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Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20
PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR.
 S2OO Reward

WHEREAS, It has been made known to me that " on the 26th day of September, 1857. Daniel uelterbrand. charged with the murder of NJ. s. r. Hancock, on the 4th of July last. near Powbatan m lawrence county Arkansas, escaped from the iai or sald county and Is now running at large
 Now THEREFORE, l, ELIAS N. CONWAY. Go- vernor of the State of Arkansas by virtue of the an tnorty Ill me vested by law, do hereby offer reward of two hundred dollars, to any one who will arrest the said Eelerbrand and deliver him to the shelI oI Lawrence county, Arkansas so that justice
 4 In testimony whereof, have hereunto signed my name, and caused the seal of the State h. s of Arkansas to be affixed at Little Rock. this
 10th day of October ls57 v VT
 4' ELIAS N. CONWAY By the Governor: TfN Tt- HIM
 D. B. GREER, Secretary of State,
 By JAMES A. HuTcHINes, Deputy Secretary. DEsoRIrTIoN. Daniel Helterbrand is about 40 wears o'd-near , feet hieh-weighs about lsO lbs-has large black hair and heavy black wb;sker h,,. and dark skin. Oct. IA Is57 s., !. K \ M
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20
NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS.

NEW bh <h4N '" t4' HIN >'ooDSs SINGLE and double mill steel mix'd Cassimere; 0 Plain and Plaid. drab and brown Cassimere; Steel mixed Grey Satinetts; Drab. Plaid and Plain Cassimere, for Boys; Dark Check Cassmere for Boys; Bl own and Blue Kentucky Jeans; White. Scarlet and Red Flannels, assorted; Rich Plaid and Plain Lnseys; Scarlet. Blue. Green and Pink, all wool, Delaines; Gala and Tartan Plads; A rich French Prints latest styles; Bue and Fancy Prints; Black Alplca assorted: SDper Black Silk Nainsook and Swiss Muslins; lo- f, l2-4 W White Marsees Quilts; 6il k and Linen Pocket Handkerchiets; Mss Fancy Woolicn Hose: LAdias black Lambs Wool Hose; Mems Cashmere Buck Tan Gloves;
 '' Woolen Comforters; *'' Merino Shirts; Grey, Blue, Mix'd and White Woollen Yarn; BTight colered assorted Woollen Yarn for Chidrens
 Hose; Ex. size Crib Blankets E" 9-4 I0-4 Bed Blankets; Blue Green and Scarlet Blankets Gold Saddle Blankets: Tickings. Checks and Plai1s.
 Together with variety of other articles. received from New York this day. and for sale very low, by
 RAPLEY. HANGER & co.
 Sent DO 1s:-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20
BOYS CLOTHING.

HAVING devoted particular attention to this
 branch, l am now prepared to exhibit arger and finer stock of Boys Clothing than ever before brought to the place They consist in part of Rag I,ls rroIRs, Sacks, Dress and Over Coats Jackets Pants and Vests of all sorts. Also White Linen R" som s4 Shris Socks, Boots and Shoes Call soon at the Clothing Store. Main street next door above Jo' e nut M 5 store. A. POLLOCK
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20
NEW CITY BOOK BIsDERy.

Nil kinds Of Book Binding.
 Having employed one of the very best worknen the country affords, he is prepared to meet the many wants of hiS friends in this line and will con- tract o put together without delay books to last AS well as look well, in French or English Calf, Turkey Morocco. Lawsheep, Library Style. flain and Fancy Gilt, durably beauttfu2ly and cbedP % half calf and half morocco.
 Magazines neatly bound and music on an i'm. proved plan with Patent Elastic Spring oontraets for binding works in process of pubica- uoh el her m plain or fancy style can be made on terms as lar as in any other city and be as well exc Orders rom any part of the State will meet with prompt attention and books required to be sent by mall, carefully wrapped So as to go without injury over the worst roads.
 JOHN E. REARDON, Bookseller.
 next door to the Dawson Ionse Little Rock Oct. g. 1857 52 if
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20
SOUTHERN CLOTHING STORE

\ HE Proprietor takes pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Little Rock and vicinity. thai he mas returned from the Eastern cities and has onened hls extensive stock of Fall and Winter CIothi,.a and Gents Furnishing Goods. Boots ShneSs Hats. etc.. which will be sold lower than at snr, other house ia the State ' "n! My Clothing is made up in the lates+ s+, , ;. the best workmanship which would inviia be ,l lic to call in and examine for themselves ot tb I1 stahd on Man street, next door above A I Utt, store. My stock comprises ''
 OvercOats.
 Frocks: Sacks Bangups, Raglans latest stv,o> os ha5 5'I ai otnef sorts made of best black and bue 3road Cloth Beaver, Pilot Moddell. Hair Raar.I;n ie'eiShaih' and many other-qualities
 Dress Coats.
 Fine Trench Broad Cloth Frock and Dross Coa+s nagiahs, Sacks. etc., etc. Also very arge tol. of Business, Walking and Working Coatswmade of all materials nl"oe oi all of all the latest patterns black and fancy Cassi.. ;nCr i all slyies. Also Cloth and CaSsinett Work
 Ill i"o' all sorts that You may call for.
 Vests.
 Black Lyons Satin Silk. Maventi.k RIao,- o,1 fancy Slik Plush and Velvet Cotton PIush and VI NeV, Sl"tn Casslmere. Cassnett with a general stock o1 other Kinds, all of which will be sold at the lowest Also good stock of Cloth f,ass; , Cassine;t. anu The Gents Furnishing Department is filed with a ,aree "a stock Of White and Fancy Linen Shirts. M:leiIs Shrts (latest stvle), Calico Cbeoue and Hckory shirts, and all other sorts to be called fr Also cndershirts and Drawers. Wool Cotton ana Flannel etc. Also Mutficrs Scarfs etc suitable Tor the winter season. A large stock of Collars liandkerchiefs. Neck Ties Socks and all other art; cIes generally kept in this line
 Boots and Shoes
 ~ A large stock of fine Calf Skin Boots. Shoes and Gaters-alSo heavy Boots, Brogans etc. etc. very cheap. 7 0-N'' e'N'' '0i!
 Hats and Caps.
 A large variety of all sorts suitable for the season very large variety of Gloves from T heavy Rurl . skin to the finest Cassimere and Kid suitable f,r winter season. ~ ''"''o ioi
 Trunks and Carpet Bags ., Also Watches. Jewelry, Pocket Knives Pistols D0Wie hiVes- Coat Links. etc.. eic all of which will be sold cheap for cash Nii "ould call particular attention to my stock of
 Boys Clothing.
 beihg entirely in the Clothing and Cents Furnisb lng Iods business, will be u5le and aDted to sell Rock. ii'"S' !" l-iIte thankful for the large custum I have received rom generous public. hope to be favored with the same in future will spare no pains to please all I NO Trouble t0 sh0to G0dsn
 P,pfts" A pOf IoCT i21',g W. Gfo ."'4f N. B.-Country Merchants will find it to their ad vantage to call in and examine my larpe stock as Wlil supply them with Goods at Eastern prices add ing freight and carriage September 29 1857
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20
.s All the World and the rest of Man. kind is taking MLEAN'S CELEBRATED STRENGTHENING
 CORDIAL AND BLOOD PURIFIER

.sy All the World and the rest of Man- kind is taking
 MLEAN's CELEBRATED STRENGTHENING
 CORDIAL AND BLOOD PURIFIER, because it is the only true remedy to purify he Blood thoroughly, and the same time strengthen and in vigorate the whole organization. When taken, its nvlgoratlng influence is felt almost instantly. ing through every vein of the body. renovating and accelerating the circulation of the Blood It also neutraliZeS any Bilious matter in the Stomach or Bowels, and strengthens the digestive organs This Is the reason why II has proved etcacious in curing Diarrhea, Dysentery, Bowel Complaint Pain in the Stomach etc It has cured many that were for years afflicted with Chronic Diarrhea.
 McLean's Strengthening Cordial is certain remedy for Weakness Faintness or De- biiitv, Sick Stomach, Biliousness, Headache, Bad Breath, Dizziness Dyspepsia, Sour Stomach or any disease of the kidneys. womb or bladder It will re- store the feeble. sicky pale and emaciatel to health and strength There is no mistake about tive can refer to thousands to prove that fact.
 One table spoonful taken every morning. fasting iS certain preventive for Cholera, Chils and Fever Yellow Fever. or any prevalent disease
 J. II MCLEAN, Sole proprietor of this Cordial Also. MoLEAN's Volcanic Oil Lnment.
 .aS Principal Depot. on the corner of Third and Pine streets, St. Louis. Mo-
 For sale in Little Rock, by J. J. MoALMONT. Oct. 18th, 1857. 2m.
 .9z- Over Two Thousand Different Per. sons in this city, who afflicted with Rheumatism during the last two months have been cured by the of M Leans Volcanic oil Liniment It iS truly celebrated remedy and it has done more o alleviate human suffering than any medicine ever discovered: One application will relieve the most violent pain.
 few applications will cure bruise or sprain.
 Two bottles will cleanse purify and heal the most severe burn or scald without scarn For chapred hands chilblains. sores or eruptions on the skin it is the only true remedy.
 Two applications will make tn. skin soft, white and smooth an infants.
 Every family should have supply constantly on hand for use in time of need.
 For Horses and other Animals. McLean's celebrated Eminent is far superior to any remedy for the of amenesS bruises cuts old sores sweeney, scratches gals, swellings sprans etc
 ,fy~ For sale ly the proprietor, corner of Third and Pine sts., St. Louis, Mo. For sale by J. J. MoALMONT
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20
SEQ REWARD.

SEQ REWARD.
 }: = ]. z ! ' N 3 Ar ' EFT my place in May last, the neoro 3nA IL man Jim for his delivery to me | 0WY will pay Two Hundred Dollars or | will EAN pay liberal reward for any information kN& to the said negro's whereabouts. ~ DESCRIPTION.
 D Said negro Jim, is black about 27 years Z old. feet [ or inches high and will weigh about ITO pounds, high cheek bones and rather down look, has the top of his head and also the right side of his neck. caused by scald
 EDW. c. NORTON
 CunanainS, -4rkansds county, Ark & Oct 6. 1857. Ct
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20
PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR.
 Sf00 Reward.

SiO0 Reward.
 W HEREAS, It has been represented to me that w on the night of the 26th September 1857 W. U. J. Thu npseD. charged with the murder of Ea- son m Clark county, and X. F. Hughes. charged ~lth negro and horse stealing. broke jail at Camden III Vuachlta county, Arkansas, and fled from justice and are still at large
 :, Now, therefore. l, ELIAS N. CONWAY, Governor of ne state o Arkansas, by virtue of the authority in iae vested by law, do hereby offer reward of two mI"u,ea dollars for each one of said fugitiyes. o sali De arrested and delivered to the Sheriff of ouacila county, in this State in order that iustice may be had and executed '' J"''ieo
 In Testimony Whereof I have here r. i.o signed my name and caused the lA' S'J seal oi the State of Arkansas to be afiy-
 ca, ae Little Rock. on this 5th day of October A. D. 1857.
 DAVID B. CHEER, .Sec'y Qf .state.
 By JAMES A HuToH1Nas Description.-W. c. I. Thonnsogg so 9'oe or sk yesrs old, feet or 10 inches high dark co,,lo, ion. black hair and whiskers-square bu;l,Nrach, l60 or ITO pounds. "eigh' A. P. Hughes 2l r22 years old feet 5 or sinobes high weight l30 or l40 pounds; light comnIevion sandy hair grey eyes, round shouldered, and walks little pigeon toed."
 Oct. e, 1857. 52--Sw. The z Arkansas Traveller {" Hempstead Demo crat,n and South Stamp" will each publish two weeks and send their accounts to Executive office for pa, ment. at
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20
OT'IGE.

YNIE undersigned has lost by mail the following 1 Land Warrants, viz:
 Land Warrant No. 7S,s3l in the name of Joseph B. Ray, bearing date 2d day of July 1856, for l2o aefes.
 Land Warrant No. A ,279, in the name of Nancy A. Routon, bearing date 10th day of December, ls56
 Also, Land Warrant No. s9,93l bearing date 23d aay oi January, 1857 flor l20 acres, in the name of hoDert Adams. D. C. WILLIAMS.
 Oct. 6, 57. 3w Yellvile. Marion co.. Ark
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20
COTTON FIFTEEN CENTS.

TV-N IT T LFlN CTNTN.
 N wish toengage several thousand bales of Cot ton and will pay l211 to l5 cents for mddlinc Q iu'Iy fair cotton, delivered in New Orleans to oakey flaw kins & Co.,, or to any other Cotton Fac l0rs or Tn the city, by the 2oth of December l857- nose dlSPosei to engage at the above prices will named and inform Us to what Commission Mer- chants they will ship, and the probable amount be- fore shipping. D. R. HAWKINS tS co
 New Orleans, Sept l5, 1857 3m
 Napoleon, Helena Pine Bluff. Washincton and Camden Ark. papers please copy two months and ,eId DlI t0 us for naVment. h. k IL 4 70
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20
TERMS OF ADvgRTIsING.
in R M A R X

Dur facilities for doing all descriptions of Job Work
 be surpassed by printing establishment the country Eve have procured, at of sixteen hundred dol
 of Isaac Adams mammoth printing machines which nbes to do book and pamphlet work in superior style "a a very low prices.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20
THE STAFF OF LIFE.
A JACK FOR SALE

HAV E line Young Jack. which I will MnIel 'ow at for s.;. cash; or will take Horses or years old last spring. of fine form and size. with pedigree not surpassed by any in the State Apply to
 r;.;nab. oo DR. S. YOUNG, the Clinton road 0ct ,5r e1 hoai
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20

he above stock of Clothing is of the very latest style and cut. '''N'' Gentlemen call and clothe yonrselvcs which vor can do for less money than at any other house in inc otale. A. J. HUTr, Main street.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20

BofS AND CHILDRENS, CLOTHINC:-
 AM M hA ,s Fine, made to order, and for sale at |, Also Receiving large lot of Winter Goods. Oct 6, '57. L. M FlIKfNS e TS
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20
NEW ET.OlJR.

1S BARRELS Talbot's city mills superfne Flour, u eJ superior article for family use, received per steamer Arkansas. anu for sale by
 ss RAPLEY, HANGER 6 CO, ,..1 Oct. IS, 1851. Lower Steamboat Landing.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20
DRY AND WOOL GOODS.

ID ED direct from New York, Sattinetts all E. wood rweeds. Jeans, Plaid anu solid coo.e Lh.seys. Merino p'ails, Plaid w Wool Shawls. Plain casoimele ShaNls. helyy Wool and Ca9simere Gloves: Bhcz Gloves and siauutla,s. Ladies' black Lama
 Hose Childr-nS Striped and f4ny Wool Hose, Gents Mevino Shirts: Mem. ieayy Wool Over shirts; Red, 3rcy. B ue and ~ hite Blankets; black Al lpaca Me rip ues, DeLaines all color Fannets, Carpet Bags. Prints ass 1r,ed Brown and Bleached Domestic, l04 fe. And for sale at the Cash Store, by
 1.itte Rock Sept. Z9. 1857. NJ. OSBORN
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20
A Resolution relating to the Compensation of the
 Chaplains of Congress

Be enacted by tte Senate and House Qt Represen- tatices c the Jited Sates 0 Anqeaica iq CuGess ns senbd That the chapains of the two Houses of Con- greSs, be paid the last day of each month during the regular sessions of Congress- at the rate of s750 per annnm, beginning with the present Congress and at the end of each regular session. they shall be pad the residue of said annual salary
 APPROVED. March 8 IS5T
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20
RESOLUTIONS

Resolution granting further Time to the Creditors of Texas to present their Claims and for other Pur poses -l-s Resotref by the Senate and H,use or 0 the lnated ates 9 Ame,Sca sn CSaoyess osseDabled That the time fixed by law within which the creditors of the late Republic of Texas may file their claims a the Treasury Department, be and the same s hereby extended to the lst day of January ls5S and that SO much of joint resolution extending the time for the creditors of Texas to present their caims ap- proved August 1856, as authorizes and requires the Secretary of the Treasury distribute and pay the residue of the S,750 000 pro rata amongst thos ere dtors who have filed their releases, be and the same is hereby repealed.
 APPROVED, December 26, 1856.
 Resolution Accepting the Portrait of John Hamp- den, presented to Congress by John McGregor. Resclred by the Senate aud House Q Representatres of the Tnited States g 4nnersca Cn0ress nsse,,bad That the portrait of John Hampden presented to Con gress by John McGregor be accepted: and tbe Jo;nt Committee the Library of Congress he and tbev hereby directed to cause the same to be propery framed, and placed in the Executive Mansion. APPROVED, January IS, 1857.
 kesoiaton respecting the Distribution of certain Public Documents, esllred by the Senate and H5nse of Representatires tae taated Ndtes o -4nse,sca ia Gnuqress assembled That the ten copies of the journals and other docu
 fgsaA
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20
Resolution to prevent the Counterfeiting of the Coins of the United States

Res0lred by e Senate aud H,1se 0t ReDyesentatires o the United States of Aeica ie C6aqyess asse,abled That the Secretary of the Treasury be authorized to cause inquiry to be made by two competent commits soners into processes and means claimed have been discovered by J. T. Barclay for preventing the abra- counterfetng and deterioration of the coins of the United States and to report the results of the said enquiry to Congress at its session with his opin- ion to the probable value of the alleged dscoveres and the of E. 800, of any money in the rea- sury not otherwise appropriated hereby appropriat- ed for that purpose.
 APPROVED, February 26, 1857.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20
MORNING, OCTOBER 20. 1857.
Infants Embroidered Dresses.
HATS.

SACK Dresses, talmas, aprons, also an assortment O of ladies head-dresses and breakfast cap,.
 Oct. 6th, 1857. MRS JONES
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20
A Resolution concerning Wolf Island

ofte Unitd StateS 4f Anserica a Cngress assembled That the United States hereby disclaims all title to any and all lands on " Wolf fslandn in the Mssis- sppi River: Prorided. That nothing herein contained shall be construed asin any affecting the ques ton of jurisdiction said Island as between the States of Kentucky and Missouri.
 APPROVED March & 1887
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20
BY AUTHORITY. ruDiic Acts of the rhirty.Fourth Congress of the United States

Passed at e Mtrd sess5on sclia aoas begun and Aoz
 den at Me City of Washington, iu the Distria o, CoSansbla, o@ Honday tse secoad dqu of Deeenpber ls96 a"d ended Zaesday Me Mt,d ddy of .Narch
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20
Mems and Rnys, Cinfhins.

LUST received direct from New York, Mems and J Boys Clothing for the Fall and Winter. good assortment of good styles. Come along and be clothtd at the Cash Store, by
 ittle Rnek Sent 70 'hT NJ OSBORN.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20
Fall and Winter Fashions of Millinery.

MRs. JONES having arrived Nw>.zn MI with an elegant stock of Fall {TE. EN and Winter Millinery, is now WSrrSNhsT ready to offer to the ladies Bon issltssx istss Ses.I nets, Flowers and Ribbons. which VI XHnT Sy are unsurpassed instyle beauty and s:E elegance. Thankful for the lb- = eral patronage heretofore bestowed, 1a@ and hopes for continuance of ,tbe same. MPS JONES Little Rock, Oct. sth, 1857.
 Embroidery! EmbrOidery!!
 ADlES collars, undersleeyes, valinca edging and x inserting, etc, etc. MRS. JONES. Oct. 9th, 1857.
 Fancy Dress Goods. k'LOUNCED Robes, fancy dress silks of all styles, l fancy d'lanes all wool. MRS. JONNS.
 French COrsets.
 UST received general assortment of corsets and J French bodies. MRS. JONES. Oct. 9th. lS57
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20
New Goods in Mark n
Bonnets. Eocue,s nonn,

CSI opening, large and complete assortment of Fall ana winter Fancy Dry Goods, at
 oet. i9, o'. HENRY'S
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20
APPROVED, March 8, 1857.

AN ACT to increase the Pay of the Cadets at the
 West Point Academy. Re it enacted, etc, That the pay of the cadets at the Military Academy at West Point shall hereafter be S30 per mouth.
 2 That this act shall take effect from and after the passage thereof
 APPROVED, March 3, 1857.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20
Resolution relative to Sections sixteen and thirty six, in the Territories of Minnesota, Kansas, and Nebraska.

A Resolution relative to Sections sixteen and thirty
 six, in the Territories of Minnesota Kansas, and
 Nebraska.
 Reso1Ued by the Senate and House of Representatives f the United States Qf 4mericG ts C1nqreSs assembled That where any settlements by the erection of dwell ling house, or the cultivation of any portion of the land shall have been shall be made upon the six teenth or thirtysixth section (which sections have been reserved by law for the purpose of being applied to the support of schools in the Territories of Mnne sota, Kansas, and Nebraska and in the States and Territories hereafter to be erected out of the same be- fore the said sections shall have been or shall be sur veyed; or when such sections have been or may be selected occupied town stes under and by virtue ot the act of Congress approved 23d of May S44 or reserved for public before the survey then other lands shall be selected by the proper authorities in lieu thereof agreeaby to the provisions of the act of Congress approved 20th May. 1e26 entitled An act to appropriate lands for the support of schools in cer- tain townships and fractional townships not before provided for" And if such settler can bring himself herself within the provisions of the act of 4th of September S4, or the occupants of the town site be enabled to show compliance with the provisions of the law of 2Sd of May ls44 then the right of prefer granted by the said in the purchase of such portions of the sixteenth thirtysixth sections so settled and occupied shall be in them respectively as if such sections had not been previously reserved for school purposes.
 APPROVED, March 5, lS57
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20

Resolution to provide for ascertaningthe relative
 Value of the Coinage of the United States and Great
 Britain, and the fixing the relative Value of the
 Unitary Coins ofthe two Countries.
 Resolred by Me Senate and Huse ?f ReDreseatatices G Me Gnded States 2? 4iaerfca an Compress assembled That the Secretary of the Treasury be and he is hereby authorized and directed to appoint some suitable per agent or commissioner confer with the proper functonaries in Great Britain in relation to some plan or lans of so mutually arranging, on the decimal basis the coinage of the two countries as that the re- spective units shall be thereafter easily and exactly cOmmensurable. and to embody the result of such conference in statement and report to be laid before Congress early practicable and that the eompen- saion of said agent commissioner shall not exceed S5,Oo0 in full for his services and expenses.
 APPROVED, February 26, 1857.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20
Jolnt Resolution for the Presentation of Medals to Dr.
 Kane. his Otficers andANan

Resoleed by the Senate and House 0f ReDresentatices 9 the United States t Anersa in G1a7ress assena5ied That the Secretary of the Navy shall cause to be struck and presented to Dr. Kane his officers and men, respectively, such appropriate medals as in the udg timation in which Congress hold their respectiye merits and services.
 APPRnvEn Mnrch
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20
PRIVATE BOARDING.

THE undersigned (formerly Proprietor of the Hotel at Rockport.) having leased and furnished the brlck house, corner of Cumberland and Elm streets IS now prepared to accommodate limited number of boarders who wish apartments, and all who may de- sire Day Boarding.
 His TABLE will be furnished with every variety the markets afford, and pains spared to render comfortable those who may stay at his House.
 oct l3 1857. tf. SAMUEL BENDER.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20

FRANKLIN PIERCE, President. JESSE D. BRraur President of the Senate pro tensDoae till January Q, le2', ana JAMES M. MASON from that time til the close of the Session. NATHANIEL p R.rs Jun, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-20

AN ACT providing for the Construction of Military
 Road between Fort Steacoom and Bellingham Bay.
 in the Territory of Washington
 Be it enacted etc, That the of sS5 900 be and the same is hereby appropriated, out of any moneys in the treasury not otherwise appropriated for the purpose of contracting military road between Fort Steiacoom and Bellingham Bay in the Territory of Washngton the said road to be constructed under tne olee'loii oi the secretary of War; pursuant to contracts to be made by him.
 APPROVED, March 3, lS57