveran.a,,

Listen to his mad and incoherent rawlings. as naane1a potu fires his brain? Already does he appear as if in the clutches of the evil one. It seems,
 '' As if a Legion fend his soul possessed
 And whole hell were worrying ln his breast.n
 In short time he will fill the drunkard's grave. Derium tremens cen now claims its victim. Fen now, palsy, the sure precursor of approaching dissolution shakes his attenuat ed frame. Soon! soon! will he fill that sta- tion in the realms of unspeakabe woe, which he has long been seeking. Already is "the lowermost he'll in motion to congratulate his arrlval"-while he, having enlisted in the ser vice of the devil, snatching the black banner of intemperance with suicidal madness leads the van in that grand but awful march of the doomed and damned spirits, who are de- stined to take up their abode in the regions of eternal despair.
 ORION PosT OFFICE,
 Ash'ey county, August 18th, 1857.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
Redeeming of Forfeited Lands
Have Timber Deadened
Find Purchasers


 for either the plantations or wild lands of those who desire 70 sell.
 Much fine land in this State has been reserved from sale Tor the last five years having been reported as swamp and overtiowed. and which by an act of the last Congress Was confirmed to the State. The lists o1 these lands contain great deal that has become valuable since Its rcSeryatlon and the above frm rom ther eNpcncnce as practical surveyors one of whom has been engaged in the Public Surveys of this State for many years and the other in Railroad and | swamp Land Engineering, having thus gained an extensive knowledge of lands throughout the Sate VIII De prepared to locate for parties when this Confirmation of Swamp Land Is offered for sale, subject to entrv either for stipulated share of the land or commission upon the money invested. Persons hunting homes in Arkansas will find at ther oice plats of unimproycd land or farms with full descriptions of their Improvements quality, To- cahty' etc, so that they be at once directed to cheap and suitable places. Will buy and sell Land Warrants or locate them for holders. Aag business in the above line will be promptly attended to. Oihce Tn Adams buildings. on the corner of Main and Markham streets, Little Rock, Ark. REFERENcE.--IIon. Robt. w Johnson. Hon. Geo. '. atkins, Gen. Wm. F. Ashley I. w. McCon- Rock
 Hon. Edw. Cross, Hampstead county Danl r.. Williams. esq. Washington, Ark. Mm. Byers, esq, Batesve. Ark Titus x Co.,, Memphis. Tenn. The Registers Receivers and State Land Aoents at | BatesVllle, Little Rock and Washington
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
TO OUR PATRONS

IO OUK PATRONS.
 We would call your especial attention to M'LEAN's VOLCANIC OIL LINIMENT, knowing it to be the best Lniment ever offered to the afflicted.
 To Parents and Guardians. Every family should keep supply of McLean's Volcanic Oil Liniment always at hand because chil- dren momentarily liable to injuries and accidents and by the immediate application of this Linment, hours and even years of suffering be saved Then guardians delay not, but obtain supply of this val uabe Lniment. One twenty five cent bottle will do to convince you of it's utility than all the ad- vertisements ill the world
 To the Poor.
 To those that suffering with Rheumatism, Bruises, Sprains, Ulcers, Burns, Tumors, Chronic Sore Eyes and sores of every kind; swelling intla- matory contractons of the Sinews or Muscles: Par alasis, any local diseases or Pains and have not the means to purchase this Lnnent, you are invited to call at the agents, and get supply free of charge that you may also REJOICE that the true remedy is discovered that will give you relief
 .sy Purchasers, ask for and take none other but Mclean's Volcanic Oil Lnment. and you will get a Lniment that will cure all the diseases for which it is recommended.
 .4y- For sale ny the proprietor, corner of Third and Pine sts. St. Louis, Mo.
 For sale by J. J. MoALMONT. SaDt 1S57
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08
MOORE x HUCHES

MOORE & HUGHES LIZ AVE associated themselves for the transaction \ cf
 General Land Agency Business in the State of Arkansas They will Pay Taxes on Lands, attend to the
 Redeeming of Forfeited Lands. They will make personal examinations and surveys ot land and report to parties the character of the soil timber quantity of arabic land upon any par ucular tract and any desirable information in regard thereto and III eases where owners wish to bring their land into market, they will contract to Have Timber Deadened
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08

penury and want. His wife, who was con. sidered as |" one of earth's least earthly daugh. ters," and whom he had solemnly sworn to cherish and protect broken-hearted fills an early grave. His children, where are they? Ills daughters who were once as lovely as the Braces, and who might have challenged the world for beauty and for accomplishments, have rom the want of proper protection and support rom the author of their existence become the pale and emaciated inmates of the poor house. His sons, who bid fair to become bright and snlning ornaments in society, and who with the proper culture might have taken their stations among the glorious stars who from time to time have studded and adorned the world, from the horrld example set them by their father. be- came miserable and degraded outcas,s from so. clety. They have mixed with the tide of po- pulatlJn, and all traces of that once happy fa- mlly would now be extinct, were it not for the drunkard himself; the guilty author of all this woe and misery.
 See him now as he reclines on wonder post while like Etna or Vesuvius in one of their eruptlons, he disgorges the fiery contents of his stomach. An! see, he is now prostrate on hi. mother earth. The hog has at length return- ed to its wallow. See him now as the gay and busy crowd pass him by, unheeded, unroticed! It is as
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-08

We would call your especial attention to M'LEAN VOLCANIC OH LINIMENT, knowing it to be the be Liniment ever offered to the afflicted